LEGAL 139 - Getting Started: Paralegal Orientation

1 Credits

Taken in first quarter of the program, this one-day seminar teaches the student: 1. Important factors for success in the paralegal program 2. Counseling about career paths 3. Counseling and advising concerning program requirements 4. How to procure an internship (co-op) 5. How to prepare a resume and cover letter 6. How to succeed in an internship 7. Effective interview techniques 8. Counseling and advising concerning 4 year degrees and law school.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Students in paralegal program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20200330T21:15:47

Grading System Decimal Grade
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Self-assessment
Personal Goals
Career goals
Class/Program Advising
Finding an internship
Resumes
Cover letters
Interviews
Networking

Student Learning Outcomes
Construct a professional resume consistent with legal industry standards and expectations.

Prepare an effective internship search strategy, professional networking plan, and professinal contacts list.

Communicate professionally in a mock interview based upon a hypothetical job posting in the legal field.

Formulate and effective program completion plan to track program milestones and necessary resources