Internship - 1 Credit

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PAR 101, PAR 201, PAR 204, and consent of instructor. ^ Students working in a law-related position may be eligible for internship proficiency credit. Contact the program coordinator for proficiency assistance. Students who do not qualify for proficiency credit must complete a paralegal internship. The college does not place students in internship positions. Students must find an internship position. The process usually takes at least two months. The program coordinator will provide students with an internship search checklist and an official inquiry letter to assist students in locating an internship. Once students have secured an internship, they must provide their internship supervisor's information to the course instructor and enroll in the course for the semester in which they will complete their internship. 80 hours of internship is necessary for the full class credit. Students are responsible for keeping a journal detailing the work they have done. All internship hours must be completed under the supervision of an attorney or legal staff member. There is no class meeting time. However, students must stay in touch with the ECC instructor and complete the assignments and discussion boards in the Learning Management System while enrolled in the course. This course is repeatable 2 times. Most students only need to complete 1 credit hour of internship to complete the paralegal certificate. However, there may be students under an older catalog who need 2 credit hours.(1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2E) Pass/No Credit Not Available