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PRL 280 - Legal Internship & Ethics

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 15
Course Type: Open
Application of the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom by interning in a private law office, governmental agency or private business that utilizes attorneys. Students will participate in seminars concerning their internship experiences and legal ethics. Total internship requirement is 225 hours.
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Prerequisite: Minimum grades of C in all PRL courses and complete a minimum of seven PRL courses
Competencies
  1. Understand Code of Professional Responsibility
    1. Summarize Disciplinary Rules
    2. Express common causes for sanctions
    3. Explain necessity for compliance
  2. Apply Code of Professional Responsibility to on-the-job situations
    1. Describe conduct unacceptable for legal assistant
    2. Identify results of unacceptable conduct
    3. Describe appropriate courses of conduct
  3. Research state and federal statutes, case law, agency regulations and court rules
    1. Identify sources of legal material
    2. Demonstrate ability to locate needed law
    3. Analyze located law
    4. Apply law to specific setting
  4. Perform 225 hour internship in law office environment
    1. Locate internship site
    2. Schedule internship hours
    3. Apply knowledge for course work
    4. Relate to law office environment
    5. List internship work assignments
    6. Calculate hours at site
  5. Experience working relationship with attorney
    1. Demonstrate communication skills
    2. Modify behavior to meet expectations
    3. Prepare requested work assignments
    4. Produce useful work product
  6. Experience working relationship with support staff
    1. Comprehend roles of support positions
    2. Describe overlapping functions
    3. Develop positive working relationships
    4. Discuss potential conflicts
  7. Present professional image in work place
    1. Use appropriate vocabulary
    2. Select proper attire
    3. Review employee handbook
    4. Demonstrate good work habits
    5. Give best efforts



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