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Internships for our paralegal students have been an invaluable feature for students seeking to put their academic training into practice and to learn more about the day-to-day operations of a law office. An internship provides an opportunity for a student to determine whether or not a particular firm or area of law would be of interest for the long term. Moreover, an internship enables a firm to informally interview an intern over a period of time by being able to assess the character, ability, and personality of the intern. Over the last several years, dozens of paralegal students have been offered jobs prior to or soon after completion of their internships with law firms who served as their internship hosts. That's real value! |
Using the U of M e-Recruiting System The U of M offers employers the opportunity to post their internship postings on our campus-wide electronic network. This network can be accessed by current students or alumni. This system can be used for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, or internships. When posting an internship, consider the tasks you have for your internship. Are these tasks or project a learning opportunity for a student? Will it assist them in learning more about your industry or organization? Particularly for academic internships, we encourage you to distinguish between an internship and a part-time job. In general, an internship provides a learning opportunity for the student to acquire new skills or knowledge during the internship period. A part-time job generally involves tasks that a typical part-time employee has performed in the past such as answering the phone, filing, or handling customer requests. A few examples of an academic internship are Marketing Research projects, Process Improvement Projects, Social Media Development and Analysis, or Financial or Pricing Analysis projects. The list varies with employers and their organizations but the goal is project work that “teaches” the students something new through the experience. Our students need both internships and part-time jobs so we are happy to list both types of opportunities for you—we just ask you to categorize your needs between these two options. When using this system, it is important to clearly communicate your opportunity in order to attract students to your posting. Points of importance include:
Click here to view a sample posting which you can use as template for your position. To Create an eRecruiting account, click here.
Many employers find it helpful to use more than one approach for recruitment. Our staff is available to help you with your recruiting strategies for internships. For further questions, contact Kathy Tuberville at K.Tuberville@memphis.edu. |
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