LAW X499 - Paralegal Internship
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Course Description
Gain a working knowledge of the role of a paralegal role through an internship position in a:
- law firm
- corporate in-house legal office
- law-related public agency
You need to enroll at least 10 weeks in advance to allow time for background checks and placement. This course is offered in fall and spring quarters only. Please go to the "Requirements" section on the Paralegal Studies webpage to view the enrollment deadlines.
Learner Outcomes
- Work directly under the supervision of an attorney or paralegal in an agency or law firm, as arranged and approved by the Internship Coordinator
- Identify and accomplish individualized learning goals related to legal practice
- Assess and understand the structure of the law office or agency
- Perform substantive tasks and acquire an understanding of the duties of a paralegal in that professional environment
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to the professional world
Prerequisites
- PLS - Paralegal Studies App (ACCEPTED)
- LAW X430 - Fundamentals of Law for the Legal Professional (Pass)
- LAW X431 - Legal Research and Writing I (Pass)
- LAW X432 - Legal Research and Writing II (Pass)
- LAW X433.6 - Ethics for the Legal Professional (Pass)
- LAW X435 - Civil Litigation and Procedures (Pass)
- LAW X437.1 - Contract Law (Pass)
- LAW X439 - Tort Law (Pass)
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Paralegal Studies : Elective