Family Law (Taster 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.

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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

Course commencing

March 2019*

*subject to sufficient numbers

Course details

Family Law Subjects

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

March 2020, dates available on Request

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)

Two Honours Level, Grade C3s or above and four Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include a language, English, Irish or another language) or equivalent exam taken.

New Leaving Cert

2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language).

How to Apply

Directly to Griffith College Short Courses Department

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Fees

Study Mode: Part-Time

Fee: EUR 412.50

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.