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This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in legal practice and principles to enable the learner to appreciate the role of law in a range of vocational context and within their personal l...

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This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in legal practice and principles to enable the learner to appreciate the role of law in a range of vocational context and within their personal lives.

Learners will be able to:
• Identify the sources of Irish law to include an explanation of the features of each source
• Assess the role of the Constitution in the Irish legal system
• Explain the meaning of common general legal terms to include plaintiff, defendant, injunction, in camera and precedent
• Outline the structure of the Irish judicial system to include the hierarchy, jurisdiction, and function of courts within the Irish court system.
• Outline the role and function of personnel within the Irish legal system
• Explore the impact of European Law on the Irish legal system
• Define the nature of tort to include the recognition between tort and other civil and criminal wrongs
• Describe the proceedings in a Court of law
• Evaluate relevant documents and legislation relevant to a specific vocational area
• Identify the main categories of remedies available to include compensation, injunction, declaration, specific performance and Judicial review
• Evaluate impact of European Law on Irish Law
• Identify the sources Irish law to include an explanation of the features of each source
• Distinguish between civil and criminal, public and private and procedural and substantive law.