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Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice Validation HETAC Level 7 Special Purpose Award Framework Level HETAC Level 7 Requirements Students must meet the standard entry requirements for level 7 programmes (min. of 5 ordinary level D3s in the Leaving Certificate)
Mature learners: Students over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission may apply as a mature student. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age & work experience and may be interviewed in advance of admission.Duration/Mode Delivered over 1 academic year, part-time, with a 2 year option also available Study Mode The course can be undertaken in formal lectures or by online learning Assessment Assessment takes the form of exams, assignments and practical workshops Timetable October to May each year. Three evenings per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) from 6.00pm-10.00pm.
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Fees €4,380 for the full programme or €365 per subject Apply Application Form Apply On Line
Course Profile
A Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice (HETAC Level 7 Special Purpose Award) is awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
Graduates will be eligible for enrolment 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, whilst also focusing on the practical application of core 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. During the course of the programme, the learner will be provided with instruction in a wide range of academic and practical legal subject areas.
About IILEX
The Irish Institute of Legal Executives was formed in 1987 and incorporated in 1992.
Legal Executives are professionals who hold legal qualifications and are members of The Irish Institute of Legal Executives. They assist in the operation of general and specialist legal matters with Solicitors, Barristers, in the Courts of Ireland, and within other areas of commercial and legal practice. Legal Executives perform their duties according to the highest standards of integrity and conduct, as required by the legal profession, the Code of Rules of the Institute, and the law of the Republic of Ireland.
Below you can view the first lecture from the 2011 HETAC accredited Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice course. If you would like to learn more about the course please CLICK HERE
Introduction to the Irish Legal System (with IILEX Lecturer Karen Sutton)
Course Outline & Structure
This Diploma programme has been designed with input from past graduates, members of our legal academic team, from employers in legal practice and from The Irish Institute of Legal Executives.
The majority of students will complete the Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice in one academic year. Students will attend class three evenings per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) from 6.00pm - 10.00pm each evening. Students can also choose to undertake the course over two academic years by attending class two evening per week one year, and one evening per week another year.
The course will commence in early October each year and students are also invited to an induction meeting with the lecturing staff and support team before term starts. The programme finishes in late May.
On successful completion of the 60 credit (twelve subjects) programme, students will be awarded a Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice and are eligible to become Associate Members of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives.
Graduates may enter the second year of the LLB (Hons) in Irish Law degree in Griffith College Cork or Dublin.
More details on further study and progression routes are available from the Course Director and the support team.Course Content
- Introduction to the Irish Legal System
- Professional Ethics & Skills for Practice
- Law of Contract
- Law of Torts
- Constitutional Law & Judicial Review
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Conveyancing
- Criminal Practice & Procedure
- Family Law *
- Company Law *
- Employment Law *
- Mortgages *
* These modules will be offered as electives. Elective modules are offered subject to demand.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma, may enter year two of the College's evening LLB degree programme in Irish law. Graduates are eligible for enrolment as Associate Members of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives, and all participants are eligible to become Student Members of the Institute.
The Institute's members are employed in private practice, the law departments of banks and public or local authorities, as well as in industry and commerce. Legal Executives help to prepare, analyse and interpret a variety of legal documents and may prepare and file court documents. Most Legal Executives will work as part of a legal team with some specialising in areas such as conveyancing, pensions, property, civil litigation,or insurance claims.
Student Profile Name: Karen Wong Course Completed: IILEX Diploma in Legal Studies Year Completed: 2011 Comments: I found this course to be very informative. I personally enjoyed studying Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Family Law.
I enjoyed Land law but did find the Conveyance part of it quite difficult to get to grips with so I would advise students to study this part of the course right from the very beginning intensely, as if there were an exam in it each week rather then just reading through each chapter, as I found this subject to be a little overwhelming to study for before an actual exam.
This course has taught me so much in such a short space of time on certain laws within Ireland. I have found studying law really opens up the mind and gives you a greater grasp on the world around you.
For example studying Constitutional Law informed me on certain rights I had that I wasn't even aware that I had!
Through studying this course I am even more aware just how much law has an effect on the world around us and could see its presence in everyday life.
I studied this course through distance learning which I found to be very enjoyable to study this way Although I know this way of studying is not for everyone and they prefer the feel of communicating with their classmates not once did I feel excluded from the class just because I wasn't in attendance for the actual lectures. I was kept up to date on what was going on with my course through the videos which were always posted up the day after the actual lecture and never had a problem with seeing or hearing the video and I was always kept up to date with exam times and where an exam would be taking place through regular emails.
I personally think the idea of studying this course through distance learning was a fantastic idea. I have always wanted to study law but got sidetracked after leaving school. As the years went by the interest for studying law did not wane but my fear for going back and studying grew, so when I saw Griffith College were doing this type of courses through distance learning I was thrilled. I felt this way of studying gave me the opportunity to study at my own pace and allowed me to build my confidence back up in studying in the privacy of my own home.
At the moment I work in Admin for an IT company so it may look as if the IILEX course doesn't have much relevance to what I am working at, at the moment; however I found this not to be the case. Through studying Employment Law and Company Law I had a greater knowledge on my rights as an employee and the rights of my employer and how a company was actually formed. I personally think that to have on a CV that I completed this course would always look good to prospective future employers.
I am now hoping to progress on with my studies and receive a degree in law which I know will not be an easy journey but if the next two years go by as well as my time did whilst studying the IILEX course it will make it an awful lot easier.
Application Form
Online Applications
For further information regarding the IILEX Course Dublin, or by Online Learning contact Cork contact Maria Oleynik
Griffith College Dublin
phone: 01 4163373
email: maria.oleynik@gcd.ieCliodhna Dineen
cliodhna.dineen@gcc.ie
Griffith College Cork
021 4507027
Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice
