Introduction to the Irish Legal System (Taster Course from DLSP) drafted

Program Overview

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Course Overview

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Students will gain an understanding of the Irish legal system.

This module will develop the understanding of the branches of the legal profession, their key roles and functions and how they are inter-related.

This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the module is drawn from Griffith College’s suite of QQI-validated programmes.

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Why Study the Irish Legal System at Griffith College?

This module aims to introduce students to the following:

Both what ‘law’ is and the

difference between a common law and a civil law system

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The

historical development of the Irish legal system

and in particular the influence of the reception of the Constitution of 1937.

The doctrine of precedent and increase the learners’ awareness of the structure and jurisdiction of the various

courts in the Irish court system

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The

knowledge of the sources of law

, in particular, the Irish Constitution of 1937.

Introduce learners to the

concept of legal reasoning

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Intake Dates

The next intake for this course will be:

September

Please see the timetable section for the course dates.

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Related Courses

Employment Law from DLSP Constitutional Law and Judicial Review from DLSP

Program Outline

Course Details

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Introduction to the Irish Legal System Subjects

Introduction

Sources of Law –national and international

The Irish Courts

Legal Personnel

The Doctrine of Precedent

International Law - European Union Law; the European Convention on Human Rights

Legal Research

Legal Writing

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Progression

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What further study can I do?

Further to completion of this module, learners are recommended to continue their studies at Griffith College by applying for our Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course.