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LGLA2388 - Internship - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Catalog Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 13

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: 12 SCH of LGLA Coursework and READ 301 or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Intership Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 208
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 2388
Course Title: Internship-Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Course Rationale:

The internship is a “capstone” experience in which the student is exposed to a law office environment and has an opportunity to put into practice the skills taught in the classroom setting.

Learning Objectives:

As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the legal and paralegal professions; and
2. Demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the legal and paralegal occupations.
3. In the traditional law office setting, the student will
4. Interact with others in a law office setting in a professional manner.
   1. Present a professional appearance.
   2. Perform professional telephone etiquette.
   3. Perform law library updating tasks.
   4. Use law office technology properly.
   5. Perform proper mail handling techniques.
   6. Perform substantive legal work assignments.
   7. Keep time records.
   8. Explain proper law office billing and bookkeeping techniques.
   9. Explain proper client file and record keeping techniques.
5. Explain proper docket and deadline control techniques.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

Other:

• Faculty Vitae
• Faculty Course Material
• Department Budget
• Six-hour Rule
• Class Attendance
• The Academic Honesty Code
• Students with Disabilities