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Paralegal Technology Program Admissions The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks, and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.
Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics, and computer utilization. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations. Paralegal Technology: Approved by the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610; Telephone: (312) 988-5000; Website: http://www.abanet.org. Qualified Paralegal Education program through the North Carolina State Bar, 208 Fayetteville Street-PO Box 25908, Raleigh, NC 27611-5908; Telephone: (919)828-4620; Website: http://www.nccertifiedparalegal.org. Note: In order to be awarded a degree from CCC in Paralegal Technology, a student must complete at least 25 percent of required "LEX" courses at CCC. For more information on the program, click here. A student who wishes to be accepted into the Paralegal Technology Program, they must meet the following requirements:
Page Last Modified:September-07-2012
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