1 Year DBS Diploma in Legal Studies

Overview

The Diploma in Legal Studies is a one-year Diploma programme designed for those wishing to obtain foundation knowledge of the core principles of Irish Law, perhaps with a view to pursuing a career in the legal field. The Diploma is geared towards learners from non-legal backgrounds, together with individuals working in the legal field who have no prior formal legal education. The course will provide an introduction to the core aspects of Irish law and the legal system. 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. Learners will study the law from a practical perspective and classes will be based on theory combined with problem solving situations and real world examples.

Programme Aims and Objectives

Aims:
The Diploma in Legal Studies programme aims to provide learners with exposure to the core areas of law in order to work as a legal practitioner, with legal knowledge in a commercial environment, or to undertake further advanced legal studies. Learners will gain knowledge of the scope, content, and operation of the core areas of Irish law and of the legal institutions that enforce it. This programme provides learners with an appropriate base of relevant study in which to analyse legal problems, receive sound knowledge on theoretical legal frameworks and a comprehensive perspective of the legal system.

Objectives:

The programme objectives are to allow learners to:

• Understand the operation of the legal system and the core concepts and principles that underpin it.
• Comprehend the role of law and regulation within society.
• Develop knowledge of the concepts, processes, rules and regulations that govern the core areas of law.
• Acquire the analytical skills necessary to apply legal rules to factual situations of limited complexity.
• Develop foundational legal knowledge and comprehension, as well as academic and practical skills to progress further in their studies.

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Open days are a great way to help you make your decision about your course of interest. The open day will give you the opportunity to receive one on one advice and direction from leading academics in your chosen subject area, meet current students and also have your questions answered on entry requirements, student support and the admissions process. Find out when our next Open Event is taking place. The Admissions Office is located in our Aungier Street campus and you are welcome to visit the college to speak with a member of our admissions team from Monday to Fridays, 8:45am – 5:15pm. Alternatively, you can contact us by email.