Department Chair
Office Location
Cumberland Hall Room 346-A, 2215 Hull Rd., FayettevilleOfficial address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Paralegal Technology Instructor
Office Location
Cumberland Hall 2215 Hull Rd., FayettevilleOfficial address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
Office Hours
What to Expect:
Course Work
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. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in:
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Drafting and Filing Legal Documents
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Investigations
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Office Management
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Probate Work
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Public Records Search
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Research
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.
Transfer credit from an ABA-approved paralegal education program may be awarded after approval by the Paralegal Technology Department Chair. The Department Chair will review the course syllabus and other documentation including the method of instruction. A minimum of 18 semester hours of legal specialty courses must be taken at FTCC. A maximum of 6 semester hours of legal specialty courses may be accepted as transfer credits. A minimum of 10 semester hours of legal specialty courses must be complete through traditional classroom instruction.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Paralegal Degree or Diploma programs students will be able to:
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Recognize the role of a paralegal and the knowledge and skills required of paralegals
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Evaluate the issues to determine the appropriate legal process
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Research legal and factual issues using traditional and emerging technology tools
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Compose opinions, memoranda, briefs, correspondence and other legal documents
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Formulate strategies to dispose of the legal issues identified
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Apply professional and ethical standards appropriate to the legal profession
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify for employment in:
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Banks
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Governmental Agencies
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Insurance Agencies
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Other Business Organizations
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Private Law Firms
Approval
The Paralegal Technology program at Fayetteville Technical Community College is approved by:
American Bar Association (ABA)
321 N. Clark Street, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
Phone: 312.988.5617 | Email: legalassts@americanbar.org | Website: ABA
Fact Sheet for Paralegal Technology’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Paralegal Technology (A25380)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Diplomas
Paralegal Diploma (D25380)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: BA Degree
Award: Diploma
The Paralegal Technology Program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification. Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification in other states.
