| Course Name |
Law - The Irish Legal System |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
CW-HRILS-Q |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Minor |
South East Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2021. |
| Application Date |
Apply Online: www.itcarlow.ie/LLL |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time, 1 evening per week – 1.5 hours (Indicative). |
| Course Fee |
€575 |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this programme about?
This programme offers students a thorough understanding of the Irish Legal System. Students will be introduced to a broad range of legal topics, giving them a basis on which to develop their legal knowledge.
This p...
Hide-What is this programme about?
This programme offers students a thorough understanding of the Irish Legal System. Students will be introduced to a broad range of legal topics, giving them a basis on which to develop their legal knowledge.
This programme is an ECTS 10 credit module of the Honours Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Discuss the main sources of Irish law and appreciate their relative importance;
• Identify the various divisions within the law;
• Differentiate between the functions of the various members of the legal profession;
• Distinguish between the different courts in the Irish system and know the composition of each and which cases/offences are tried in each;
• Discuss the doctrine of precedent as it operates in Ireland and be able to apply the doctrine to practical situations;
• Identify the different types of legislation in Irish law and map the legislative process;
• Analyse the role and approaches of the courts in interpreting legislation;
• Assess the relevance of the Constitution, the European Union and International law and their impact on the Irish legal system.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Introduction to the Irish Legal System
The Legal Profession
The Court System, the Judiciary and Court Administration
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Access to Justice
Remedies and Enforcement
Precedent
Legislation
Introduction to European Community
Law and the European Union
International Law |
| Number of Credits |
10 |
| Further Enquiries |
Lifelong Learning Centre
Institute of Technology Carlow,
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow.
Tel: 059 9175280
Fax: 059 9175005
Email: lll@itcarlow.ie
Web: www.itcarlow.ie/lll |
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