Paralegal Technology

The Paralegal Program at Pitt Community College prepares graduates to succeed as professional, ethical, problem-solving members of legal teams and other work environments that make use of legal professionals.

Paralegals may not give legal advice, accept or reject a case, set a fee for an attorney, or appear before a court or tribunal. In all other respects, a well-trained paralegal working under the supervision of an attorney has the ability to provide a comprehensive range of legal services on behalf of his or her employer for their clients.

The Paralegal Department offers traditional day and evening classroom instruction and some internet classes. Students must take a least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.

Both the Paralegal Technology Associate Degree and the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma are approved by the American Bar Association and by the North Carolina State Bar.

For more information regarding the Paralegal Technology program, contact Vicki Coleman, Department Chair at 252-493-7495 or vgcoleman356@my.pittcc.edu.