Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Foundations of Law
(a) Outline and describe the nature and purpose of law; Understand the framework within which law operates
(b) Distinguish between civil and criminal law;
(c) Discuss the sources of Irish law;
(c) Describe the courts system in Ireland (including the Commercial Court);
(d) Describe the operation of the doctrine of precedent;
Contract Law
(e) Identify the essential elements of a legally enforceable contract, including a contract of sale and electronic contracts
(f) Understand how to approach the basic terms of a contract (express and implied);
(g) Identify the ways in which a contract can be discharged / terminated, and basic contract law remedies
(h) Outline the main provisions of consumer law as it applies to sales
Employment Law
(i) Outline the considerations to be taken into account in determining the status of a worker
(k) Outline the typical contents of an employment contract and the duties of employers and employees
(l) Explain the main employment rights of employees, including rights in relation to dismissal, redundancy and equality
Other aspects of Law
(m) Explain, using case studies as appropriate, the wider impact law has on the business environment in Ireland;
(n) Identify the impact of the law of tort on Irish businesses and have an awareness of the law of negligence
(o) Demonstrate an awareness of the existence of Health & Safety Legislation and in particular the duties of employers and employees
(p) Demonstrate an understanding of Data Protection rules
(q) Demonstrate an understanding of the regulation of chartered accountants, including the role of IAASA and Professional Standards
(r) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Money Laundering
Negotiations
(s) Analyse the causes of disputes and identify strategies for their resolution
(t) Conduct an effective negotiation.