Practicum Specialty – Paralegal/Legal Assistant Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

LGLA-2366-001 Practicum Specialty – Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 21 hours of major courses or department chair consent

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. A practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 30 hrs practicum)

Class Type

Online Course

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None

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Student Performance

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Paralegal Studies program:

 

1. Complete internship training under the supervision of a practicing paralegal/attorney and a Paralegal Studies instructor/coordinator.  

 

1. Complete job-related learning objectives as assigned for each evaluation period.   

 

Submit a typewritten narrative summarizing the internship experience including such things as a diary, new terminology encountered, new experiences, and activities/processes/procedures learned.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF COURSE:   As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the workplace; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate verbal and written communications in the workplace.

 

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Paralegal Studies program:

 

1. Complete internship training under the supervision of a practicing paralegal/attorney and a Paralegal Studies instructor/coordinator.  

 

1. Complete job-related learning objectives as assigned for each evaluation period.   

 

Submit a typewritten narrative summarizing the internship experience including such things as a diary, new terminology encountered, new experiences, and activities/processes/procedures learned.

Grading Criteria

C is the minimum grade required for all Paralegal Studies majors

The final grade will be awarded as follows:

• 90% to 100%  =   A
• 80% to 89%    =   B
• 70% to 79%    =   C*
• 60% to 69%    =   D
• Below 60%     =   F

Attendance

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Additional Information

Each month, you will be required to complete a 2 page paper, typed, double spaced, indicating the following:

1.  How is your internship/job in a law office going?
2. What have been your day-to-day job duties?
3. What documents have you drafted?
4. Any new terminology that you learned during the reporting period?
5. What, if any, ethical issues have you faced and how did you handle it?

The due date for these assignments are:

September 18 by 11:45 p.m.           25%

October 18 by 11:45 p.m.                25%

November 18 by 11:45 p.m.            25%

December 11 by 11:45 p.m.            25%

Each of these assignments is worth 100 points.  Each represents 25% of your final grade.  Please email the typewritten narrative to r0114502@actx.edu