Courses / Module

• Display an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of rights-based jurisprudence in the Irish Constitution and an ability to construct or dissect a legal argument as to the existence of such rights and their enforcement.
• Comprehend the principles relating to the recognition of constitutional rights, explain their interaction in different circumstances and distinguish the differing types of rights from one another.
• Examine the enforceability of a constitutional right in a given factual matrix, discuss the remedies available to a litigant and predict the outcome of a judicial determination of the problem.
• Analyse, debate and criticise the law in a particular area of constitutional law and draw conclusions as to its effectiveness and fairness.
• Interpret a given factual matrix in light of constitutional law principles, summarise the main legal issues involved and construct an opinion as to the legal position.
• Develop the capacity to conduct independent legal research.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Standard Maynooth University Department of Law penalties apply in instances of ethical violation, plagiarism, late submission of any coursework, and failure to attend class satisfactorily.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• 40% pass mark
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• Either LW158 or LW253

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