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On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Apply law (common law, equity and legislation) to a complex problem scenario;
2. Analyse the changing nature of what legal systems consider to be property;
3. Understand the feudal origins of modern property law;
4. Describe and explain the implications of the division of ownership into 'legal ownership' and 'equitable ownership'.
5. Explain and demonstrate the operation of the 'estate' in Irish property law including being able to trace the development and subsequent reform and/or abolition of certain estates in Irish law.
6. Demonstrate precise and in-depth knowledge of a number of discrete topics covered in the course by means of being able to communicate the basic doctrine and/or structures, analyse them from a forensic and a theoretical perspective, apply these doctrines and structures to hypothetical fact scenarios, and critique any proposed reforms.
7. Develop the skills necessary to work both independently and collaboratively
Key topics include:
Fundamental Concepts of Property and Ownership
The Common Law Scheme of Property
The Legal History of Irish Land Law
The Contribution of Equity to Property Law
Feudal Tenure and Estates
Freehold Estates
Succession
Priorities; Trusts of Land and the Registration of Property Interests
Adverse Possession
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 1 |
Small Group | 20 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 105 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: This will be an individual assignment. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Group Project: Group Project (written submission) | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
The emphasis on this module is on student-directed learning. Students can receive feedback on their learning in a number of ways: - students can self-assess their understanding of core concepts using the tutorial materials and weekly worksheets. - students can also receive feedback by actively participating in the online tutorials. - group and class feedback is provided after each assessment component.