PRACTICUM MANUAL 2013 (Legal Management)

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Department of Legal ManagementCollege of Arts and Sciences

SAN BEDA COLLEGESummer 2013

Bachelor of ScienceIn

Legal Management

PRACTICUM MANUAL


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TABLEOFCONTENTS

RATIONALE 3

OBJECTIVES 3

PRACTICUMPROGRAMIMPLEMENTATION 4

CONTACTPERSONS 9

FLOWCHARTOFPROCEDURES 11

CONSENTFORM 12

PRACTICUMPROGRAMCONTRACT 13

RECOMMENDATIONLETTER 14

SAMPLERESUMEOF LEGAL MANAGEMENT STUDENTINTERN 15

INITIALEVALUATIONSHEET(AFTER100HOURS) 17

FINALEVALUATIONSHEET 19

CHECKLIST OF PRACTICUM DOCUMENTS 22


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PRACTICUM PROGRAM PRIMER

RATIONALE

The Department of Legal Management envisions itself to be at the forefront ofcontributing to legal education in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region by trainingBedan Legal Management Majors to be holistic professionalsfully human, whollyChristian, and truly Filipinowho are ready to respond to the challenges of a globalbusiness-legal environment.

Guided by the Bedan values of Fides(Faith), Scientia (Knowledge), and Virtus(Virtue), the Department aims to realize its vision by providing Bedan Legal ManagementMajors with a learning environment that espouses the Benedictine core values of ora etlabora (prayer and work), community and the pursuit of peace;and a curriculum thatbridges two professions: a career in business with a strong legal background.

The Program aims to produce competent graduates who are

well-versed in the basic principles and processes governing the Philippinelegal system and the intricacies of law as applied to business;

possessed with practical knowledge of basic management principles; adept in research, problem solving, and analysis; and prepared to face the demands of law school, and ultimately, the challenges

of the legal profession.

To help achieve these objectives, incoming senior students are required toundergo a summer internship/on-the-job training program in an organization of theirchoice, preferably in an accredited organization of the department. As the LegalManagement major is immersed in a simulated work environment, he or she is able toapply the theories of law and business learned in the classroom. The training experiencenot only gives a glimpse of available career optionsit also instills professionalism,commitment to excellence, and uncompromising work ethic.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The Practicum Program aims to attain the following objectives:

Allow students to have a deeper appreciation of the significance of theirchosen field and to assess their career options;

Work hand-in-hand with companies in developing professional programs

beneficial to Bedan Legal Management majors; Evaluate the intellectual and professional preparedness of Legal Management

majors with the skills expected of them in the industry; Update the curriculum of the Legal Management program with reference to

the changing demands of industry; and Provide the industry with professionally competent Filipino Bedan Legal

Management graduates who are aware of their role in the society and wholly


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committed to serve, lead, teach and be witnesses of Christ and the Catholicfaith.

PRACTICUM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

I. Persons InvolvedThe following are the persons actively involved in the implementation ofthe Legal Management Practicum Program:

Department Chair Practicum Coordinator Student Coordinator/s Students who will undergo the Practicum Program (Practicum

Students/Interns) Participating Firms/Companies

II. Responsibilities

A. The Department Chair

The Chair has the following responsibilities:

Attend the organization assemblies of the practicum program; Sign all documents pertinent to the practicum program; Recommend students to various firms/companies; Determine projects to be submitted in addition to the documentary

requirements; Coordinate with the practicum and student coordinators regarding the

schedule of the interns, their performance on the job, assessment andevaluation, and other concerns related to the Practicum Program;

Coordinate with the participating firms regarding the internsperformance on the job, assessment and evaluation, and othermatters related to the Practicum Program;

Evaluate and assesses the job performance of practicum students,noting both potential and areas that need improvement; and

Submit the final evaluation and numerical grade of the Interns.

B. The Practicum Coordinator

The practicum coordinator has the following responsibilities:

Act as liaison between the Department of Legal Management and therespective participating companies/institutions;

Prepare practicum work schedules; Specify the necessary requirements expected of practicum students in

terms of completion of research/term papers and attendance inseminars and workshops;


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Monitor the implementation of the practicum program with the help ofthe student coordinators;

Ascertain the status/completion of the required work hours inparticipating firm or company;

Regularly consult and update the Chair on important issues andconcerns related to the practicum program;

Discuss important issues and concerns regarding the practicumprogram with practicum students; and

Evaluate and assess the job performance of practicum students,noting both potential and areas that need improvement.

