<Module Code>: Law and Voluntary Organisations
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Law and Voluntary Organisations
Law and Voluntary Organisations
NFQ Level:
9
ECTS Credits:
5
To introduce students who do not have a legal background to the basic structure of
the legal system, the processes of legal research and analysis;
To select specific areas of law which may impinge on pastoral services management
and through key studies show how legalisation and administrative procedures direct
and constrain officials and safeguard accountability and fair treatment of individuals.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
Learning Outcomes
Associated Programme Outcomes
On completion students should be able to:
Apply critically ethical and legal principles
appropriate to the non-profit and voluntary
sector to questions and problems faced in
management practice;
1. Describe briefly the Irish legal system and
the place of voluntary organisations therein
2. Explain the various areas of law into which
voluntary organisations impinge
3. Recognise the nature of legal problems likely
to arise in the management of voluntary
organisations and to identify the sources of
assistance in the solution.
Reflect on their experience in the light of human
and social commitments based on
considerations of ethics and justice, equality
and respect for persons in order to critique past
practice and present policies.
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Introduction to Non Profit Management Concepts
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
<Module Code>: Law and Voluntary Organisations
Indicative Context
An Introduction to Legal Systems: European Law and Domestic Law
The Irish Legal System: The Legislative Process, the Oireachtas and the Jurisdiction of the Courts
The Legal Profession: Identifying its role in the decision-making process and the importance of preserving an
organisation’s ethos
The Law of Equity and the creation of Trusts
The Powers and Duties of Trustees
The Constitution of Charities: Charitable Trusts and their classifications
The Incorporation Companies: Companies Limited by Guarantee
The Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests
Issues arising in Asylum Law
Issues arising in Employment Law
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment 1: Case Study
%
Assignment 2: Final Examination or Assignment
Coursework Breakdown
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Independent Learning
Library
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addressed
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Assessment Date
Hours
24
101
Total Workload 125
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Bassett, W.
Religious Organisations and the Law,
New York: Clark Boardman Callaghan, 1997
Delaney, H.
Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, Round Hall Ltd., 2002
Keane, R.
Equity and Trusts in Ireland, Butterworths Law, 1998
Keane, R.
Company Law in the Republic of Ireland, Butterworths Law, 1991
O’Halloran, K. Charity Law, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2000
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