Equity and Trust Law 1

Certificate in Equity and Trusts Law 1

The overall objective of this course is to provide students with a solid knowledge and developed understanding of the fundamental principles of equity applied in Ireland. Students will learn about the origins and historical development of Equity. Students will be able to comprehend and explain the principal equitable maxims and doctrines and their application in modern jurisprudence on completion of the course. Students will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of the principal equitable remedies and the role of judicial discretion and critically evaluate the consequent availability of these remedies in the courts. Students will be able to critically evaluate the law in this area and employ knowledge and critical understanding in solving relevant legal problems. Students will able become proficient in researching aspects of the law of equity and trusts either independently or as part of a group and communicate findings and proposals in written and/or verbal form.