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LEGL 1208: Paralegal Practicum
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Paralegal Program
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Students synthesize the experiences gained from practicum placements and existing positions in legal environments, and showcase their accomplishments by designing a professional portfolio for use in job interviews.
Credits
3.5
Year of study
Prerequisites
Formal admission to the paralegal program and completion of most core courses.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
None
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 9
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 509
Total Hours: 518
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 509
Total Hours: 518
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
None
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.