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Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)* This program is financial aid eligible.
* Most courses can be completed online.
Paralegal Technology AAS
Long Term
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.
Estimated Tuition, Books, and Fees
$7,351
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Location
Main Campus
Credit Hours
70
Upcoming Program Events
First-Semester Courses
Suggested Paths
Short Term
(12 months or less)Long Term
(More than 12 months)University Transfer
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“What I love most about the Paralegal Technology Program is that many of my instructors are practicing lawyers so they bring real world experience into the classroom. I recently decided I didn’t want another job, I wanted a career and I saw Durham Tech as a vehicle to a better life.”
—Theresa Holmes