Foundations in Law

The Foundations in law programmes have been designed to assist a wide range of individuals develop a basic understanding of law.

Students may undertake one or both of the following programmes:

Foundations in Law - Criminal Law Litigation
Foundations in Law - Civil

The programmes have been designed to provide students with knowledge of both the academic and practical aspects of the areas of law covered. Please click here for the programme for Foundations in Law - Civil and/or Criminal Law Litigation .

Foundations in Law - Criminal Law Litigation
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure.

Foundations in Law - Civil
Civil Liability
Civil Procedure
Land Law
Conveyancing
Commercial Law or Judicial Review
Probate or Planning Law.

Entry Requirements
There are no formal educational requirements specified for students entering the programme(s).

Duration
Each of the Foundations in Law programmes requires attendance at lectures for 3 hours one evening a week over one academic year. Students may undertake both programmes requiring attendance at lectures two evenings per week over one academic year. The programme extends over the academic year from September to April.

How to Apply/Enrol
An application form is available from the School of Social Sciences and Law, DIT, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 (+353 1 402 7181) or by e-mailing emma.linnane@dit.ie . Late applications will be considered should vacancies arise.

Programme Fee
Check registration office for details

Assessment
Students will have to meet attendance requirements and undertake course work (e.g. maintain a portfolio) as required by the Department of Legal Studies.

Award
On successful completion students receive a Continuing Professional Development Certificate of Dublin Institute of Technology.

Career Opportunities
Both of these programmes should appeal to those in a wide range of employment where a knowledge of law is required. The programmes will be of particular interest to support staff employed in legal offices in either the public or private sector. Students may wish to progress onto the BA (Ord.) in Law or the BSc in Business and Legal Studies, subject to meeting the entry requirements for these programmes.

Further Information
The Secretary,
DIT, Aungier Street,
Dublin 2.
t +353 1 402 7181
f +353 1 402 7184
e emma.linnane@dit.ie
Location
DIT Aungier Street.