The Paralegal Studies program prepares students who already possess an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree for a career as a Paralegal. The paralegal curriculum is divided into paralegal skills courses and law coursework. The North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification has approved and designated Mayland Community College’s paralegal studies certificate program as a qualified paralegal studies program.

Training Includes:
• Legal research and writing
• Criminal law and procedure
• Civil litigation and injuries
• Real property
• Wills/estates
• Family and commercial law
• Ethics

Admission Requirements:
• Must possess an associate’s degree or
bachelor’s degree in any discipline from
any college or university that is accredited by an accrediting body recognized by
the US Department of Education

Cost of Class:
• Tuition/Registration: $180
• Text: $550 (subject to change)

Other Fees:
• Certification exam: $225

Please check back for this class in Spring 2023.

COMING SOON! Projected Start Date August 2021 | Yancey Learning Center
Call 828.682.7315 to add your name to the waitlist.

The Paralegal Studies Program prepares students who already possess an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree for a career as a Paralegal. The paralegal curriculum is divided into paralegal skills courses and law coursework. Core topics include legal research and writing, criminal law ad procedure, civil litigation and injuries, real property, wills/estates, family and commercial law, and ethics attorneys.