Module 3 - Business Law & Civil Litigation
Aim
The aim of this module is to introduce learners to the key principles underlying contract law and tort law and provide them with a broad understanding as to how these principles operate in practice.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this module learners will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the different types of business organisation and the suitability of each.
- Demonstrate how a company may be formed and identify the implications of such formation.
- Discuss corporate governance and the financing of companies.
- Explain the insolvency process.
- Describe the steps to be undertaken and the documentation needed to initiate civil claims.
- Discuss the Civil Rules and Procedures of the Irish courts & the Personal Injuries Board.
- Draft a summons, pleadings and enter a defence as part of the litigation process.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Business Law |
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| Session 1 | Law of Agency & Partnership Law |
| Session 2 | Consumer Protection Law |
| Session 3 | Corporations & Legal Personality |
| Session 4 | Management of Corporations |
| Session 5 | Corporate Insolvency |
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Civil Litigation |
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| Session 6 | General Matters: Time Limits/Monetary Jurisdiction/the Injuries Board |
| Session 7 | Court Rules & Procedure |
| Session 8 | The Personal Injuries Summons & Indorsement of Claim |
| Session 9 | Appearance and the Statement of Claim Particulars/Defence & Counterclaim |
| Session 10 | Lodgements/Offers to Settle / Personal Injuries Board |
Delivery
TThis module is delivered through online pre-recorded lectures. Each lecture session is approximately two hours in duration. Each session will be recorded.
Assessment
After viewing each session, the learner will be required to complete a quiz. The module will be formally assessed by way of project work (approx. 1,500-2,000 words).