LGL* 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience

3 Credits
(Formerly LEGL 270)
Provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings related to the program of study, including private law firms, corporate legal departments, government or other settings in which practical experience may be gained. In addition to site placement (150 hours for unpaid internships; 300 hours for paid placement), students attend seminars focusing on job-related interpersonal skills, such as values and preferences, time and stress management, communication skills, conflict management, corporate culture, new employee orientation, performance evaluations, business ethics, leadership, and career advancement. Job search strategies are discussed and practiced.
Prerequisites: 12 completed credit hours in the Paralegal program and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer