LEGAL 291 - Legal Internship

5.0 Credits
An opportunity to receive valuable experience and academic credit as a paralegal intern. Students enrolled in this course can earn one credit for every 30 hours of paralegal work performed during the quarter (five credits maximum) under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney. For assistance in locating a paralegal internship and to receive an internship packet, interested students are advised to meet with the Paralegal Program’s Internship Coordinator and/or the Program Director at least one month before the start of the quarter. This course meets two times; students must attend both classes to receive credit.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Exhibit adequate competency in the areas set forth in the individual goals identified by the student, the student’s workplace supervisor, and the instructor.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a law office or legal department environment.
Understand how to manage time effectively and account for time worked in a law office or legal department.
Describe the structure and functions of a typical law office or legal department.
Apply the education and skills learned in the Paralegal Program to the tasks performed by paralegals in a law office or legal department.
Exercise the ethical responsibilities of a paralegal in a law office or legal department, including proper attorney supervision, client confidentiality, and the unauthorized practice of law.
Summarize and evaluate the internship experience so the student is better informed when choosing future employment.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring