Description:

This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain practical work experience under the supervision of an attorney in day-to-day, on-site office work. The student must complete 120 hours of work at the internship site. In addition to on-site work, the student will meet with the internship instructor during the internship period four times and complete all requirements; keep an eight-week log; interview a practicing paralegal; draft a cover letter and resume; and submit final evaluations by the employer and student. Obtaining an internship is the responsibility of the individual student. 120 internship hours

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. List appropriate job opportunities.
2. Apply for, interview for, and secure a position in an approved training situation.
3. Work in a law office or legal-related business.
4. Utilize skills acquired in paralegal specialty courses.
5. Inform the program facilitator about progress and any changes on the job.
6. Maintain accurate records of hours worked and tasks performed.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Identify Job Opportunities
   A. Visit JCCC Career Planning and Placement Office.
   B. Evaluate newspaper and professional journals.
   C. Describe ways to obtain positions through resources, Martindale
Hubbell Law Directory and other written and electronic publications.
   D. Explain the value of "networking."

II. Participate In a Mock Job Interview
   A. Contact Career Planning and Placement Office.
   B. Demonstrate interview skills through mock interview.

III. Evaluation of Job Experience
   A. Explain employer’s evaluation.
   B. Explain student/employee’s report.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Employer’s Evaluation                 20% of grade
Student’s Project (Mock Interview)    40% of grade
Student’s Evaluation                  20% of grade
Student’s Forms                       20% of grade
  Total                              100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.