Department of Legal Management

College of Arts and Sciences SAN BEDA COLLEGE Summer 2013

PRACTICUM MANUAL
Bachelor of Science In Legal Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS
RATIONALE OBJECTIVES PRACTICUM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION CONTACT PERSONS FLOW CHART OF PROCEDURES CONSENT FORM PRACTICUM PROGRAM CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION LETTER SAMPLE RESUME OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT STUDENT INTERN INITIAL EVALUATION SHEET (AFTER 100 HOURS) FINAL EVALUATION SHEET CHECKLIST OF PRACTICUM DOCUMENTS 3 3 4 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 22

PRACTICUM PROGRAM PRIMER RATIONALE The Department of Legal Management envisions itself to be at the forefront of contributing to legal education in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region by training Bedan Legal Management Majors to be holistic professionalsfully human, wholly Christian, and truly Filipinowho are ready to respond to the challenges of a global business-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 Management Majors with a learning environment that espouses the Benedictine core values of ora et labora (prayer and work), community and the pursuit of peace; and a curriculum that bridges 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 Philippine legal 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 to undergo a summer internship/on-the-job training program in an organization of their choice, preferably in an accredited organization of the department. As the Legal Management major is immersed in a simulated work environment, he or she is able to apply the theories of law and business learned in the classroom. The training experience not 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 their chosen 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

committed to serve, lead, teach and be witnesses of Christ and the Catholic faith. PRACTICUM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION I. Persons Involved The following are the persons actively involved in the implementation of the Legal Management Practicum Program: II. Department Chair Practicum Coordinator Student Coordinator/s Students who will undergo the Practicum Program Students/Interns) Participating Firms/Companies

(Practicum

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 and evaluation, and other concerns related to the Practicum Program; Coordinate with the participating firms regarding the interns performance on the job, assessment and evaluation, and other matters 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 the respective 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 in seminars and workshops;

Monitor the implementation of the practicum program with the help of the student coordinators; Ascertain the status/completion of the required work hours in participating firm or company; Regularly consult and update the Chair on important issues and concerns related to the practicum program; Discuss important issues and concerns regarding the practicum program 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 the following responsibilities: Accept practicum assignments from the practicum coordinator; Collect the documents indicated in the practicum program checklist and other documents which the participating firm or company may require; Coordinate with the different participating companies on job placements; Ascertain the status/completion of the required work hours in participating 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 Management students enrolled in the Legal Management Office Training Workshop (Practicum or LMG12). They have the following responsibilities: Submit all the necessary documents for practicum placements which include the letter of intent, resume, letter of recommendation signed by the Department Chair, recent colored picture, contract and waiver form, and other requirements of firms participating in the practicum program 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;

As official representatives of the school, abide by school policies and regulations while in the workplace of their choice and strictly observe the participating firms policies and regulations for student trainees; Observe professionalism, humility and honesty (values expected of a true Bedan) while in the workplace; Satisfy the 200-hour practicum requirement and the completion of accumulated 15 hours of seminar attendance as endorsed by the Department; Submit all the required documents and forms as indicated in the practicum checklist, including a comprehensive profile of the participating 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 the Department Chair when required; Submit a daily log summarizing the activities and tasks performed while in the simulated workplace; Submit a 300-500 word evaluation outlining (1) the projects in which the student assisted or managed; (2) meaningful assignments or tasks; (3) positive and negative aspects of the internship; (4) overall summary of the experience; and (5) other matters deemed significant to the practicum program; and Submit required projects, term papers, or book reports as determined by the Department Chair.

E. Participating Companies and Institutions The participating firms, companies or institutions willing to provide Bedan Legal Management students the opportunity to experience being in a simulated workplace for the first time. They have the following responsibilities: 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 onthe-job training; Accomplish the Final Evaluation Sheet after the intern shall have completed the required 200 hours of on-the-job training; Discuss important issues or concerns regarding the intern or the program with the practicum or student coordinators; Participate in the continuous evaluation of the Legal Management Program by accomplishing survey forms and questionnaires; and Coordinate with the practicum coordinator or the Department Chair to help improve the Legal Management Practicum Program.

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Criteria for Practicum Companies and Institutions For any company to participate in the Practicum Program, the following criteria are given: The participating practicum company or institution must be a reputable firm that is able to provide Practicum Students with the needed training. It is able to fulfill its responsibilities as a participant to the practicum program of the Department of Legal Management.

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Mechanics of the Practicum Program The student must give priority to the accredited institutions of the department when applying. In default thereof, the student must execute a waiver, waiving any liability on the part of the school in cases 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 written approval of the Department Chair. The students grade in LMG12 shall not be released until he or she has obtained a passing mark in the pre-requisite subject.

