Cape Fear Community College

LEX 110 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Class: 3
Lab: 0
Credit: 3
This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system, and an emphasis is placed on the role of professional and legal ethics.  Topics include regulations, ethics, case analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, professional organizations, terminology and other related topics.  Upon completion, the student should be able to explain the role of a paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of paralegals. 
LEX 130 Civil Injuries
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Class: 3
Lab: 0
Credit: 3

This course covers traditional tort concepts and the evolving body of individual rights created by statute.  Topics include intentional and non-intentional torts with emphasis on negligence, strict liability, civil rights, workplace and environmental liability, remedies, and damages.  Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, explain, and evaluate elements of civil injuries and related defenses.