Course

Legal Studies/Paralegal Internship Agreement

Confidentiality Agreement

Madison College Internship Agreement (if necessary)

Four - 35-hour reports

Internship Feedback Form

Final Site Supervisor Evaluation

Verification of 140 hours of Work Experience

E-portfolio

Resume template

you acquire an internship that is approved by your Teacher/Coordinator before starting

you and your Site Supervisor complete the Internship Agreement and provide accompanying attachments

you complete the Confidentiality Agreement

you complete the Internship Feedback Form

professional e-portfolio includes items as specified by the Teacher/Coordinator

resume template includes items as specified by the Teacher/Coordinator

you arrange a Site Visit with you, your Site Supervisor, and your Teacher/Coordinator

Site supervisor completes the Final Site Supervisor Evaluation

Site supervisor verifies 140 hours of work experience

you submit all documentation to your Teacher/Coordinator

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your written work from your site supervisor

you proofread all legal documents

you edit legal documents

you compose legal documents in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, controlling emotional responses and withholding moral or value judgment

you use correct spelling

you use correct grammar

you use correct punctuation

you prepare legal correspondence

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your oral communication skills from your site supervisor

you communicate effectively (orally) in person with your site supervisor, attorneys, site co-workers and clients, controlling emotional responses and withholding moral or value judgment

you use inclusive, non-alienating language

you speak so others can understand

you communicate when appropriate and within professional boundaries

you adapt messages to audience and occasion

you use body language appropriate for the audience and occasion

you select most effective medium for conveying a message

you locate resources to bridge language barrier, if applicable

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your interpersonal effectiveness skills from your site supervisor

you effectively and appropriately interact with your site supervisor, attorneys, and other co-workers in a law office setting

you demonstrate cultural sensitivity towards cultures or subcultures other than your own

you demonstrate dependability (on time, responsible, follow through on tasks)

you respect diversity in people, cultures, and traditions

you problem solve (locate and use resources efficiently)

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your technology skills from your site supervisor

you use word processing software in a law office setting

you use legal software in a law office setting if requested of you

electronic communication stays within professional boundaries

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your ethical behavior from your site supervisor

you apply professional ethics in the workplace, such as honesty, trustworthiness, transparency, accountability, confidentiality, objectivity, respect, and obedience to the law

you accept constructive criticism calmly, without being defensive

you follow standard protocol in completing work and do not “cut corners” (do something the easiest way and produce a lower quality product)

you admit errors and correct them

you are honest in your dealings with co-workers, attorneys, and clients in a law office setting

you uphold and promote confidentiality

by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your teamwork from your site supervisor

by contributing to the course discussion board about your internship experience

you are willing to help others

you actively participate in problem solving

you perform tasks to support and achieve a common goal

you respect the diversity of a team and the roles of staff

you empower team members by active listening and validating other’s contribution

you demonstrate a positive attitude (own mistakes, accept feedback, adapt)

you demonstrate trustworthiness, an eagerness to learn, and motivation to succeed as a group