PLG 197 - Paralegal Practicum-Legal Eth

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course is specifically designed for part-time/evening students that need to satisfy the internship requirement for the Paralegal Studies Program, and will meet in a traditional classroom setting. As with the traditional internship, there are two components to this course. The first component involves a practicum where students work directly under the direction and supervision of an attorney and/or experienced paralegal in a traditional classroom setting. In a controlled environment, students will learn how to interview clients, prepare and monitor client files, set up interview schedules, and perform various administrative duties relating to practical work operations in a legal office. The second component covers the fundamental principles governing the ethical practice of law for both lawyers and paralegals. In addition, this segment of the course provides students with the necessary tools to identify and resolve ethical problems as well as provide practical tips to implement in everyday practice. Students will also examine the rules of ethics peculiar to the practice of law and the crucial role they play in the profession of a paralegal. This course cover the regulation of the legal profession, the unauthorized practice of law, client confidentially, conflicts of interest, advertising and solicitation, client fees and fee sharing, and specific examples of Pennsylvania's Rules of Professional Conduct. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop professional level skills in oral and written communications; Develop a first-hand understanding of law-related office organizations and their internal systems, such as for timekeeping, billing and file management; Acquire a sound, contextual understanding of legal and professional ethics, including, but not limited to, regarding client confidentiality, conflict of interest, and the unauthorized practice of the law; Create a portfolio of work samples (or writing samples).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PLG 110 (Grade of C or Higher), PLG 120 (Grade of C or Higher), PLG 140, PLG 210, PLG 240, and Director Approval

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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