Description
The course is well suited for:
- Law students studying Property Law as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate law programme.
- Students preparing for professional legal qualifications.
- Legal professionals who require a foundation in property law include paralegals and trainee solicitors.
- Anyone seeking an understanding of the legal principles governing ownership, occupation, transfer, and use of property.
No previous knowledge of the law is needed in order to apply for this course.
Course overview
The property law course focuses on land ownership and transactions, introducing students to the legal principles regarding real and personal property. The course covers how property rights are formed, transferred, protected and enforced. The course also covers the legal interactions between landlords, tenants, lenders, owners, occupiers and other parties.
Course Modules
- Introduction to Property Law
- Land Law
- Acquisition and Transfer of Property
- Leases and Tenancies
- Easements and Covenants
- Mortgages and Security Interests
- Trusts and Property
- Adverse Possession
- Property Disputes and Remedies
- Contemporary Issues in Property Law
- Revision and examination preparation
The final two weeks will consolidate the material covered throughout the course.
Course Duration
12 weeks, with 10 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of revision and examination
Accreditations / Awards
Upon completion the student will receive CPD level 3 diploma in family law (Continuing professional development)
Learning Aims & Objectives / Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of Property Law.
- Distinguish between different types of property rights and interests.
- Explain how ownership and interests in land are created and transferred.
- Analyse relevant legislation and case law.
- Apply Property Law principles to practical legal scenarios.
- Identify and evaluate legal issues arising from property transactions and disputes.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of landlords, tenants, owners, purchasers, lenders, and other parties.
- Conduct appropriate legal research and use legal authorities to support conclusions.
- Develop clear, reasoned legal arguments relating to property disputes and transactions.
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered through a combination of:
- Teaching
- Lectures and presentations
- Discussion and class participation
- Case law analysis
- Reviewing of legislation
- Practicing legal scenario questions
- Question-and-answer sessions
- Examination preparation and revision
Delivery format
The course can be delivered either online/ in person once a week.
Schedule
Duration: 12 weeks
Classes: once per week
Class time: 2 Hours
Day: Tuesdays 3.30pm (provisional day)
Entry requirements
- Leaving certificate
- Sufficient English-language proficiency
- No previous legal knowledge required.
