Paralegal Technology
Credit Hours: 66
Format: In-person & Online
Time to Complete: 2 Years
Start Term: Fall or Spring
Location: Davidson Campus
Average Starting Salary
$35,920-41,180/year ($17.27-19.80/hour)
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Outside Scholarships
What You Can Get
- Paralegal Technology, A.A.S.
- Paralegal Technology, Certificate: Emphasis in Civil Litigation
- Paralegal Technology, Certificate: Emphasis in Real Estate
- Paralegal Technology, Certificate (High School Career and College Promise (CCP))
What It’s About
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.
Courses You’ll Take
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.
What You’ll Gain
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.
Contact: StormForward@DavidsonDavie.edu
Program Costs, Scholarships & Aid
66 Credit Hours: $5,016.00
Student Fees: $386.25
Possible Careers
ParalegalReal Estate Paralegal
Corporate Law Assistant
Legal assistantLaw Associate
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Accreditation
Davidson-Davie Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Davidson-Davie Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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