Standard |
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development
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Problem Solving |
Class |
0 |
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Adaptability to the Job Setting |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
36 |
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Application of Paralegal Skills in a Workplace Setting |
Credit |
12 |
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Professional Development |
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Prerequisite: |
All previous coursework |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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PROBLEM SOLVING |
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50 |
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Analysis and response to client concerns |
Analyze client needs. Respond to client needs. |
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Problem solving on the job |
Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. |
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ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING |
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50 |
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Acclimation to workplace |
Integrate knowledge acquired in coursework with workplace requirements |
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Practice employability skills learned in class. |
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USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS |
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50 |
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Workplace etiquette |
Exhibit proper workplace etiquette such as courteous and professional manner. |
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Interact effectively with others in the job setting. |
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Demonstrate ability to listen to others. |
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APPLICATION OF PARALEGAL SKILLS IN A WORKPLACE SETTING |
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160 |
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Draft request for production of documents. |
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Set up a document manual. |
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Draft petition. |
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Draft answer. |
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Draft motion(s). |
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Draft interrogatories. |
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Draft request for admissions. |
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Obtain signatures. |
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Coordinate document notarization. |
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File pleadings and/or documents. |
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Conduct client interviews. |
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Schedule deposition. |
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Prepare for deposition. |
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Assist in deposition. |
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Index deposition. |
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Summarize deposition. |
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Prepare request for service of process. |
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Monitor service of process. |
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Obtain hearing and/or court dates. |
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Give legal notice. |
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Gather information. |
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Analyze information. |
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Inventory assets and liabilities. |
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Establish record keeping procedures for client. |
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Obtain certified/attested/authenticated documents. |
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Prepare summary of case facts. |
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Assist in case management. |
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Prepare exhibits for trial. |
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Assist during trial. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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50 |
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Use skills learned in school setting and workplace to enhance performance. |
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Conduct him/herself in a professional manner. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current
edition.
Beatty, R. (1984). The resume kit. New
York: John Wiley & Sons.
Corwen, L. (1988). Your resume. New York:
Arco.
Coxford, L. M. (1987). Resume writing made
easy for high tech. Scottsdale, AZ: Gorsuch Scarisbrick.
Fry, R. W. (1989). Your first resume.
Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press.
Schmidt, P. J. (1990). The 90 minute resume.
Princeton: Peterson's Guides.
ABA Journal
American Lawyer
Fulton County Daily Report
Georgia State Bar Journal
Legal Economics
Legal Professional
National Paralegal Professional
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