PRL 932 - Internship

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 12
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This capstone course integrates the application of all course work in the paralegal program. Students use critical thinking and analytical skills developed throughout the program to analyze facts, synthesize information, and perform legal work under the direction and supervision of an attorney and faculty instructor.
(This course is Pass/Fail.)

Prerequisite: PRL 102, PRL 103, PRL 104, PRL 112, PRL 113,PRL 135, and a minimum grade of “C” in all PRL courses and completed a minimum of seven PRL courses.
Corequisite: PRL 105
Competencies

Evaluate career opportunities related to career goals.
1. Outline your own personal career goals.
2. Investigate career opportunities in the paralegal field.
Conclude 180 Hr internship working under the supervision of a practicing attorney(s).
1. Arrange internship working hours
2. Integrate substantive and practical knowledge gained from PRL courses into the internship.
Perform required internship paperwork
1. Record weekly work and submit weekly reports.
2. Evaluate internship and program experiences.
3. Submit supervising attorney’s evaluation of the intern experience.
Develop a positive working relationship with the supervising attorney(s).
1. Demonstrate positive communication skills
2. Modify behavior to meet expectations.
3. Produce competent work product.
4. Manage time to complete work product.
Develop a professional reputation in the internship.
1. Demonstrate support for co-workers and supervising attorney(s).
2. Demonstrate appropriate communication with clients.
3. Develop abilities to show initiative.
4. Show pride in doing a job well done.
5. Wear appropriate attire.
Observe policies, procedures, and regulations.
1. Identify employer expectations.
2. List employer policies and procedures.
3. Observe all firm/agency regulations.

Competencies Revised Date: 2020