LEGL 2390 Legal Internship

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is required for all students pursuing a degree in Paralegal Studies and should be taken during the student’s last semester. The internship is a supervised practical experience in a legal environment in which the student is assigned definite paralegal tasks and responsibilities. Classroom instruction is arranged to support the field experience. The student works a total of 120 hours during the semester. The intern student has the responsibility to locate an internship position prior to the start of the semester and must get the approval of the program coordinator.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

apply a complete and thorough understanding of legal ethics;
employ skills during employment interview process;
demonstrate research skills by finding law applicable to assignment;
employ effective computer use in legal environments;
describe the various types of employment for paralegals;
display the characteristics of an effective paralegal;
practice the critical importance of honesty and integrity in the legal environment;
arrive for work on time;
complete assignments on schedule;
take and follow directions well;
display initiative;
display a positive, cooperative attitude;
exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor;
exercise mature judgment;
interpret legal processes and procedures;
use a good working legal vocabulary; and
pay attention to detail.

Prerequisite(s): LEGL 1300, LEGL 1301, LEGL 1320, LEGL 1330, and LEGL 2380 with a “C” or better; an average of 3.0 or better in all LEGL designated courses