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Program Overview

Program Contact

Rhonda Bagshawe 

Director of Paralegal Technology

Phone: (252) 222-6230

Email: [email protected]

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform routine legal tasks and assist with substantive legal work under the supervision of attorneys. Although paralegals may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law, they provide important legal research, writing, and office management skills to their employers. Carteret Community College offers one of only seven Paralegal Technology programs in North Carolina approved by the American Bar Association.  The program is also qualified by the North Carolina State Bar.

Course work in Paralegal Technology provides students 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. Core legal classes are offered in synchronous online format, allowing face-to-face instruction and student interaction from any location. Additional required courses include English, mathematics, and computer.

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.

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Paralegal Technology

Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACA-122College Transfer Success1
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
Sub-Total Credits15

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
CJC-120Interviews/Interrogations2
LEX-240Family Law3
SOC-210Introduction to Sociology3
Sub-Total Credits14

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CIS-110Introduction to Computers3
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
Sub-Total Credits7

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
COM-120 or COM-231Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking
Choose one: COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; COM-231: Public Speaking
3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
POL-120American Government3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
CJC-231Constitutional Law3
MAT-110 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra
Choose one: MAT-110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy; MAT-143: Quantitative Literacy; MAT-152: Statistical Methods I; MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra
4
Sub-Total Credits18

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CJC-131Criminal Law3
HUM-115 or HUM-120Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies
Choose one: HUM-115: Critical Thinking; HUM-120: Cultural Studies
3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
Sub-Total Credits13

Paralegal Elective

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
Sub-Total Credits14

Total Credits: 81 credits

Degree Completion Plan

Paralegal Technology (A25380)

Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACA-122College Transfer Success1
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
Sub-Total Credits15

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-211Real Property II3
POL-120American Government3
SOC-210Introduction to Sociology3
Sub-Total Credits15

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CIS-110Introduction to Computers3
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
Sub-Total Credits7

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
COM-231 or ENG-114Public Speaking or Professional Research & Reporting
Choose one: COM-231: Public Speaking; ENG-114: Professional Research & Reporting
3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-240Family Law3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
CJC-231Constitutional Law3
MAT-110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy3
Sub-Total Credits18

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120 or OST-184Principles of Financial Accounting or Records Management
Choose one: ACC-120: Principles of Financial Accounting; OST-184: Records Management
4
CJC-131Criminal Law3
HUM-115 or HUM-120Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies
Choose one: HUM-115: Critical Thinking; HUM-120: Cultural Studies
3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
Sub-Total Credits13-14

Total Credits: 69 credits

Degree Completion Plan

Paralegal Technology - Diploma

Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
Sub-Total Credits17

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-240Family Law3
MAT-110 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra
Choose one: MAT-110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy; MAT-143: Quantitative Literacy; MAT-152: Statistical Methods I; MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra
4
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
CJC-131Criminal Law3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
Sub-Total Credits14

Paralegal Elective

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
CJC-131Criminal Law3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
Sub-Total Credits22

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
Sub-Total Credits4

Total Credits: 57 credits

Degree Completion Plan

Paralegal Technology (D25380) - Diploma

Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
Sub-Total Credits17

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-211Real Property II3
MAT-110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy3
ACC-120 or CJC-131 or OST-136 or OST-184Principles of Financial Accounting or Criminal Law or Word Processing or Records Management
Choose one: ACC-120: Principles of Financial Accounting; CJC-131: Criminal Law; OST-136: Word Processing; OST-184: Records Management
4
Sub-Total Credits15-16

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
Sub-Total Credits4

Total Credits: 37 credits

Degree Completion Plan

Available Classes

Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.

Degree Completion Plan

Accreditation

The Paralegal Technology program at Carteret Community College is approved by the American Bar Association.

Paralegal Technology Approved by the American Bar Association 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Telephone: (312) 988-5000 Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/

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.gov
Degree Completion Plan

Program Overview

Program Contact

Rhonda Bagshawe 

Director of Paralegal Technology

Phone: (252) 222-6230

Email: [email protected]

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform routine legal tasks and assist with substantive legal work under the supervision of attorneys. Although paralegals may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law, they provide important legal research, writing, and office management skills to their employers. Carteret Community College offers one of only seven Paralegal Technology programs in North Carolina approved by the American Bar Association.  The program is also qualified by the North Carolina State Bar.

