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The course is divided into units which cover such diverse areas as

  1. An introduction and definition of Law.
  2. Sources of Law.
  3. Concept of Justice.
  4. Life as a practising barrister/solicitor, how to qualify as a lawyer, and the differences between a barrister and a solicitor.
  5.  Rules, etiquette and traditions of the Bar.
  6. The courts of Ireland.
  7. The Judiciary.
  8. Irish Law Offices.
  9. Jury Service.
  10. Bunreacht na hÉireann 1937.
  11. Fundamental rights, obligations and some constitutional case Law.
  12. Burden of proof in criminal Law.
  13. Burden of proof in civil Law.
  14. Evidence.
  15. Rules, techniques of direct examination and cross-examination.
  16. Criminal Law.
  17. Tort Law.
  18. Employment Law.
  19. Family Law.
  20. Contract Law.
  21. European Law.
  22. Defamation.
  23. Advocacy.
  24. Alternative dispute resolutions.
  25. Fundamental rules of Law.
  26. Case Law.
  27. Explanation and discussion of current law cases and topical legal issues.
  28. Staging a mock trial as a module activity.

Upon request, the P.A.L. course can be tailored to compliment an introductory ‘inhouse’ law module and/or L.C.V.P. module which is already present or planned for your school.