Griffith College Limerick

This programme is for anyone who wishes to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of the Irish legal system. This programme is designed primarily for people who need a foundation in the core principles of Irish Law, with a view to pursuing a career in the legal field.
The course provides an introduction to the core aspects of Irish Law and the Irish legal system, as recognised by the legal profession. It is intended to provide an understanding of Constitutional Law principles, Contract, Tort, Criminal and Company Law issues and the law as it relates to property in Ireland.

Course Format
The Certificate is offered on a subject-by-subject basis. It is an intensive one- year course held over twenty-five weeks, one night per week from September to May.

Objectives
This course is particularly suitable for:

• Members of the Garda Siochana
• Civil Servants
• Solicitors Clerks
• Company Secretaries
• Managers whose work involves them in aspect of law and legislation
• Those who have a general interest in acquiring a working knowledge of the law

Award
The course is awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Examinations are held in June and December each year.

Progression
Upon successful completion of the Certificate, students may progress to the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma/Associate Degree in Legal Studies.

Certificate

Sources of Law
The Irish Legal System
Constitutional Law

Diploma
The Law of Contract
The Law of Tort
Criminal Law

Advanced Diploma
Land Law
Public International Law
Company Law

Graduate Diploma/ Associate Degree
The Law of Evidence
The Law of Equity & Trusts
Jurisprudence

DIRECT ENTRY STEPS 

Step 1 Fill out the online application form here.

or

Download the application form here. Complete and send to our Admissions Office.

Step 2 Send a copy of prior qualifications by email.

Step 3 Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 5 working days if you are successful in gaining a place.

Click here for details on completing the application form.

Certificate in Legal Studies(ICM) €850
Diploma in Legal Studies(ICM) €850
Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies(ICM) €850

Course Material
The Majority of lecturers will provide notes/course material throughout the course but, allow €100 approx. for the purchasing of textbooks.

Registration and examination fees are extra.