Course Number and Title:
PLG 290 Paralegal Internship
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Department approval
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
12 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides training in the legal environment and includes oversight by an advisor.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Interact ethically and professionally in matters relating to the business or agency. (CCC 4; PGC 3)
- Use effective written communication skills in documentation and assignments; when appropriate, include current issues and challenges related to the profession. (CCC 1; PGC 4)
- Select appropriate software and resources to complete technical assignments. (CCC 2, 5; PGC 2)
- Integrate technical skills and office procedures to perform multi-tasking assignments. (CCC 2; PGC 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Interact ethically and professionally in matters relating to the business or agency.
- Perform on-the-job training in an office related to technology option.
- Function effectively as an office team member.
- Resolve interpersonal and team conflicts.
- Use effective written communication skills in documentation and assignments; when appropriate, include current issues and challenges related to the profession.
- Write articulate and persuasive reports, proposals, and letters, as required by intern supervisor.
- Produce a professionally prepared résumé.
- Prepare written assignments as assigned by the internship instructor.
- Select appropriate software and resources to complete technical assignments.
- Generate word processing and/or spreadsheet documents.
- Demonstrate presentation skills.
- Integrate technical skills and office procedures to perform multi-tasking assignments.
- Use critical thinking to produce comprehensive, integrated conclusions.
- Demonstrate initiative in collaborating with team office members.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Supervisor Evaluation
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40%
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Summative: Portfolio Assignment
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20%
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Summative: Ethical Writing Assignments (3) (equally weighted)
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10%
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Formative: Career Reflection Piece
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10%
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Formative: Weekly Journals (equally weighted)
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20%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
PLGAASPLG
- Explain the present and potential role of the paralegal within the legal system.
- Produce documents necessary for a functioning law office.
- Comply with the profession's Code of Ethics within the legal system.
- Use a range of research methods and information necessary to complete a variety of legal activities.
- Apply acquired knowledge of legal specialty areas in the workplace.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.