Paralegal Technology (A25380)
Associate Degree 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. Note: Nine LEX credit hours must be completed in a hybrid or seated format.
Fall Semester I
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| LEX 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 4 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 6 | 16 |
Summer Semester I
| | Humanities/Fine Arts (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester II
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 260 | Bankruptcy and Collections | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LEX 288 | Elder Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 2 | 15 |
Spring Semester II