2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

LEGL 499 - PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP


Credits: Variable between 3 and 12
Prerequisite: Completion of all paralegal requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain practical work experience, under the supervision of an attorney, through on-site office work in an attorneys office, corporate or government legal department or other appropriate legal setting where he or she will perform legal and administrative duties appropriate to the paralegal field. The students must complete 40 hours of work at the internship site for every credit hour received. The internship normally will occur in the final year of the students program and can be waived if the student has paralegal experience.
Note: Assistance from the Program Director will be provided in locating an internship.