LEI 278 - Career Development for Paralegals

3 Credit(s)

Elective course for the bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
In this course, students concentrate on career development for new legal professionals. Students develop new résumés and cover letters and revise existing writing samples in preparation for entering the job market. With individual guidance from the instructor, students produce a primary résumé and alternative résumé(s) based upon their unique education and professional experience using the latest techniques in résumé development. Students have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews, develop and use an “elevator pitch,” and utilize a variety of social media tools to manage their developing careers. Students study the hiring process for employment with solo practitioners, medium and large law firms, and state and federal government agencies. This course also includes a focus on the role of a mentor, membership in professional organizations, and networking. This is a legal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Law, Ethics, Legal Research I, and Legal Research II.