Module: LA4901 - PRINCIPLES OF LAW Per Week: 2 Lecture: ; Tutorial:1 Credits: 6 Rationale And Purpose Of The Module: Principles of Law is an introduction to law for non-law students. Syllabus: The module provides the student with a basic knowledge of the Irish legal system, including: the Irish Constitution, the legal profession in Ireland, sources of Irish law, European Union law, Criminal law and Tort law. Learning Outcomes: Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to: Recount fundamental concepts of the Irish legal system; Explain the Irish Court structure, and the personnel involved; Differentiate between the sources of law which operate within a common law jurisdiction and summarise the methods of interpretation; Outline core principles relating to four primary areas of Irish law, namely constitutional, criminal, tort and European Law; Locate and interpret the relevant case law in the area; Evaluate the accessibility of the legal system. Research Findings Incorporated In To The Syllabus (If Relevant): Prime Texts: A Kenneally and J Tully, The Irish Legal System (Clarus Press, Dublin 2013) The most recent edition of the Irish Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann) Semester - Year To Be First Offered: Autumn - 09/10 Academic Instruments Tutorials make up 25% of the final grade; a Final Examination makes up the remaining 75%. For Repeats, the Examination makes up 100% of the final grade. Module Leader:
Module: LA4901 - PRINCIPLES OF LAW Per Week: Lecture: 2 ; Tutorial:1 Credits: 6 Rationale And Purpose Of The Module: Principles of Law is an introduction to law for non-law students. Syllabus: The module provides the student with a basic knowledge of the Irish legal system, including: the Irish Constitution, the legal profession in Ireland, sources of Irish law, European Union law, Criminal law and Tort law. Learning Outcomes: Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to: Recount fundamental concepts of the Irish legal system; Explain the Irish Court structure, and the personnel involved; Differentiate between the sources of law which operate within a common law jurisdiction and summarise the methods of interpretation; Outline core principles relating to four primary areas of Irish law, namely constitutional, criminal, tort and European Law; Locate and interpret the relevant case law in the area; Evaluate the accessibility of the legal system. Research Findings Incorporated In To The Syllabus (If Relevant): Prime Texts: A Kenneally and J Tully, The Irish Legal System (Clarus Press, Dublin 2013) The most recent edition of the Irish Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann) Semester - Year To Be First Offered: Autumn - 09/10 Academic Instruments Tutorials make up 25% of the final grade; a Final Examination makes up the remaining 75%. For Repeats, the Examination makes up 100% of the final grade. Module Leader: