Legal Studies BLS Capstone

Catalog description

Students who have completed all of their major course work (or who are concurrently enrolled in their final semester and completing their major course work) may enroll in the capstone course with the consent of the program director. Students will complete a self-assessment by completion of a portfolio, using the core competencies for the profession to determine if remedial work needs to be done in any area before graduation. In addition, students may participate in resume-writing, job interviewing skills and networking. Mock interviews may be scheduled for each student. Students will attend two different paralegal organization meetings and two court sessions. Report writing will be included. Ethics will be emphasized by the use of hypothetical situations which will be analyzed and discussed. Students must participate in at least one pro bono activity (i.e., serve as a witness or juror in mock trial or client counseling competitions at the law school or high schools; assist at the Washburn University Law Clinic; assist a not-for-profit organization in the provision of legal services and assistance to low-income individuals and/or children; or, any other approved volunteer effort). This Capstone requires summative reflection, serving as a culminating experience for Bachelor's degree students. Prerequisite: Consent