Paralegal Technology – Legal Assistant
Certificate
What You’ll Learn
Learning to become a paralegal at Forsyth Tech involves a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes practical skills and legal knowledge. The program accommodates the needs of all students and experienced faculty provide real-world knowledge and experiences for students to learn from. Small class sizes provide individualized attention, and expert instructors guide students through the program. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to enter the workforce as paralegals, with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the legal field.
Outcomes
- Research
- Writing
- Communication
- Documentation
- Ethics
- Analysis
- Administration
- Procedure
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
LEX 110: Intro to Paralegal Study
Credit Hours: 2
LEX 130: Civil Injuries
Credit Hours: 3
LEX 240: Family Law
Credit Hours: 3
LEX 280: Ethics & Professionalism
Credit Hours: 2
OST 130: Comprehensive Keyboarding
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
ACredit Hours: 3
OST 137: Office Applications I
Credit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Corporate paralegal
- Estate planning and probate paralegal
- Family law paralegal
- Government paralegal
- Intellectual property paralegal
- Paralegal assistant
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103