LAW37430

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

Describe the position and attributes of jury trial in the Irish justice system, with reference to its history.
Debate trends and controversies relating to the jury with reference to the law and social science literature.
Suggest reforms to the law and practice of jury trials.
Demonstrate the ability to research and deliver a presentation.
Demonstrate improved independent research skills.

Indicative Module Content:

Examples of the topics which will be considered include aspects of jury history, the jury secrecy rule, jury misconduct, the Special Criminal Court and the representativeness of juries.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

On this module, feedback is available in several formats: Individual and group feedback on specific issues discussed in seminars Individual feedback during student office hours. Group feedback on the research drafts. Individual feedback on research drafts. Group feedback on the final assignment