PAR291 Paralegal Practicum

This practicum provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the Paralegal Program to gain on-the-job experience by working in an internship that requires the performance of paralegal-related tasks. Students will submit a Training Agreement, which outlines five objectives for the internship and the plan for their successful completion. Students will also create a resume and cover letter, maintain a journal, and submit other assignments as required by the instructor. Students will share their experiences with fellow students in the seminar.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C- and PAR100 Introduction to Paralegalism Minimum Grade of: C and PAR101 Legal Research & Writing I Minimum Grade of: C and PAR102 Legal Research & Writing II Minimum Grade of: C and PAR201 or higher Required Credits: 6.000 Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Program Major Restrictions

Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Career, Paralegal Transfer