LAW30610 Commercial Law

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module examines the regulation of commercial transactions. It is envisaged that the following areas in particular will be covered (subject to time constraints): typical commercial relationships, their key features and contract structures; general introduction to credit and security; the law of agency; methods of dispute resolution; the role of the Irish courts in adjudicating commercial disputes; procedure in the Commercial Court; passing of property and risk in sale of goods transactions; title disputes; quality obligations under sale of goods contracts.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to:-apply the law covered in each area of the module to a relevant set of facts;-discuss the cases and legislation covered;-identify the principles and concepts underpinning each area;-identify the rationale for each rule of law covered;-identify the laws applicable to a relevant set of facts. Students should also develop the ability to gather and interpret data on aspects of commercial law. They should become familiar with the principal sources of law in this area. On completion of the module, a student should be able to carry out independent research in the field.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

110
Total

134
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Teaching and learning will consist of lectures, guided readings and independent legal research.

This class is taught on an in-person, face-to-face basis. Classes are not recorded, nor are they live-streamed. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

LAW10340 Contract: Formation and
LAW10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Commercial Law (Sale of Goods) (LAW30020), Commercial Law (Security) (LAW30120)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Essay II with problem-based assignment (2000 words) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50
Essay: Essay I with problem-based assignment (2000 words) Week 9 n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback will be provided via Brightspace. Individual feedback will be available from the teaching team by appointment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 14:00 - 15:50