Program Overview

Course Overview

Family Law (Taster Course)

This course provides learners with a sound knowledge of the law regulating the formation, breakdown, and dissolution of the institution of marriage and the family unit.

Course Details

Family Law

• Introduction to Family Law
• Marriage, Cohabitation and Civil Partnership
• Nullity
• Judicial Separation, Divorce and Mediation
• Ancillary Relief
• Child Law, Guardianship and Custody
• Domestic Violence
• Procedures Before the Family Law Courts

Timetables

2025

• Online Delivery - Classes will be delivered live online using Zoom and will commence on Monday, 10th March 2025.
  • Mar: 10, 20*, 24, 31
  • Apr: 07
• On-Campus Delivery - Classes will commence on Monday, 10th March 2025.
  • Mar: 10, 20*, 24, 31
  • Apr: 07

*Public Holiday rescheduled class on Thursday 20th. Please contact for further information.

How to Apply

Enquiry Requirements

All applicants must complete the Introduction to the Irish Legal System course.

• Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
• Under 23 Years - Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017) Min. 5 OD3's in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam and 1 year's legal experience. New Leaving Cert 5 O6/H7's in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam and 1 year's legal experience.
• English Language - If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard.

Fees

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland
  • Study Mode: Part-Time
    • Dublin - Main Campus - Fee: €479.16

Progression

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.