Law
Third Level Courses
•
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law
•
Certificate in Constitutional
and Family Law
•
Certificate in Contract
Employment Law
•
Single Subject - Company Law
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COURSE TITLE
DURATION
DAY AND TIME
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law
4 years; 24 weeks
per annum
Monday to Wednesday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
Certificate in Constitutional
and Family Law
1 year; 26 weeks
per annum
Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Certificate in Contract
Employment Law
1 year; 26 weeks
per annum
Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Single Subject - Company Law
12 weeks
Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Bachelor of Arts
(Hons) in Law
NFQ Level 8
This course is designed for those who are interested in Irish
Law and Legal Studies and who wish to develop their general
knowledge of the basic concepts of law. The programme is
particularly suited for those whose work activities involve them
in aspects of law such as Garda Síochána, civil servants and
those who seek careers as Clerks, Solicitors or Barristers.
COURSE CONTENT
Year 1
• Irish Legal Systems
• Legal Research/Writing and IT
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Learning to Learn
Year 2
• Tort Law
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law
• Administration Law
Please note: students that have successfully completed years
one and two may apply to AIT for an exit award – Higher
Certificate in Arts in Law – NFQ Level 6.
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Year 3
• Land Law
• Equity Law
• Company Law
• European Law
Please note: students that have successfully completed years
one and two may apply to AIT for an exit award – Bachelor
of Arts in Law – NFQ Level 7.
Year 4
• Family Law
• Evidence Law
• Human Rights Law
• Jurisprudence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate with Grade C3 in two Honours Level
subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other subjects
at Grade D3 (can be Honours or Ordinary Level)
or
Mature applicants, i.e. over 23 years of age
Please note: applicants must have a good working knowledge
of Microsoft Windows, Office and file management.
LEARNING TO LEARN
Please note: Institute induction and commencement
of the Learning to Learn module is on Saturday 21 September
2013 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date
is compulsory.
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Alternatively, Honours Degree graduates are encouraged
to apply to study for a Masters by Research – see page 88.
EXEMPTIONS FROM PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Upon successful completion graduates are exempt from the
Law Society’s Preliminary examination.
This degree is also approved by the Honorable Society of Kings
Inns and graduates are eligible to sit the entrance examination
to the Barrister at Law Degree Programme.
Duration
4 years; 24 weeks per annum – Monday and
Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Plus
occasional Saturdays – approx 4 per semester
Commencing Year 1: 6.00pm Monday 16 September 2013
Years 2, 3 and 4: 6.00pm Monday 2
September 2013
Enquiries
Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie
Course Fee
€2,500 per annum
COURSE CONTENT – INDICATIVE
Constitutional Law
• Irish Constitutional History
• The People, the Nation and the State
• The President and the Council of State
• Composition and Functioning of the Oireachtas
• The Government and Central Administration
• Amendment of the Constitution/Referenda
• International Relations
• The Separation of Powers
• Personal Rights and the Constitution
• Tribunals
• Life and Human Dignity
• Equality
• Personal Liberty
• Freedom of Expression
• Freedom of Association and Assembly
• The Family and Education
• Religious and Property Rights
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PROGRESSION
Graduates from the Honours Degree commonly choose
to apply for post-graduate study at Blackhall Place in order
to qualify as a solicitor or at the Kings Inn in order to qualify
as a barrister.
Certificate in
Constitutional
and Family Law
(Level 8 – 30 ECTS)
The main aim of the Certificate in Constitutional and Family
Law is to provide learners of all backgrounds the opportunity
to explore and develop their interest in Irish Constitutional
and Family Law.
On successful completion the learner will/should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of a substantial range of concepts,
values, rules and principles of Irish Constitutional
and Family Law.
2. Assess and debate the effectiveness of the Separation of
powers doctrine in Irish law and able to critically assess and
analyse the manner in which the Constitution interacts with
both EU and International law.
3. Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding
of the manner in which fundamental rights contained
in the Irish Constitution have impacted upon and shaped
Irish law, and indeed, society.
4. Analyse and apply fundamental principles of common law,
statutory law and constitutional law in context of family law.