While Practicum assignments are usually undertaken during the months of April and May, students may be allowed to start their onthe-job training earlier as long as all requirements have been submitted. After completing the first 100 hours, the practicum students supervisor will submit a preliminary evaluation concerning job performance, attitude and work ethic. Upon completion of the 200-hour requirement, the practicum students supervisor will accomplish the Final Evaluation Sheet.

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Calendar of Activities (Schedule to Follow) Practicum Orientations Final Examinations (Undergraduate) Release of Second Semester Grades Summer Enrolment Start 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 other documents indicated in the practicum checklist/ Final Meeting (Evaluation of Practicum Experience)

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Practicum Activities Practicum Orientation and Seminars sponsored by the Department and the Office of the College Guidance Office Actual On-the-Job training in the chosen firm, preferably in an accredited organization of the department Other activities as determined by the Department Chair

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Practicum Forms (Documents) o o o o o o o o Checklist Letter of Application/Intent Student Resume (including the Departments resume form) Letter of Recommendation signed by the Department Chair Legal Practicum Contract Consent Form Final Performance Evaluation Form Seminar Accomplishment Form

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Other Policies of the Practicum Program Before arranging for an internship or practicum, students should familiarize themselves with the requirements and procedure for securing a position, and prepare all documents to be submitted to the company of their choice but preferably in an accredited organization of the department. Ideally students should choose a job related to their course the legal profession. Arrangements for other positions, may also be made, provided, the same is approved by the Chair.

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 contract provided by the Department of Legal Management before the practicum begins. The contract describes the students responsibilities during the training and the work schedule. All Practicum Companies must satisfy the necessary criteria to participate in the Practicum Program. The Practicum Student should not have any relative, whether by consanguinity or affinity, in his/her chosen company or institution. A

student who willfully violates this provision shall automatically be given a grade of 5 and shall be required to re-enroll the subject and repeat the entire procedure.

Failure to attend the activities required by the Department (e.g. Orientation Assembly and seminars) will be taken against the practicum students final evaluation. Failure to submit all the necessary documents will also be taken against the practicum students final evaluation.
The practicum coordinator and at least three student coordinators shall be chosen from among practicum student applicants based on their academic standing and apparent leadership qualities. They shall only be required to render 100 hours of on-the-job training; 100 credit hours shall be given in consideration of their active supervision of the interns assigned to them.

CONTACT PERSONS For inquiries, you may contact the following persons: the Department Chair Tel. No. : E-mail : the Practicum Coordinator Mobile : E-mail : the Student Coordinator Mobile : Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- Cahig 7356011 local 5320 email_jbalboa@yahoo.com Patrick Llamas 09268482323 itsmepat44@yahoo.com Mike Gallego 09275067998

the Student Coordinator Mobile:

Amapola Bulusan 09275348162

the Assistant Student Coordinator Abigail Comaling Mobile : 09158218168 the Assistant Student Coordinator Ju Narag Mobile : 09175270450

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FLOW CHART OF PROCEDURES

Complete seminars as endorsed by the Department

Consult list of companies for possible job placements or look for your own
Secure Department Chairs Signature in the Recommendation Letter

Enroll in LMG12 (Legal Management Office Training Workshop) Either during Summer 2011 or the First Semester, AY 2011-12 as per Department Chairs advice
Secure Department Chairs Approval

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 Supervisors Evaluation after 100 hours

Submit all Documentary Requirements as indicated in the Checklist

Secure the final performance evaluation (final grade) from the Department Chair
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THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT College of Arts & Sciences San Beda College, Mendiola (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

CONSENT FORM
[Date] Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- Cahig Chairperson Department of Legal Management College of Arts and Sciences San Beda College, Mendiola Dear Atty. Cahig, This is to express my intention to undergo 200 hours of office practicum this summer 2010, one of the requirements I need to fulfill as an incoming senior Legal Management student. I fully acknowledge the benefits I will derive from this program. I promise to exercise due diligence in the execution of all tasks assigned to me during my office training; strictly observe the participating firms policies and regulations for student trainees; and exhibit the values expected of a true Bedan in all my dealings with employees and supervisors - professionalism, humility, and honesty. I shall also immediately inform you or the Prefect of Student Affairs regarding any significant concern that may arise or any incident that may occur while engaged in my office training. (Signature of Student over printed name) (Signature of Parent/Guardian over printed name) Noted by: Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- Cahig

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Department of Legal Management

4th Floor, St. Anselm Hall San Beda College Mendiola, Manila (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

LEGAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM PROGRAM CONTRACT

Practicum Student: Department Chair: Atty. Jennifer A. Balboa- Cahig Students Address during on-the-job training: Phone: Cell Number: Employing Organization: Address: Job Supervisor: Phone: Employment dates/schedule: Hours to complete: 200 Assigned Tasks: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
(Use a separate sheet if necessary)

E-mail: Department: Title: Fax:

The Student certifies that he/she does not have any relative (by consanguinity or affinity) working in the organization. He/She agrees to faithfully abide by the terms of this contract. The Supervisor agrees to guide the student in performing the tasks outlined in this contract.

