The Legal Workplace

Catalog description

This course provides students with practical knowledge of the legal workplace including how to secure a paralegal position and how to function as a successful member of a legal team. Students will gain competencies for the legal workplace related to technology, office practices, communication skills, and ethical matters. This course prepares the paralegal student to become a valuable team member of the legal office as well as an asset to the legal profession. Students will also learn the necessary skills to successfully conduct a job search including preparing a resume, networking, developing a plan for an employment search, and interviewing for the job.