27 N.C. Admin. Code 1G.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024
Section 01G .0101 - PURPOSE

The purpose of this plan for certification of paralegals (plan) is to assist in the delivery of legal services to the public by identifying individuals who are qualified by education and training and have demonstrated knowledge, skill, and proficiency to perform substantive legal work under the direction and supervision of a licensed lawyer, and including any individual who may be otherwise authorized by applicable state or federal law to provide legal services directly to the public; and to improve the competency of those individuals by establishing mandatory continuing legal education and other requirements of certification.

27 N.C. Admin. Code 01G .0101

Authority G.S. 84-23;
Eff. October 6, 2004.
Authority G.S. 84-23;
Eff. October 6, 2004.