LEGL 2390 - Legal Internship

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
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.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate a complete and thorough understanding of legal ethics.
Employ skills during employment interview process.
Demonstrate research skills by finding law applicable to assignment.
Demonstrate effective computer use in legal environments.
Describe the various types of employment for paralegals.
Demonstrate the characteristics of an effective paralegal.
Appreciate 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.
Understand legal processes and procedures.
Use a good working legal vocabulary.
Pay attention to detail.