1. Supervisor’sFinal EvaluationofIntern: LAW 260 or 460 Legal Studies/Paralegal Internship
Directions:This evaluationistobe filledoutbythe fieldsupervisor (Attorneyand/orSupervising
Paralegal) of the studentintern.It allowsthe supervisortoevaluate the intern’sperformance and
communicate thisevaluationtothe student’sprofessor andAcademicProgramManager.Thisevaluation
will contribute towardthe student’sfinalgrade.Thisevaluationshouldnottake more than 10 minutesof
your time andisa requirementof the course.Yourresponse tothisperformance evaluationisverymuch
appreciated.Please answereachitemusingthe scale provided.There isspace atthe endof thisformfor
general comments.Youractual scoresand commentswill notbe shareddirectlywiththe student
althoughwe doencourage you to share yourfeedbackwiththe student.
Intern name: Date of evaluation:
AljaPoklar 7.11.2014
Supervisorname: Name ofinternshipsite:
doc. dr. Aleksij Mužina Attorneytrainee
Scoring Key:
5 – Far above expectations.A definite strength.Performswell beyondthe average intern.
4 – Above expectations.Performsabove the average intern.
3 – Acceptable.Meetsstandardsof the average intern.
2 – Belowexpectations.Needssome improvementtomeetstandards.
1 – Far belowexpectations.Needsmuchimprovement.A concern.
NA – Notapplicable ornotenoughinformationtoforma judgment.
Domains for Review
2. Score Item
Basic Work Requirements
5 Attendance:Showsupforscheduledhoursreliably
5 Informssupervisorandmakesarrangementsforabsences
5 Appearance:Is responsivetonormsconcerningclothingandappearance
5 Punctuality:Arrivesontime consistently
5 Uses time effectively
5 Appearsenthusiasticaboutwork,role
5 Initiative:Will activelyseekoutadditional workwithoutbeingasked
5 Dependability:Reliablycompletesassignedtasksontime
5 Qualityof work
5 Completesrequirednumberof hoursordays onsite
Ethical Awarenessand Conduct
5 Demonstratesawarenessof ethical issues.Showsgoodprofessional judgment.
5 Personal behaviorisconsistentwithethical guidelines
5 Consultswithothersaboutethical issues,if necessary
Knowledge and Learning
5 Demonstratesknowledge of substantive legal issues
5 Demonstratesknowledge of procedural issues
5 Demonstrates adequate knowledge law office/practice setting
5 Receptive tolearningwhennew informationisoffered
5 Activelyseeksnewinformationfromstaff orsupervisor
5 Abilitytolearnandunderstandnew information
3. 5 Abilitytoapplynewinformationtothe internshipsetting
Interactionswith Clients
5 Appearscomfortable interactingwithclients
5 Initiatesinteractionswithclients
5 Communicateseffectivelywithclients
5 Buildsrapportand respectwith clients
5 Is sensitiveandresponsive toclients’needs
5 Is sensitivetocultural differences
Interactionswith Co-Workers
5 Appearscomfortable interactingwithotherstaff members
5 Initiatesinteractionswithstaff
5 Communicateseffectively withstaff
5 Effectivelyconveysinformationandexpressesownopinions
5 Effectivelyreceivesinformationandopinionsfromothers
5 Is sensitivetocultural differenceswheninteractingwithotherstaff
Work Products
5 Reliablyandaccuratelykeeps records
5 Writtenreports,notesare completedinatimelyfashion
5 Writtenreportsare of adequate quality
5 Verbal presentationsare presentedinaprofessional manner
Response to Supervision
5 Activelyseekssupervisionwhennecessary
5 Receptive tofeedbackandsuggestionsfromsupervisor
4. 5 Aware of areas inneedof improvement
5 Willingnesstoexplore strengthsandweaknesses
ProgressTowards EstablishedLearning Goals
Score Goal
Do not report.
Thiswill be part of the AcademicClassroomportionof the Course.
Overall,what would you identifyas thisintern’sstrengths as they relate to her/hisrole?
Alja Poklar participated in regular activities of Law firm Mužina, Žvipelj and partners L.t.d. Within this
framework she attended several meetings, legal representations of our clients before courts, state
bodies and other institutions, wrote and archived various official documents and assisted our daily
working process.
She is a highly motivated team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent oral and
written communication skills. She proved being a reliable and diligent person with an excellent
character and good relationships with colleagues as well as others. She is an extremely fast learner.
Her strongest qualifications are based on a combination of her education, experiences, skills, and
friendly personal nature. We truly value her professionalism are sure she will continue to succeed.
Overall,what would you identifyas thisintern’sareas for improvement?