2023-2024 Catalog

PLS-290 Paralegal Internship

This capstone course gives graduating paralegals exposure to the world of work in a law firm or other legal environment. During a 16-week semester, students will work 10 hours weekly at an internship site chosen by the student and contracted between the student, the instructor, and the site provider. During an eight-week summer session, students will work 20 hours weekly. A total of 160 hours of internship time is required to pass the course. Students will have once-weekly seminar instruction on campus and will receive three site visits from the instructor to monitor the student's progress. Fee is required. (11 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PLS-140, PLS-160, PLS-170 and PLS-190

Department

Public Services