Program Overview

Land Law (Taster Course)

Overview

This course will ensure a detailed knowledge of the rules of land law. This course will enable learners to trace current entitlements from those succeeded to contractually and foster an understanding of legal and equitable interests in property.

Why Study Land Law at Griffith College?

On successful completion of this module, learners should be able to:

• Explain the historical background to land law.
• Describe the estates in land law, including the ability to distinguish particular estates and analyse the validity of dispositions purporting to convey particular estates.
• Discuss the rules of land law, including engaging in analysis of these rules and proposals for reform, where applicable.
• Assess judicial and legislative rules on land law.
• Analyse factual scenarios and be able to identify the estate, type of ownership, and particular rule of land law in question.

Intake Dates

We run one intake for this course, commencing as follows:

• January 2025*

Subject to sufficient numbers*

Related Courses

• Introduction to the Irish Legal System (Taster Course from DLSP)
• Criminal Law (Taster Course)
• Law of Contract (Taster Course)

Course Details

Land Law

• Introduction to Land Law
• Estates
• Co-Ownership
• Family Property
• Registered and Unregistered Land
• Adverse Possession
• Licences
• Introduction to Landlord and Tenant (including mediation)
• Succession

Entry 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 award and 1 year's legal experience.
• New Leaving Cert: 5O6/H7's in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award 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. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.

Fees

Tuition Fees

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