Expand+LAW10420 Legal and Professional Skills
Academic Year 2021/2022
This five-credit module introduces students to the skills and knowledge which are essential to the study of Law, effective University learning and professional development. Students wil...

Hide-LAW10420 Legal and Professional Skills
Academic Year 2021/2022
This five-credit module introduces students to the skills and knowledge which are essential to the study of Law, effective University learning and professional development. Students will be given a solid foundation in the skills of legal research, reading and analysing legal materials and legal writing. The module also introduces basic legal terminology and explains the main sources of law. Students will learn about career options and will have the opportunity to reflect on activities that will support their professional development. The module is delivered in a ‘blended’ format, combining virtual and face-to-face learning activities.

** Penultimate and final year Law students are not permitted to register to this module as their in programme or Horizons elective.**

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module students should be able to:

Understand what is expected of them as active and autonomous University learners;
Understand essential legal words and phrases;
Be familiar with the structure of the Irish legal system;
Effectively use legal and academic databases to find relevant sources;
Critically read and effectively reference primary and secondary sources of law;
Understand the hierarchy of legal sources and apply this in practice;
Understand the career options open to Law graduates;
Develop written presentation skills;
Work independently, developing the skill of time management;
Better understand their own learning strengths, styles, values, skills, interests and preferences;
Understand and effectively use feedback on learning.
Indicative Module Content:
Introduction to Law and University Learning
Reading Cases and Legislation
Legal Research
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
Legal Writing
Presentation Skills
Skills Development
Answering Problem Questions
Industry Insights
Making Use of Feedback