C. The Student Coordinators/Assistant Student Coordinators

Student Coordinators assist the practicum coordinator and have thefollowing responsibilities:

Accept practicum assignments from the practicum coordinator;

Collect the documents indicated in the practicum program checklistand other documents which the participating firm or company mayrequire;

Coordinate with the different participating companies on jobplacements;

Ascertain the status/completion of the required work hours inparticipating firm or company;

Monitor issues and concerns related to the practicum program; and Assist the practicum coordinator in evaluating job performance of

practicum students.

D. Practicum Students/Interns

The practicum students are incoming senior Bedan Legal Managementstudents enrolled in the Legal Management Office Training Workshop(Practicum or LMG12). They have the following responsibilities:

Submit all the necessary documents for practicum placements whichinclude the letter of intent, resume, letter of recommendation signedby the Department Chair, recent colored picture, contract and waiverform, and other requirements of firms participating in the practicumprogram might require;

Secure received copies of all the documents submitted to the

participating company for filing purposes; Give Practicum Primer for Participating Companies to supervisor and

secure Acknowledgment Receipt; Accomplish and sign the Legal Management practicum contract; Conduct themselves professionally and competently while performing

their assigned tasks in the participating firm;


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As official representatives of the school, abide by school policies andregulations while in the workplace of their choice and strictly observethe participating firms policies and regulations for student trainees;

Observe professionalism, humility and honesty (values expected of atrue Bedan) while in the workplace;

Satisfy the 200-hour practicum requirement and the completion ofaccumulated 15 hours of seminar attendance as endorsed by theDepartment;

Submit all the required documents and forms as indicated in thepracticum checklist, including a comprehensive profile of theparticipating company or institution (i.e., organizational structure,nature of the business, employee population, years in operation,etc.);

Communicate and report to the Practicum Coordinators and theDepartment Chair when required;

Submit a daily log summarizing the activities and tasks performedwhile in the simulated workplace;

Submit a 300-500 word evaluation outlining (1) the projects in whichthe student assisted or managed; (2) meaningful assignments ortasks; (3) positive and negative aspects of the internship; (4) overallsummary of the experience; and (5) other matters deemed significantto the practicum program; and

Submit required projects, term papers, or book reports as determinedby the Department Chair.

E. Participating Companies and Institutions

The participating firms, companies or institutions willing to provide BedanLegal Management students the opportunity to experience being in asimulated workplace for the first time. They have the followingresponsibilities:

Provide on-the-job training; Accomplish the Legal Management Practicum Contract, specifying the

tasks to be assigned to the intern; Submit a preliminary evaluation concerning job performance, attitude

and work ethic after the intern shall have completed 100 hours of on-the-job training;

Accomplish the Final Evaluation Sheet after the intern shall havecompleted the required 200 hours of on-the-job training;

Discuss important issues or concerns regarding the intern or theprogram with the practicum or student coordinators;

Participate in the continuous evaluation of the Legal ManagementProgram by accomplishing survey forms and questionnaires; and

Coordinate with the practicum coordinator or the Department Chair tohelp improve the Legal Management Practicum Program.


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III. Criteria for Practicum Companies and Institutions

For any company to participate in the Practicum Program, the followingcriteria are given:

The participating practicum company or institution must be areputable firm that is able to provide Practicum Students with theneeded training.

It is able to fulfill its responsibilities as a participant to the practicumprogram of the Department of Legal Management.

IV. Mechanics of the Practicum Program

The student must give priority to the accredited institutions of thedepartment when applying. In default thereof, the student mustexecute a waiver, waiving any liability on the part of the school incases such as, but not limited to, sexual harassment, discrimination

and unethical work practices. As per curriculum requirement, each Practicum Student has to

complete 200 hours of on-the-job training. The Practicum Student must have satisfactorily completed the

prerequisite of the Practicum Program (Labor Law or LMG11). In exceptional cases, students who have not taken the pre-requisite

may be allowed to undergo the Practicum Program with the writtenapproval of the Department Chair. Thestudentsgrade in LMG12 shallnot be released until he or she has obtained a passing mark in thepre-requisite subject.

