PLGL 498 - Work Experience in Legal Assisting

    Recent Professors
    Michell Jay
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PLGL 498
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of legal assisting. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.