LAWS 2981 - Paralegal Internship

4.5 Credits

Students begin to explore work in a law office or other organization where they perform various task assignments under the supervision of an attorney. The variety of task assignments include such items as digesting depositions; organizing documents for discovery; drafting contracts, filings or pleadings; legal research; and reporting the status of cases.

Prerequisites: (1) Instructor permission

Corequisite: (1) LAWS 2240

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 18.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Research the role of the legal professional/paralegal and the knowledge and skills required of the legal professional/paralegal.
Use technology tools utilized in legal offices.
Demonstrate ethical standards of the legal professional/paralegal.
Apply legal concepts to factual situations.
Organize case files and records.
Draft legal documents.

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