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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Law
Module Code LG538
School School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherBrenda Daly
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This aims of this module are:To provide students with a general introduction to the main features of both the Irish legal system;To develop an appreciation of the legal implications of business decisions and relationships;To supply more detailed information about particular aspects of Irish law relevant to businesses.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and explain the key components of the Irish legal system and its connection with EU membership
2. Analyse the key principles of Irish law as they apply in the business context
3. Examine the role and impact of contract law in the business environment
4. Discuss the legal framework governing the employment relationship
5. Evaluate the legal requirements involved in the formation and management of companies
6. Critically analyse problems with reference to case law, legislation and academic literature



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent learning101No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to the Irish Legal System.
The context: executive, legislative and judicial branches of State; basic principles of law: criminal and civil; the legal profession; the organisation of the court system; enforcement of law: criminal and civil remedies..

General Principles of Contract Law.
Formation of a binding contract; offer and acceptance; intention to create legal relations..

General Principles of Contract Law.
Consideration.

Construction of a contract.
Express and implied terms; exemption clauses; discharge of a contract..

Employment Law.
Employment contracts; employer-employee relationship; termination of an employment contract.

Employment Law.
Wrongful and unfair dismissal.

Employment Law.
Equality in the workplace.

Employment Law.
Health and Safety in the Workplace; harassment and bullying in the workplace..

Company Law.
Corporate personality; formation of a company..

Company Law.
Corporate Governance; Directors Duties; Auditors duties; minority shareholders rights and remedies..

Company Law.
Corporate Governance; the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentEssay50%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Barnard, C.: 2006, EC Employment Law., 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, Oxford,
  • Regan, M.: 2009, Employment Law, Tottel Publishing, Dublin,
  • Enright, M: 2007, Principles of Irish Contract Law, Clarus Press, Dublin,
  • Keenan, A.: 2004, Essentials of Irish Business Law, 4th ed., Gill and Macmillan, Dublin,
  • Byrne, R., and McCutcheon, P.: 0, (2001) The Irish Legal System. 4th ed. Dublin: Butterworths,
  • Hogan, G. and Whyte, G.: 0, (2003) J.M. Kelly: The Irish Constitution. 4th ed. Dublin: Butterworths,
  • Clark, R.: 0, (2004) Contract Law in Ireland. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall,
  • Friel, R.: 0, (2000) The Law of Contract. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall,
  • Keane, R.: 0, (2000) Company Law in The Republic of Ireland. Dublin: Butterworths,
  • Dobbyn, P.: 0, (2007) Restriction and Disqualification of Directors. Dublin: Clarus Press,
  • Carolan, B.: 0, (2004) EU Law for Irish Students. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan,
  • Forde, M.: 0, (2001) Employment Law. 2nd ed. Dublin: Round Hall,
  • Barry, J.: 0, (ed.) (2000) Practical Employment Law Dublin: Round Hall Professional Publishing,
  • Bradney, A., Cownie, F., Masson, J., Neal, A. & Newell, D.: 0, (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.,
  • Knowles, J. & Thomas, P.: 0, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.,
  • Higgins, E. & Tatham, L.: 0, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell,
Other Resources
595, Journal, 0, Irish Employment Law Journal, 596, Journal, 0, Irish Law Times, 597, Journal, 0, Commercial Law Practitioner, 598, Journal, 0, Common Market Law Review,
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MBAMasters in Business Administration -GrpA
Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG538
Date of Last Revision31-AUG-09
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