PLS 270 - Internship for Paralegal

Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 1 Lab: 10
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply their formal education to actual work situations. The student intern will work either under the direct supervision of a practicing attorney or under the direct supervision of a practicing paralegal while under the overall supervision of a practicing attorney. Students must work a minimum of 160 hours in a law office or other legal entity for a semester Additionally the students must meet with the internship faculty member 1 hour a week. The student interns must adhere to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, being meticulous and reliable. Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies
PLS 105 - Legal Research and Writing I
PLS 200 - Legal Research and Writing II
Upper Division Status
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No

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