ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Central Carolina Technical College
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program
506 North Guignard Drive
Sumter, SC 29150-2499
Director: David Watson, Dean
Telephone: 803.778.6665
Fax: 803.778.7878
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr, Technical
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 yrs
Internships: Elective
Florence-Darlington Technical College
LegalAssistant/Paralegal Program
P.O. Box 100548
Florence, SC 29501-0548
Director: Tracy Evans
Telephone: 843.661.8047
Fax: 843.661.8268
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Greenville Technical College
Paralegal Program
Post Office Box 5606 Station B
Greenville, SC 29606-5616
Director: Steve Kern
Telephone: 864.250.8487
Fax: 864.250.8829
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr. technical college
Degrees Offered: Associate in Public Service, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 semesters-Business Transactions Certificate
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.greenvilletech.com/academics/paralegal_legal_assistant.html
Description: The Greenville Technical College
Paralegal program graduated its first associate degree class in
1974. The program has been approved by the ABA since 1987. The
program is an institutional member of AAfPE, a sustaining member
of the Greenville Association of Legal Assistants, and has served
as a NALA CLA test site. The program has supplemented the original
post-secondary degree with three post-baccalaureate options: two
certificates and an APS degrree. The program currently has three
full-time and eight adjunct faculty members who are admitted to
practice and in good standing in SC. The department head has served
on ABA site visits. One instructor currently serves on the AAfPE
Board. Both instructors have served as presenters at regional
and national paralegal educacators conferences.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program
743 Hemlock Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Director: Donna Wood McQueen
Telephone: 843.477.2006
Fax: 843.477.0775
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree, Certificate Program
Midlands Technical College
Paralegal Program
Post Office Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202
Director: Bill McSorley
Telephone: 803.822.3620
Fax: 803.822.3631
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Internships: Mandatory for Associate, Elective for Certificate
For more information:
www.midlandstech.edu/business/legal.html
Description: ABA approved, accredited by the Southern Association
of College & Schools, LEX Chapter, enrollment of 275 students,
program in existence since 1974.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program
3250 St. Matthews Road, N.E.
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299
Director: Williette D. Waring
Telephone: 803.536.0311
Fax: 803.535.1388
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree in Public Service (Paralegal, Legal Assistant)
Internships: Elective
For more information:
http://www.octech.edu
South University
Paralegal/Legal Studies
9 Science Court
Columbia, SC 29203
Director: John Shupper, J.D.
Telephone: 803.799.9082
Fax: 803.935.4382
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.southuniversity.edu
Description: Our paralegal programs feature a curriculum delivered by a combination of full-time faculty and experienced legal professionals in practice, and emphasize analytical and reasoning skills while providing the base knowledge to assist attorneys in investigating cases and preparing documentation for litigation or other legal transactions. Our students continually develop their legal writing and research competence as the foundation coursework familiarizes them with the different areas of the law. Introductory and advanced core courses and a broad spectrum of electives prepare graduates to work as paralegals and perform specifically delegated legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Legal Assistant Program
921 Ribaut Road
P. O. Box 1288
Director: Laura C. Dukes
Telephone: 800.768.8252
Fax: 843.525.8330
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree, Certificate Program
Trident Technical College
Division of Law-Related Studies
Post Office Box 11867
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
Director: John R. Ungaro
Telephone: 843.722.5501
Fax: 843.722.5545
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts, Paralegal Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 5 semesters
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.tridenttech.edu/1842.htm
Description: The programs at TTC prepare the
student to work under the direct supervision of an attorney to
prepare legal documents, recommend solutions for procedural programs,
and create and implement detailed office procedures for the efficient
handling of numerous areas of law.