Signature of Student over Printed Name

Signature of Supervisor over Printed Name

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THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT College of Arts & Sciences San Beda College, Mendiola (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

[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 summer internship program. [He/She] is a bonafide student of San Beda College taking up Bachelor of Science in Legal Management and has satisfactorily complied with all academic and non-academic requirements of an incoming senior. [He/She] has never been involved in any offense during [his/her] entire stay in the College. Under our Legal Practicum program, [Miss/Mr._______ ] is required to complete 200 hours of on-the-job training. Should you choose to partner with us and accommodate our 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. They will be carefully considered in the continuing evaluation of our Practicum program and the Legal Management curriculum as a whole. I am confident that [Miss/Mr._______ ] will be able to contribute to further the vision and goals of your institution. Thank you for believing in our Bedans. Very truly yours, ATTY. JENNIFER A. BALBOA- CAHIG

Chairperson

Department of Legal Management

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THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT College of Arts & Sciences San Beda College, Mendiola (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

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 Grade School High School College (except SBC) Years Attended Awards Received

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

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please give details about the activities, organizations that you have been involved
in 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 preferred
hours 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 Management

4th Floor, St. Anselm Hall San Beda College Mendiola, Manila (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

LEGAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM PROGRAM INIITIAL EVALUATION (AFTER 100 HOURS)

Student: ____________________________________________ Employing Organization: _______________________ Job Supervisor: ______________________________ Department: ____________ Title: __________________

Employment Dates: _________________________ No. of hours completed: 100 I. Work quality in assigned tasks Assigned Tasks: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Average grade for quality of completed work: _________ (Use a separate sheet if necessary) Numerical Grade (1-5, 5 being the highest)

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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 No Comment ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

2) Has the student been punctual in meeting assignment deadlines and work appointments? Yes No Comment ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

3) Does the student have the aptitude for the assigned duties? Yes No Comment ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

4) Does the student work well with co-workers? Yes No Comment ___________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________

(Job Supervisor) Signature over Printed Name Date

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THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT College of Arts & Sciences San Beda College, Mendiola (02)7356011/7357861-63 local 5320 E-mail: email_jbalboa@yahoo.com

FINAL EVALUATION OF LEGAL MANAGEMENT STUDENT INTERNS

NAME OF INTERN: ____________________________________ NAME OF COMPANY/INSTITUTION: ____________________________________ DEPARMENT/UNIT/SECTION ASSIGNED: __________________________________________ NAME OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: __________________________________________ PART 1: KEY OFFICE WORK FACTORS Kindly check the corresponding scales on the blank spaces after the specific key job factor. A. JOB ATTITUDE (30%) 1. Initiative: the extent student displays capacity to initiate and work voluntarily 2. Cooperation: the extent student shows ability to work harmoniously and professionally with superiors and coemployees 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 and responsibilities according to expectations 5. Adaptability: the extent student is able to adjust, accommodate and conform to workplace conditions 5 4 3 2 1 INTERPRETATION SCALE SCORE EQUIVALENCE 5 Outstanding 4 Above Average 3 Average 2 Fair 1 Poor

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B. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION (40%) 5 1. Job Knowledge: the extent to which student possesses necessary and expected body of professional information relevant to assigned tasks 2. Job Competence: the extent student is able to perform assigned tasks with efficiency and accuracy 3. Communication: the extent student is able to convey thoughts and ideas with ease and proficiency, whether verbally or in written forum 4. Ability to Learn: the extent student is able to fully grasp instructions, 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%) 1. Attendance: how regularly student reports to work 2. Punctuality: how often student reports to work on time 3. Quantity of Work Output: how productive student is in performing and accomplishing assigned tasks 4. Quality of Work Output: the extent student performs assigned tasks with precision, thoroughness and professionalism 5. Use of Company Resources: the extent student reasonably utilizes company resources
Kindly take the time fill out this portion. Use a separate sheet if necessary.

PART 2: DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE OF INTERN AND RECOMMENDATIONS 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 possible employment in the future, would you hire him/her? Please state your reasons. _____Yes ________No

PART 3: EVALUATION OF THE LEGAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM PROGRAM OF SAN BEDA COLLEGE
As part of our Evaluation Process, we would like to solicit your comments and suggestions to further improve our Legal Management Practicum Program.

FACTORS 1. Policies and procedures of the student practicum program 2. Coordination between the school and participating company/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 practicum program 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 by Participating Company Legal Practicum Contract signed by Supervisor Acknowledgement Slip signed by Supervisor (re: Receipt of Legal Management 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 of the 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 the Department Chair

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