Module Code - Title:
LA4901
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PRINCIPLES OF LAW
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
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Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Principles of Law is an introduction to law for non-law students
Syllabus:
The module provides the student with a basic knowledge of the Irish legal system, the Irish Constitution, the legal profession in Ireland, sources of Irish law, European Union law, Criminal law and Tort law.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Recount fundamental concepts of the Irish legal system;
Explain the Irish Court structure, and the personnel involved;
Differentiate between the sources of law which operate within a common law jurisdiction and summarise the methods of interpretation;
Outline core principles relating to four primary areas of Irish law, namely constitutional, criminal, tort and European Law;
Locate and interpret the relevant case law in the area;
Evaluate the accessibility of the Irish legal system.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
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Module Leader:
jamie.mcloughlin@ul.ie