Internship and Seminar I

Provides the qualified student with an opportunity to observe and gain practical experience in a legal setting under the supervision of an attorney. Students are placed in various law-related job sites such as law offices, corporations, judicial and administrative agencies. Students enrolled in LS 409 must complete 160 hours of work experience. Additionally, students must attend and participate in a weekly seminar to discuss progress in the field, work-related problems and the integration of classroom instruction with practical application. Ethics and the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services will also be discussed. Students are instructed and assisted in the preparation of job applications, cover letters, resumes and the development of interviewing skills.