Paralegal Technology D25380
Diploma Program
Career Information
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. **In order to enroll in the paralegal diploma program, a student must already have earned an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree, or higher from an institution of higher education approved by the U.S. Department of Education or accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Nine LEX credit hours must be completed in a hybrid or seated format.
Summer Semester I
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester I
Spring Semester I