PRL 934 - Legal Practicum

Prerequisites:
PRL 101 or instructor’s approval
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
Varied credit(s)

The practicum assists students in obtaining work experiences prior to graduation. Under the supervision of a person in the student’s field of study, the student becomes involved through observation and exploratory experience in various areas of the law, such as clerical duties, client interviews, legal research, brief preparation, trial preparation, and post-trial documentation, depending on his/her selected intern site. The student will have an opportunity to be introduced to office practice and the skills involved in his/her chosen career. The student will receive one credit hour for every 60 hours of work completed.