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Business Law

Lifelong Learning
BP089 BP089ON 6N4045

This course aims to equip the participant with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles and practice of the law and legislation as applicable to business practice.

Award Name Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

12 weeks. Tuesday 18.45 - 21.45.
Online course available also same night and same time.

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Further information

Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.

There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below

In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.

By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.

NOTE: This course MAY take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City, V94 Y6H3. Learners will be notified by text/email.

Tuition Fee: €280.

Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:

Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.

NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.

BP089 Business Law classroom Based Course.
BP089ON Business Law Online Course.

Course Description
• History of Irish and European Law, The Irish court system to include a review of its jurisdiction, the trial process, the law of evidence and the doctrine of precedent

• Contract Law its Origins, formation, performance breach of contract, role of Judges, Judicial Precedent

• Tort Law, tortious liability, negligence, trespass, defamation, vicarious liability, economic torts, defences and remedies

• Criminal Law, Property Law - Land, Ownership, Mortgages, Succession, Owner & Tenants Rights

• Employment Law In Ireland, Courts and EU Legislation

• Introduction to Media Law, Banking, Consumer, Commercial and Company Law, Jurisprudence and Legal Documents and Contracts

6N4045 Business Law

Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider