Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module aims to introduce students to important legal doctrines and enable them to understand how to find, use and understand key legal sources. The module aims to equip students with important skills in terms of how to undertake library-based and empirical legal research. The aim is to develop analytical techniques at the beginning of the programme, which will be developed as students progress through their degree. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Locate and utilise core legal sources in order to solve practical legal problems. 2. Locate and analyse case law and legislation. 3. Undertake legal research both in terms of traditional library based research and empirical work (qualitative and quantitative). 4. Utilise legal databases as a research tool. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Weeks 1 to 12Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Citation and Referencing Week 3 Finding Legal Sources Week 4 Researching Case Law Week 5 Evaluating Internet Resources Week 6 Researching Legislation Week 7 Reading Week Week 8 Statutory Interpretation Week 9 Researching Constitutional Law & Constitutional Interpretation Week 10 Positive Law and Natural Law Theory Week 11 Theories of Legal Adjudication Week 12 Conclusions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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