ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Carteret Community College
Paralegal Technology Program
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-2989
Director: Catherine B. Lassiter
Telephone: 252.222.6230
Fax: 252.222.6265
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 yrs
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.carteret.edu/education/academicprograms/paralegal/paralegalindex.htm
Description: The Paralegal Technology curriculum at Carteret Community
College prepares individuals to work under the supervision of
attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with
substantive work. Coursework includes substantive and procedural
knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and
writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts and commercial
law. 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 agenices, banks,
insurance agencies and other business organizations.
Central Piedmont Community College
Paralegal Technology Program
Cato Campus
8120 Grier Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235
Program Chair: Nina Neal
Telephone: 704.330.4857 / Fax: 704.330.4830
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 yrs (AAS); 1 yr (Post-Bacc)
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.cpcc.edu/paralegal
Description: The Paralegal Program at Central
Piedmont Community College is an ABA-approved program with the
primary goal of providing its students with the legal knowledge
and practical skills necessary to become competent, ethical paralegals.
This program prepares individuals to work under the supervision
of attorneys by performing a variety of legal tasks and assisting
with substantive legal work. Course work includes, but is not
limited to, substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the
areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate,
family law, wills, estates, trusts, contract (commerical) law,
personal injury law, corporate law, criminal law, and legal ethics
and professionalism. For students working towards an AAS degree,
courses also include subjects such as English, Mathematics, humanities
and social science. All students are required to take introduction
to computers, basic keyboarding, word processing, text editing
and public speaking courses.
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Paralegal Technology Program
Post Office 35236
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Carol Dickey
Telephone: 919.678.8400
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Meredith College
Paralegal Program
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Director: Marisa S. Campbell
Telephone: 919.760.2855
Fax: 919.760.2898
Type of Institution: Private
Degrees Offered: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: two evening semesters
or one intensive semester
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.meredith.edu/legal
Description: The Paralegal program is a professional
certificate program for women and men who have previously earned
a bachelor's degree in any major. Established in 1979, the program
is approved by the ABA. The program can be completed in an evening
program that lasts for two semesters or in one intensive semester.
The program is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the roles and functions of paralegals in law firms and occupational
settings. Students will gain an understanding of legal ethics
and codes of professional conduct applicable to attorneys and
paralegals and will develop the skills necessary to perform competently
and ethically in their chosen area of specialization. In addition,
students will acquire a foundation of knowledge and skills in
legal research, writing, and analytical thinking that can serve
as the basis for broadening their knowledge and expanding their
professional capabilities, in the legal field or in other fields.
Pitt Community College
Paralegal Technology Program
Post Office Drawer 7007
Greenville NC 27835-7007
Director: James L. Bullock
Telephone: 252.321.4503 / Fax: 252.321.4401
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 yrs
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.pitt.cc.nc.us
Description: The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals
to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine
legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. This is
a five semester program for full-time day students or a six-year
program for full-time night students.
