Professional Licensure

Students are encouraged to reach out to their respective department regarding their enrollment in the program and to explore various professional certification opportunities.

Jennifer Williford
Paralegal Instructor
919-209-2062
jwwilliford@johnstoncc.edu

Mailing Address: PO Box 2350 Smithfield, NC 27577

The provided table helps in determining if this program fulfills the educational requirements for licensure in the specific states, provinces, or territories listed. In the "Does This Program Meet State Educational Requirements?" column, each state's status is indicated as either “Meets State Educational Requirements” or “Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements.” Each entry in the table is tailored to the particular state corresponding to that row.

It is essential to understand that meeting the program's educational criteria might not be the sole requirement for certification. Additional prerequisites might include being listed on a registry, passing background checks, or satisfying certain physical standards. Therefore, students should consult the relevant agency to ascertain the full spectrum of requirements beyond educational accomplishments.

The degree and certificate programs are recognized by the North Carolina State Bar as qualified paralegal studies programs for purposes of certification. All students are required to take at least 10 semester hours of legal classes in a traditional seated instructional format from JCC. JCC is an institutional member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). Please see the NFPA Regulation Chart by State document to see details about requirements for each state. Some states still require their state exam for reciprocity, so it is suggested a student check with the state in question before taking the program.