Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at South Piedmont Community College teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer paralegal program.

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South Piedmont Community College

1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

South Piedmont Community College is part of the North Carolina System along with 57 other comprehensive colleges. It has four campuses that serve the residents of Union County and Anson County, North Carolina. One of these is located in Polkton, NC 28135.

This school places learning at the center of its academic services and prides itself as a learning college. SPCC creates an environment that fosters self-discovery to cultivate student's critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Learning is facilitated in as many ways as possible utilizing the most efficient methods and it is continually enhanced to maintain high standards. Moreover, students are encouraged to fully participate in the learning process.

With a goal to produce successful students and instigate community development, SPCC offers quality and accessible education with more than 90 programs to choose from. These programs can guide students to the right direction whether they intend to pursue a Bachelor's degree or start a career in the industry. Graduates are assisted in transferring to four-year institutions with established articulation agreements.

Selected classes are delivered through distance learning including online, blended, web-enhanced, interactive television, and video courses. Aside from the degree programs, other trainings for workforce development and continuing education courses are also offered such as Early College, Adult Basic Education, GED and Adult High School, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Compensatory Education programs. All these are designed in response to the current industry and workforce needs.

SPCC Career Services support students in determining their career path. Students are provided with career counseling, career assessments and workshops. This office also provides students with job resources such as Virtual Career Library, career related links and annual Career Connections Fairs.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Piedmont Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).