LAWU-521 LAWU Legal Studies Internship
This course consists of a one-semester internship in an entity where law is practiced or substantive legal work is done. This internship must be concurrent with the seminar that forms the other part of this course. The seminar focuses on such topics as ethical considerations in a legal workplace, experiences gained as a legal studies intern, seeking paralegal employment after graduation, and gaining admission to law school. Students will use their internship experiences as a basis for reflection, analysis, and skills and career development. Internships must be a minimum of 120 hours in total and approved by the instructor in advance of the semester in which the course is taken. Prerequisites: Senior or Paralegal Certificate status and at least 15 hours of courses that satisfy the LAWU major, minor, or certificate requirements. Applications to participate must be approved by the Instructor. It is the responsibility of students to arrange internship placements in advance of taking the course.
Prerequisite
Paralegal Certificate or Senior standing and at least 15 hours of paralegal courses.