Paralegal Field Experience

Catalog description

A Cooperative work experience program whereby students are employed in law-related positions to gain some of the practical experience necessary for sucess as paralegals. The College through on the job visits and individual progress review sessions provides supervision of these departmentally approved positions. Students are required to establish learning objectives related to their positions to effect the attainment of specific job competencies. Students attend a weekly, one hour seminar on campus and work approximately 20 hours a week for a minimumof 180 hours during the semester. Individuals must be recommended by assistant chair or chair of the dept.