Course work in Paralegal Technology provides students 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. Core legal classes are offered in synchronous online format, allowing face-to-face instruction and student interaction from any location. Additional required courses include English, mathematics, and computer.

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.

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Paralegal Technology

Stay on track towards graduation.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACA-122College Transfer Success1
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
Sub-Total Credits15

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
CJC-120Interviews/Interrogations2
LEX-240Family Law3
SOC-210Introduction to Sociology3
Sub-Total Credits14

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CIS-110Introduction to Computers3
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
Sub-Total Credits7

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
COM-120 or COM-231Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking
Choose one: COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; COM-231: Public Speaking
3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
POL-120American Government3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
CJC-231Constitutional Law3
MAT-110 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra
Choose one: MAT-110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy; MAT-143: Quantitative Literacy; MAT-152: Statistical Methods I; MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra
4
Sub-Total Credits18

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CJC-131Criminal Law3
HUM-115 or HUM-120Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies
Choose one: HUM-115: Critical Thinking; HUM-120: Cultural Studies
3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
Sub-Total Credits13

Paralegal Elective

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
Sub-Total Credits14

Total Credits: 81 credits

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Paralegal Technology (A25380)

Stay on track towards graduation.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACA-122College Transfer Success1
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
Sub-Total Credits15

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-211Real Property II3
POL-120American Government3
SOC-210Introduction to Sociology3
Sub-Total Credits15

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
CIS-110Introduction to Computers3
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
Sub-Total Credits7

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
COM-231 or ENG-114Public Speaking or Professional Research & Reporting
Choose one: COM-231: Public Speaking; ENG-114: Professional Research & Reporting
3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-240Family Law3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
CJC-231Constitutional Law3
MAT-110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy3
Sub-Total Credits18

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120 or OST-184Principles of Financial Accounting or Records Management
Choose one: ACC-120: Principles of Financial Accounting; OST-184: Records Management
4
CJC-131Criminal Law3
HUM-115 or HUM-120Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies
Choose one: HUM-115: Critical Thinking; HUM-120: Cultural Studies
3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
Sub-Total Credits13-14

Total Credits: 69 credits

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Paralegal Technology - Diploma

Stay on track towards graduation.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
Sub-Total Credits17

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-240Family Law3
MAT-110 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra
Choose one: MAT-110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy; MAT-143: Quantitative Literacy; MAT-152: Statistical Methods I; MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra
4
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
CJC-131Criminal Law3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
Sub-Total Credits14

Paralegal Elective

Course CodeTitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting4
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
OST-149Medical Legal Issues3
BUS-115Business Law I3
ACC-132NC Business Taxes2
CJC-131Criminal Law3
LEX-150Commercial Law I3
LEX-271Law Office Writing2
Sub-Total Credits22

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
LEX-270Law Office Management/Technology2
Sub-Total Credits4

Total Credits: 57 credits

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Paralegal Technology (D25380) - Diploma

Stay on track towards graduation.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry3
LEX-110Introduction to Paralegal Study2
LEX-120Legal Research/Writing I3
LEX-140Civil Litigation I3
LEX-210Real Property I3
LEX-250Wills, Estates, & Trusts3
Sub-Total Credits17

Spring Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-130Civil Injuries3
LEX-141Civil Litigation II3
LEX-211Real Property II3
MAT-110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy3
ACC-120 or CJC-131 or OST-136 or OST-184Principles of Financial Accounting or Criminal Law or Word Processing or Records Management
Choose one: ACC-120: Principles of Financial Accounting; CJC-131: Criminal Law; OST-136: Word Processing; OST-184: Records Management
4
Sub-Total Credits15-16

Summer Semester

Course CodeTitleCredits
LEX-280Ethics & Professionalism2
WBL-111Work-Based Learning I1
WBL-115Work-Based Learning Seminar I1
Sub-Total Credits4

Total Credits: 37 credits

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Available Classes

Steps to Apply Apply Now

Accreditation

The Paralegal Technology program at Carteret Community College is approved by the American Bar Association.

Paralegal Technology Approved by the American Bar Association 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Telephone: (312) 988-5000 Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/

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.gov

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