OADM 1456: Practicum
Effective date
January 2016
Department
Legal Administrative Assistant
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This two-week practicum in a law office or the legal department of a government or business gives students practical experience in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the program.
This course is part of the full-time Legal Administrative Assistant Program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OADM 1450, OADM 1452, OADM 1451, OADM 1454, OADM 1453, OADM 1455, OADM 1460.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- use the knowledge and skills from this program in a legal office setting
- demonstrate appropriate business-related interpersonal skills
- attend punctually and consistently
- demonstrate good attitude and initiative
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 70
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Practicum hosts mentor students performing a variety of legal office tasks.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Practicum
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100
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Instructor assesses the student with input from the practicum sponsor
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Course topics
- Legal office operations
- Professional behavior
- Confidentiality
- Effective communication
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.