Introduction to the Irish Legal System (Taster Course from DLSP)

Overview

Students will gain a understanding of Irish legal system.

This module will develop the understanding of the branches of the legal profession, their key roles and functions and how they are inter-related.

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.

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Why Study the Irish Legal System at Griffith College?

This module aims to introduce students to the following:

Both what ‘law’ is and the difference between a common law and a civil law system.
The historical development of the Irish legal system and in particular the influence of the reception of the Constitution of 1937.
The doctrine of precedent and increase the learners’ awareness of the structure and jurisdiction of the various courts in the Irish court system.
The knowledge of the sources of law, in particular, the Irish Constitution of 1937.
Introduce learners to the concept of legal reasoning.