P L 420 Domestic Relations 3 cr. Introduces the student to basic family law, including the handling of the prenuptial agreement, annulment, dissolution, divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, and adoption. Emphasis is placed on legal theory and its application in dealing with clients in the law office setting. PL 440 Paralegal Professional Seminar 1 cr. This seminar examines professional concerns that face the paralegal in the law office setting, with emphasis on ethical considerations and professional trends.
Students share and compare their experiences in the legal profession.
PL 490 Paralegal Internship 1-6 cr. This internship provides a practical field experience in a law firm, legal department of a corporation or governmental agency for 45 actual hours per credit. Approval by the Director of Paralegal Studies after memorandum of proposed internship is submitted the previous term. Students have an opportunity to work on special projects within the legal profession.