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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Principles of Commercial Law in Ireland
Module Code LAW1002 (ITS: LG102)
Faculty Law & Government School Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

INACTIVE - To examine the most significant principles and rules of law that have a direct bearing on doing business in Ireland. Core aspects of contract, tort and commercial law will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

1. describe and outline the rules of law relating to contract formation and substantive terms of contracts,
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24Delivery and discussion of key rules and principles
Independent Study77Reading of lecture materials, case law, text books, exam revision
Assignment Completion24Research and write Up
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN20590Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorBeatrice MonciunskaiteModule TeacherBrenda Daly, John Quinn, Paola Rivetti
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentProblem Question30%Week 1
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination70%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Clark: 0, Contract Law in Ireland,
  • McMahon and Binchy: 0, The Law of Torts, 4th,
  • Quill: 0, Torts Law in Ireland,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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