EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSES IN PROFESSIONAL LEGAL STUDIES

Run in conjunction with Griffith College Dublin, this course comprises elements of academic, vocational and skills training for those wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Executive. The course is provided by Griffith College Dublin's Professional Law School and is run in conjunction with the Irish Institute of Legal Executives. Upon successful completion of the first year, a Certificate in Professional Legal Studies will be awarded. A Diploma in Professional Legal Studies is awarded upon successful completion of the second year. Diploma graduates will be eligible for enrollment as Associate Members of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives. All those enrolled on this course are eligible to become Student Members of the Institute.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims to provide students with an academic grounding in the traditional core legal subjects while also focusing on the practical application of these legal principles in the work environment. The study of legal practice and procedure is undertaken specifically with the role, duties and responsibilities of the Legal Executive in mind.

DURATION

The course will be taught over two years, in two stages, each stage comprising 20 weeks of lectures, running from mid January to the end of May in each year. Examinations take place in June. The course entails four hours of lectures per evening, for one evening per week. Lectures for Stage One will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Lectures for Stage Two will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuition The entire tuition component of the course totals 80 hours per stage. Five subjects are taught in Stage One. Students may take four of the five subjects offered in Stage Two. This course may also be taken on a distance learning basis. Course Materials Detailed manuals covering each area of academic study will be provided at the commencement of term. These manuals will minimise the need for note-taking and enable a tutorial style approach to be taken in lectures. Distance learning students will receive a full set of course notes.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is at the discretion of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives and Griffith College Dublin.

The course fee is €2,000 for stage one and €1,800 for stage two.

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any queries in relation to this course, please do not hesitate to contact:

Catherine Stuart
Griffith College Dublin
Room: D206
Tel: (01) 415 0442
E-mail: catherine.stuart@gcd.ie

Alternatively, you may contact:

Fiona Lyons
Course Administrator
Tel: (01) 415 0465
E-mail: fiona.lyons@gcd.ie

Or for information on courses at Griffith College Cork, contact:

Cliodhna O'Callaghan
Griffith College Cork
Tel: (021) 450 7027
Email: cliodhna.ocallaghan@gcc.ie

or e-mail the Professional Law School: proflaw@gcd.ie

You can visit the GCD IILEX course page on the GCD website to find out more information or to apply online, rather than by one of the downloadable forms on this page, by clicking on this link: www.gcd.ie

Course Topics Stage One:

Introduction to the Irish Legal System
Law of Torts
Contract Law
Civil Litigation, Procedure and Case Management
Criminal Law
Criminal Law; Practice and Procedure

Stage Two:

Constitutional Law and Judicial Review
Company Law
Land Law
Conveyancing

MORE INFORMATION

If you are thinking of moving from the UK to Ireland or vice versa and are unsure of how your qualifications will be affected then please visit: www.qualifications-across-boundaries.org/compare/uk_ireland which offers comparisons between UK and Irish levels on the National Qualification Grids, as well as a profile of the knowledge / competencies / skills associated with / expected of each level.