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Student
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You will need to access your degree audit in Degree Works on NEST to fill out some
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PALG497 Paralegal Seminar & Internship
Application (Deadline: March 1)
This is the online application for PALG497 Paralegal Seminar and Internship. We are no
longer accepting applications in hard copy. You must submit your application by March 1,
2022 in order to be eligible for PALG497 in the Fall 2022 semester.
PALG497 is for Paralegal Studies Minors and Post-BA students ONLY. If you are a Justice
Studies Major you need to fill out the application for JUST497.
Please review the program website (https://www.montclair.edu/justice-studies/student-
resources/internship-process-info/) to ensure you meet the requirements to complete this
application.
PLEASE NOTE: This application cannot be saved and returned to later, you must complete
and submit in one sitting. You will need to refer to your current degree audit in Degree Works
on NEST to answer some sections in this application.
If you have any questions before starting the application, please contact Prof. Nicole A.
Fackina, Paralegal Studies Program Director (fackinan@montclair.edu or 973-655-7759).
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Paralegal Studies Minor Skip to question 14
Post-BA Paralegal Studies Certificate Skip to question 18
For Undergraduate
Paralegal Minors
Students in the minor must have a 2.75 GPA overall and in the minor to
be eligible for PALG497.
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January 2023
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Alternative Email Address *
Select your program *
Please list your major(s) *
Overall GPA *
Paralegal Studies Minor GPA *
Expected graduation date *
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For Post-BA Certificate Students
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Academic
Qualifications
You will need to access your degree audit in Degree Works on NEST to fill out
some parts of this section.
Please enter your final grade for completed courses.
Enter "IP" for courses you are currently taking that are in progress.
PALG312 requires a C- or better prior to the placement semester.
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Please list your prior Institution. *
Please list the degree obtained and the year you completed it. (Ex: BA in History,
2019) *
Current Paralegal GPA (put N/A if you do not have a GPA yet) *
Enter your final grade for PALG210 Law and Litigation *
Enter your final grade for PALG312 Research and Writing for Paralegals *
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Placement Preferences
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In addition to PALG210 and PALG312, have you completed at least two (2) Paralegal
Studies elective courses OR do you have at least two Paralegal Studies electives in
progress? *
Are you seeking approval for self-placement or requesting to use your current
place of employment? *
If yes, please provide the following information: Name of the Agency/Firm, Name,
Title, and Contact Information of your Supervisor, and a brief statement of how the
position relates to your concentration.
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Other:
Check all that apply.
Law Firm - general
Real Estate
Corporate
Criminal
Intellectual Property Rights
Immigration
Family
Personal Injury
NJ Office of the Public Defender
Legal Aid Society - NYC
Prosecutor's Office
Superior Court
Are you seeking assistance from the Applied Learning Specialist for internship
placement? *
If yes, SELECT THREE (3) placement options below. These are just initial
preferences. At your required meeting, you will have the opportunity to discuss
options, but you are ultimately responsible for applying to and securing your own
internship placement.
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If you are seeking assistance to be placed by the Applied Learning Specialist,
please list some geographic preferences. (Ex: Morris, Passaic, Essex, New York)
You may use the space below to provide any additional information.
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Important
Information
● There are no exceptions to the deadline date.
● You must complete PALG210, PALG312 and two (2) Paralegal electives before your
internship semester.
● You must obtain a C- or better in PALG312.
● You must have a 2.75 GPA Overall and in the Paralegal Studies Program to be eligible
for PALG497.
● Placements requiring background checks can take as long as eight weeks for
clearance.
● You may be responsible for finding your own placement if you are arrested during the
placement process, have a juvenile/adult arrest or conviction, or do not pass a
background check. Please advise the Applied Learning Specialist of any charges or
arrests you have incurred at your placement meeting.
● Students who are not U.S. citizens may encounter difficulties in securing certain
placements.
● Some placements do not accept students who work as bartenders or who serve
alcoholic beverages.
● The Applied Learning Specialist cannot guarantee placement at any site, or at a
specific location.
● Final decisions are made by the site based on background clearance, strength of
your resume, and interview.
● At all times students are encouraged to remain vigilant about finding a placement,
as PALG497 is a requirement, and it is ultimately your responsibility to complete all
requirements (at all stages) for this course.
● When your application is approved, you must schedule a placement meeting with the
Applied Learning Specialist within five (5) business days.
● You will need to bring a copy of your resume and Degree Audit to your placement
meeting. Resumes must be in acceptable format with no spelling or grammatical
errors.
● Permits for PALG497 are not entered until the end of the semester once grades are
posted and your GPA is calculated.
● You must apply for graduation (completion of your paralegal certificate) in NEST by
the deadlines established by the Office of the Registrar. Please visit their website for
additional details.
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Yes
I understand and agree to the statements above. *
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