While Practicum assignments are usually undertaken during themonths of April and May, students may be allowed to start their on-the-job training earlier as long as all requirements have beensubmitted.

After completing the first 100 hours, the practicum studentssupervisor will submit a preliminary evaluation concerning jobperformance, attitude and work ethic.

Upon completion of the 200-hour requirement, the practicumstudents supervisor will accomplish the Final Evaluation Sheet.


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V. Calendar of Activities (Schedule to Follow)

Practicum Orientations

Final Examinations (Undergraduate)

Release of Second Semester Grades

Summer EnrolmentStart of Summer Classes/OJT Classroom Meeting

Midterm Examinations/ Submission of the Initial Evaluation(First 100 Hours)

Final Examinations/Final OJT Meeting:Submission of Final Evaluation,Daily Log, Summary, Company Profile and otherdocuments indicated in the practicum checklist/Final Meeting (Evaluation of Practicum Experience)

VI. Practicum Activities

Practicum Orientation and Seminars sponsored by the Department andthe Office of the College Guidance Office

Actual On-the-Job training in the chosen firm, preferably in an accreditedorganization of the department

Other activities as determined by the Department Chair

VII. Practicum Forms (Documents)

o Checklisto Letter of Application/Intent

o Student Resume (including the Departments resume form)o Letter of Recommendation signed by the Department Chairo Legal Practicum Contracto Consent Formo Final Performance Evaluation Formo Seminar Accomplishment Form

VIII. Other Policies of the Practicum Program

Before arranging for an internship or practicum, students shouldfamiliarize themselves with the requirements and procedure for securinga position, and prepare all documents to be submitted to the company of

their choice but preferably in an accredited organization of thedepartment.

Ideally students should choose a job related to their course the legalprofession. Arrangements for other positions, may also be made,provided, the same is approved by the Chair.


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While the Department Chair provides for the list of accredited institutions,finding and applying for a firm are the students responsibilities.

The intern and the immediate supervisor shall sign the practicum contractprovided by the Department of Legal Management beforethe practicumbegins. The contract describes the students responsibilities during thetraining and the work schedule.

All Practicum Companies must satisfy the necessary criteria to participatein the Practicum Program.

The Practicum Student should not have any relative, whether byconsanguinity or affinity, in his/her chosen company or institution. Astudent who willfully violates this provision shall automaticallybe given a grade of 5 and shall be required to re-enroll thesubject and repeat the entire procedure.

Failure to attend the activities required by the Department (e.g.Orientation Assembly and seminars) will be taken against thepracticumstudentsfinal evaluation.

Failure to submit all the necessary documents will also be takenagainst thepracticum studentsfinal evaluation.

The practicum coordinator and at least three student coordinators shallbe chosen from among practicum student applicants based on theiracademic standing and apparent leadership qualities. They shall only berequired to render 100 hours of on-the-job training; 100 credit hours shallbe given in consideration of their active supervision of the internsassigned to them.

CONTACT PERSONS

For inquiries, you may contact the following persons:

the Department Chair Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- CahigTel. No. : 7356011 local 5320E-mail : [email protected]

the Practicum Coordinator Patrick LlamasMobile : 09268482323E-mail : [email protected]

the Student Coordinator Mike GallegoMobile : 09275067998


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the Student Coordinator Amapola BulusanMobile: 09275348162

the Assistant Student Coordinator Abigail ComalingMobile : 09158218168

the Assistant Student Coordinator Ju NaragMobile : 09175270450


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FLOW CHART OF PROCEDURES

Complete seminars as endorsed by the Department

Consult list of companies for possible job placementsor look for your own

Enroll in LMG12 (Legal Management Office Training Workshop)Either during Summer 2011 or the First Semester,

AY 2011-12 as per Department Chairs advice

Submit Requirements to Participating Company(Letter of Intent, Recommendation Letter, Resume,

Transcript of Records if applicable, and other requirements)

Accomplish Consent Form and Contract

Undergo 200 hours of training

Submit all Documentary Requirements asindicated in the Checklist

Secure the final performance evaluation (final grade) fromthe Department Chair

Secure Department Chairs Approval

Secure Department Chairs Signature in theRecommendation Letter

Submit Supervisors Evaluation after 100 ho


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CONSENT FORM

[Date]

Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- CahigChairpersonDepartment of Legal ManagementCollege of Arts and SciencesSan Beda College, Mendiola

Dear Atty. Cahig,

This is to express my intention to undergo 200 hours of office practicum thissummer 2010, one of the requirements I need to fulfill as an incoming seniorLegal Management student.

