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What You’ll Learn

This degree program prepares students to work under the supervision of an attorney in all areas of law, both state and federal. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Paralegal Certification Exam offered by the North Carolina State Bar. Certified paralegals are in high demand by the practicing bar.

Length: 5 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 70

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

The diploma program is intended for students who have already earned a prior degree and desire a career in the legal field. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Paralegal Certification Exam offered by the North Carolina State Bar. Certified paralegals are in high demand by the practicing bar.

Length: 3 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 42

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

The certificate program is intended for the student already in the legal field who desires job advancement opportunities and growth, as well as for the student seeking entry-level positions. The certificate consists of five basic online law classes. Note: not eligible  to sit for the Certification Exam.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 13

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Paralegal Technology at CCCC?

High Demand for Paralegals

Paralegal professionals are one of the fastest growing sectors of the job market with local and regional opportunities. The program has a very high placement rate for graduates.

Licensed and Certified Instructors

Full-time faculty are licensed with 40 years of practice experience and emphasize hands- on instruction in the general practice areas of law.

Access to Law Library

Students not only learn from textbooks, but utilize the law library with many North Carolina law resources, such as the North Carolina General Statutes, North Carolina Reports, and Douglas Forms. Federal law volumes are also available to assist students in learning. Finally, the program offers the popular online research tool Lexis.

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Careers

Learning by doing is the focus in criminal law, legal research, real estate closings, and in drafting documents such as wills, complaints, and contracts.

  • Law Office Paralegals 
  • Law Office Managers
  • Local Governments
  • Deputy Clerks of Court
  • Corporate Legal
  • Bank Legal Department

Program Contact

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    Richard Love

    Lead Paralegal Instructor
    Paralegal Technology

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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