The Irish legal system

Introduction to the Irish legal system. Development of the Irish legal system. The legal profession. The court system. The judiciary and court administration. The first instance jurisdiction of the courts. Civil and Criminal court procedure. The Appellate Jurisdiction of the courts. The government, Administrative Law and Adjudicative Bodies. Access to law. Remedies and Enforcement. Law Reform. Precedent. Legislation. Interpretation of legislation. The Constitution and its interpretation. European Community Law and the European Union. International law.