I fully acknowledge the benefits I will derive from this program. I promise toexercise due diligence in the execution of all tasks assigned to me during myoffice training; strictly observe the participating firms policies and regulations for

student trainees; and exhibit the values expected of a true Bedan in all mydealings with employees and supervisors - professionalism, humility, andhonesty.

I shall also immediately inform you or the Prefect of Student Affairs regardingany significant concern that may arise or any incident that may occur whileengaged in my office training.

(Signature of Student over printed name)

(Signature of Parent/Guardian over printed name)

Noted by:

Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- Cahig

THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENTCollege of Arts & Sciences

San Beda College, Mendiola(02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320E-mail: [email protected]


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[Date]

[Name of Contact Person][Position][Department][Company][Address]

Dear Mr./Miss/Atty. [surname of Addressee],

Peace and every blessing!

I take pleasure in recommending [Name of Practicum Student] for your summerinternship program. [He/She] is a bonafide student of San Beda College taking upBachelor of Science in Legal Management and has satisfactorily complied with allacademic and non-academic requirements of an incoming senior. [He/She] has neverbeen involved in any offense during [his/her] entire stay in the College.

Under our Legal Practicum program, [Miss/Mr._______ ] is required to complete 200hours of on-the-job training. Should you choose to partner with us and accommodateour student, we shall furnish you a copy of our Practicum Primer to assist in monitoring[his/her] attitude, skills, initiative and intellectual preparedness while at work. You will

also be requested to submit a preliminary evaluation form after completion of 100 hours,and a final evaluation sheet upon completion of the 200-hour requirement.

Your feedback about our students and other insights shall be highly appreciated. Theywill be carefully considered in the continuing evaluation of our Practicum program andthe Legal Management curriculum as a whole.

I am confident that [Miss/Mr._______ ] will be able to contribute to further the visionand goals of your institution. Thank you for believing in our Bedans.

Very truly yours,

ATTY. JENNIFER A. BALBOA- CAHIGChairpersonDepartment of Legal Management




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RESUME OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT INTERN

Name (Last, First, Middle) ________________________________________________________

Present Address ________________________________________ Tel. No. _________________

Age _______ Mobile No. ___________________ Citizenship _________________

Date of Birth _____________________ Place of Birth ________________________

EDUCATION:

School Attended Years Attended Awards Received

Grade School

High School

College (except SBC)

SPECIAL AWARDS:(Academic Honors, Distinctions, Scholarships, etc. received in SBC)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:Please give details about the activities, organizations that you have been involvedin together with your positions and responsibilities. Use an extra sheet if necessary.

Activity/Organization Position Responsibility

WORK EXPERIENCE:(Include part-time, practicum, summer job) Use an extra sheet if necessary.

Name of Company Position Held Kind of Work Performed




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SPECIAL SKILLS:Use an extra sheet if necessary.

PREFERRED WORKING SCHEDULE FOR THE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Please indicate the preferredhours for the entire duration of the 100 hours practicum program.

REFERENCES:

Name Position Institution Address Phone Number

CONTACT PERSON/S IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

Name Address Phone Office Contact Number


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Department of Legal Management4th Floor, St. Anselm HallSan Beda CollegeMendiola, Manila(02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320E-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM PROGRAMINIITIAL EVALUATION

(AFTER 100 HOURS)

Student: ____________________________________________

Employing Organization: _______________________ Department: ____________

Job Supervisor: ______________________________ Title: __________________

Employment Dates: _________________________ No. of hours completed: 100

I. Work quality in assigned tasks

Assigned Tasks: (Use a separate sheet if necessary) Numerical Grade(1-5, 5 being the highest)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

Average grade for quality of completed work: _________


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II. Initial evaluation of work habits

1) Has the student so far been able to respond appropriately to given instructions? Yes NoComment ___________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) Has the student been punctual in meeting assignment deadlines and work appointments? Yes NoComment ___________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3) Does the student have the aptitude for the assigned duties? Yes NoComment ___________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4) Does the student work well with co-workers? Yes NoComment ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Job Supervisor)

Signature over Printed NameDate


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FINAL EVALUATION OFLEGAL MANAGEMENT STUDENT INTERNS

NAME OF INTERN:

____________________________________

NAME OF COMPANY/INSTITUTION:

____________________________________

DEPARMENT/UNIT/SECTION ASSIGNED:

__________________________________________

NAME OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

__________________________________________

PART 1: KEY OFFICE WORK FACTORSKindly check the corresponding scales on the blank spaces after the specific key job factor.

