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At the end of this module, a student, who has attended lectures and engaged with directed readings, will be able to:
a) Demonstrate knowledge of the Irish legal system.
b) Evaluate the hierarchy of sources of law.
c) Critically analyse the interaction of various sources of law and their precise value in the Irish legal system.
d) Discuss the function and jurisdiction of the Irish courts in interpreting legislation and the role of the courts in developing (or otherwise) common law.
e) Analyse discrete topics relating to judges; lawyers; women, feminism and Irish law; and access to justice.
In this academic year, LAW10360 will examine the following topics over the duration of the module (subject to change):
The rule of law and sources of law
Courts system and jurisdiction;
Law, legislation & legislative (statutory) interpretation;
Common law and precedent,
EU & international law in the Irish legal system
Judges in the Irish legal system
Legislation as the main source of law
Lawyers in a digital age
Women, feminism and the Irish legal system.
Access to justice (civil legal aid)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 105 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: LAW10360 General Introduction to the Irish Legal System is assessed by means of a closed book end of trimester two-hour examination. Students will be provided with an indication of examinable topics. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Throughout the semester: Should students require feedback on their learning for this module, then students are encouraged to self-assess their learning, and seek clarification from the relevant lecturer who delivered that topic, by arranging to meet the lecturer during their office hours. See the module outline for contact details of lecturers. Group Feedback on Examination: On release of LAW10360 examination results in June 2023, group class feedback will be available on the examination. Individual Feedback on Examination: Students will be informed of opportunities to receive individual feedback on their examination. This will follow UCD School of Law requirements for viewing/ individual feedback on the examination. Further information on this process will be communicated to you in June 2023 via Brightspace.
Name | Role |
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Mr Raymond Byrne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Maebh Harding | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Sophie McNeill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |