Family Law (Taster Course)

Land law from DLSP
Type
Professional / Short Course
Duration
8 Weeks x 1 Evening
Validated by
Griffith College
Mode
Part-Time
Campus
Dublin
NFQ Level
N/A
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Course Overview

Taken from the DLSP curriculum, this module will familiarise learners with the fundamental principles and substantive rules of Irish family law.

Provide learners with a sound knowledge of the law regulating the formation, breakdown, and dissolution of the institution of marriage and the family unit.

 

This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the module is drawn from Griffith College’s suite of QQI-validated programmes.

Why Study Family Law at Griffith College?

  • Provide learners with a sound knowledge of the law regulating the formation, breakdown, and dissolution of the institution of marriage and the family unit.
  • Provide learners with an understanding of the fundamental rights and duties of the State and of individuals in relation to the family and children.
  • Enable learners to apply family law theory to different factual situations.
  • Acquaint learners with practice and procedures before the Family Courts in Ireland.
  • Ensure that learners can prepare documents necessary to bring a case to trial before the family courts in Ireland.

Intake Dates

We run one intake for this course, commencing as follows:

 

  • Spring: March*

 

*subject to sufficient numbers

Please see the timetable section. 

Course Details

Family Law 

  • Introduction to Family Law
  • Marriage, Cohabitation and Civil Partnership
  • Nullity
  • Judicial Separation, Divorce and Mediation
  • Ancillary Relief
  • Child Law, Guardianship and Custody
  • Domestic Violence
  • Procedures Before the Family Law Courts

Course Contatcs

If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected] or 01 415 0429.

Timetables

2024

Course dates to be confirmed.

Please contact [email protected] to request a timetable.

How to Apply

Enquiry Requirements

All applicants must complete the Introduction to the Irish Legal System course.

Mature Students 

If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.

Under 23 Years -

Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)

Min. 5 OD3's in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam and 1 year's legal experience.

New Leaving Cert

Min. 5 O6/H7's in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam and 1 year's legal experience.

English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.

Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.

How to Apply

Directly to Griffith College Professional Academy

Fees

Study Mode: Part-Time

Fee: EUR 475.00

Progression

What further study can I do?

Further to completion of this module, learners are recommended to continue their studies at Griffith College by applying for our Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course.
 

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