A. JOB ATTITUDE (30%) 5 4 3 2 1

1. Initiative: the extent student displays capacity to initiate andwork voluntarily

2. Cooperation: the extent student shows ability to workharmoniously and professionally with superiors and co-employees

3. Industriousness: the extent student displays hard work,diligence and conscientiousness in performing assigned tasks

4. Reliability: the extent student portrays an attitude of

dependability and ability to carry out duties andresponsibilities according to expectations

5. Adaptability: the extent student is able to adjust,accommodate and conform to workplace conditions

INTERPRETATION SCALE

SCORE EQUIVALENCE

5 Outstanding

4 Above Average

3 Average

2 Fair1 Poor


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B. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION (40%) 5 4 3 2 1

1. Job Knowledge: the extent to which student possessesnecessary and expected body of professional informationrelevant to assigned tasks

2. Job Competence: the extent student is able to performassigned tasks with efficiency and accuracy

3. Communication: the extent student is able to convey thoughtsand ideas with ease and proficiency, whether verbally or inwritten forum

4. Ability to Learn: the extent student is able to fully graspinstructions, new skills or assigned work

5. Ability to Think Critically: the extent student is able to analyze,interpret, weigh and make sound judgments

C. JOB PERFORMANCE (30%) 5 4 3 2 1

1. Attendance: how regularly student reports to work

2. Punctuality: how often student reports to work on time3. Quantity of Work Output: how productive student is in

performing and accomplishing assigned tasks

4. Quality of Work Output: the extent student performs assignedtasks with precision, thoroughness and professionalism

5. Use of Company Resources: the extent student reasonablyutilizes company resources

PART 2: DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE OF INTERN AND RECOMMENDATIONSKindly take the time fill out this portion. Use a separate sheet if necessary.

1. What are the Interns strong points?

2. What are the Interns significant limitations?


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3. What can do the Intern do to improve professionally?

4. In case the Student Intern applies for a position in your company for possibleemployment in the future, would you hire him/her? Please state your reasons.

_____Yes ________No

PART 3: EVALUATION OF THE LEGAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM PROGRAM OF SANBEDA COLLEGEAs part of our Evaluation Process, we would like to solicit your comments and suggestions to further improve our

Legal Management Practicum Program.

FACTORS 5 4 3 2 1

1. Policies and procedures of the student practicum program

2. Coordination between the school and participatingcompany/institution

3. Quality of the content of the evaluation sheet

4. Preparedness of the student interns to undergo on-the-job

training

5. What other suggestions can you give to improve the Legal Management practicumprogram of San Beda College?

DATE ACCOMPLISHED: _________________________________NAME OF SUPERVISOR: _________________________________POSITION: _________________________________SIGNATURE: _________________________________CONTACT NUMBER: _________________________________


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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Letter of Application/Intent duly received by Participating Company

Students Resume duly received by Participating Company (including resume

form to be filled out)

Consent Form duly signed by Practicum Student and Parent/Guardian

Recommendation Letter signed by the Department Chair duly received byParticipating Company

Legal Practicum Contract signed by Supervisor

Acknowledgement Slip signed by Supervisor (re: Receipt of LegalManagement Practicum Primer for Participating Companies)

Company/Organizational Profile

Initial Performance Evaluation of Supervisor (upon completion of 100 hours)

Accomplished Practicum Performance Evaluation Form (upon completion ofthe 200-hour requirement)

Certificate of Completion issued by Participating Company

Bundy card/attendance sheets (if applicable)

Seminar Accomplishment Form

Daily Log summarizing the activities performed during on-the-job training

A 300-500 word evaluation of the on-the-job training experience

Project, Term Paper or Thesis Requirement as determined by theDepartment Chair

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