Family and Child Law 1

Certificate in Family and Child Law 1

The main objective of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to gain a developed knowledge of the provisions of Irish law which impact upon the child and on the family in Ireland. On completion of the course, learners will be able to critically assess the definition of the family within Irish law. Learners will develop a comprehensive insight into the approach of the Irish courts and the legislature in relation to children in Irish society. Students will be able to evaluate the legal concepts to explain the processes that underpin child protection. The learner will also develop the capacity to identify and analyse areas of the law which are in need of reform, articulate and discuss any proposals put forward for such reform and debate their merits. There will be a focus on Self-Directed Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.