'PLGL' -- Paralegal Courses
 
   
 

 
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PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical
                 Issues in Paralegalism
                 (2 units)
This course covers job search skills including preparation of professional resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques, networking, application of these skills in beginning the search for paralegal employment, and paralegal and attorney ethics.
 
(36 hours lecture;      Degree appropriate)
Prerequisite:   PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing ,
                        PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial
                        and  PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedures
Corequisite:   PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing ,
                        PLGL 33B - Trial and Post-Trial ,
                        PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures ,
                        PLGL 37 - Tort Law ,
                        PLGL 39 - Contract Law
                        (May have been taken previously)

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Analyze life experiences and synthesize them into an effective paralegal resume.
  2. Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses in order to maximize performing in a job interview.
  3. Apply skills learned through the paralegal program in effectively networking with attorneys and other paralegals in order to create more job opportunities.
  4. Apply job search skills to actual search for paralegal employment.
  5. Analyze California's ethical rules governing the conduct of attorneys and paralegals, and apply those rules to hypothetical situations.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism will:
  1. be able to prepare an employment portfolio.
  2. understand unauthorized practice of law.
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