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program overview
paralegal technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
* most courses can be completed online.
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.
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.
spring application deadline is jan 05
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5320.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus
credit hours
70
program stats
average salary
$45,760
average class size
16
estimated completion time
20-24 months
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| acc-115 | college accounting | 4 |
| cis-110 | introduction to computers | 3 |
| com-231 | public speaking | 3 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| eng-112 | writing and research in the disciplines | 3 |
| lex-121 | legal research/writing ii | 3 |
| lex-141 | civil litigation ii | 3 |
| lex-180 | Case Analysis & Reasoning | 2 |
| lex-220 | corporate law | 2 |
| lex-240 | family law | 3 |
| lex-260 | bankruptcy and collections | 3 |
| lex-285 | workers' compensation law | 2 |
| lex-287 | cla review seminar | 2 |
| mat-110 | mathematical measurement and literacy | 3 |
| wbl-110 | world of work | 1 |
| wbl-111 | work-based learning i | 1 |
“what i love most about the paralegal technology program is that many of my instructors are practicing lawyers so they bring real world experience into the classroom. i recently decided i didn’t want another job, i wanted a career and i saw durham tech as a vehicle to a better life.”
—theresa holmes