5. Apply the principles and methods of legal research
in these areas.
6. Organise information and illustrate its relevance to its
intended audience through the development of oral
and written presentation skills.
7. Display skills of analysis, critical judgment, evaluation
and literate employment of technical terminology.
8. To continue their legal education with the intellectual and
practical skills necessary to do this effectively.
Family Law
• The Family in Irish Society; Marriage
• Nullity
• The Family Home
• Family Rights; Separation
• Divorce
• Ancillary Orders
• Children
• Contemporary Issues
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mature Student over 23 years of age.
PROGRESSION
This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate
you will be exempt from the above modules on the BA in Law
delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute (Hons).
INDUCTION
Please note that Induction and Legal Research writing classes
will take place from 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 21 September
2013.
Duration
1 year: 26 weeks. Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
In addition to selected Saturdays.
Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 17 September 2013
Enquiries
Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie
Course Fee
€1,250
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Certificate in Contract and
Employment Law
(Level 6 – 30 ECTS)
The main aim of the Certificate in Contract and Employment
Law is to provide learners of all backgrounds the opportunity
to explore and develop their interest in Contract and
Employment Law.
On successful completion the learner will/should be able to:
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• Demonstrate knowledge of a substantial range of concepts,
values, rules and principles of Contract and Employment Law.
• Differentiate between the various terms of a contract.
• Illustrate the significance of the availability of appropriate
remedies in instances of breach of contract.
• Evaluate protective legislation for employees, Appraise the
landscape of Irish industrial relations and Negotiate the area
of labour dispute resolution.
• Draft an employment contract and discuss the significance
of applying statutory procedures in human resource issues.
• Apply the principles and methods of legal research
in these areas.
• Display skills of analysis, critical judgment, evaluation
and literate employment of technical terminology.
• To continue their legal education with the intellectual
and practical skills necessary to do this effectively.
COURSE CONTENT – INDICATIVE
Contract Law
• Nature of Contracts in Common law jurisdictions
• Essential elements of a legally binding contract
• Consideration
• Capacity
• Contractual terms
• Express and implied terms – Sale of Goods Acts
• Exemption clauses
• Vitiating Factors
• Remedies for breach and non-performance
• Discharge.
Employment Law
• Relevant legislation
• Nature of employment
• Essential elements of contracts of employment
• Recruitment
• Conditions of Employment
• Employment Equality
• Protective Legislation
• Health & Safety Legislation
• Consultation and Information
• Termination
• Industrial Relations.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mature Student over 23 years of age.
PROGRESSION
This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate
you will be exempt from the above modules on the BA (Hons)
in Law delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute.
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Duration
1 year: 26 weeks. Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
In addition to selected Saturdays.
Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 19 September 2013
Enquiries
Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie
Course Fee
€1,250
Single Subject
– Company Law
(Level 8 – 15 ECTS)
The aim of this module is to introduce students to company
law, explains the manner in which company law is regulated,
administered, enforced and dissolved. The objective to enable
them to apply legal concepts and legal reasoning to a range
of issues confronted in corporate business.
On successful completion of this module the learner will/should
be able to:
• Explain the concept and legal implications of corporate
personality
• Assess the constitutional documentation of a company
• Draft basic Memorandum and Articles of Association
for a typical Irish company
• Differentiate between the different sources of capital
available to companies
• Compare and contrast the methods of company
investigation and dissolution
• Demonstrate an awareness of Irish corporate governance
COURSE CONTENT – INDICATIVE
• Classification of companies
• Company Formation
• Constitutional Documents
• Consequences of corporate personality
• Company Capital
• Membership of the Company
• Corporate Governance
• Compulsory Liquidation
• Examinership
• Voluntary Liquidation.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mature Student over 23 years of age.
PROGRESSION
This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate
you will be exempt from the above modules on the BA in Law
delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute.
INDUCTION
Please note that Induction and Legal Research writing
classes will take place from 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday
21 September 2013.
Duration
12 weeks. Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 19 September 2013
Enquiries
Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie
Course Fee
€625