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FE1010101

Constitutional:

Interpretation
Amendment
President (leaving out AG as came up on last paper)
Institutions : Courts only
Principles of JR
Findings of Unconstitutionality
SOP
Art 38.1 Due course of law
Limiting and Balancing Rights
Personal Rights
Natural and Constitutional Justice
Equality
Property Rights
Freedom of Expression

That's what im covering, am i taking a big risk in leaving out education religion and the smaller topics like inviolability of a dwelling/abortion etc?

Any thoughts welcomed!

TheStandIn

starbar91 wrote: »

Hey, just wondering is there anyone driving from south side Dublin to exams? (Say dundrum area)? I'll be driving and just wondering best way to go and how long it'll take to get there in mornings etc so I know what time id have to leave?

I take the m50 from Sandyford and get off at Ballymount and take the turnpike road to Red Cow.
Takes me 25 minutes or there abouts but I leave around 7.30/7.45 and and study in the car. It might take longer if you go later so I'd give yourself 30-40 minutes.

amomcnico91

Hey guys,

So Company -

Separate Legal Personalty
Ultra Vires,
Directors,
Prohibition of Loans, quasi loans to directors & connected persons - s238 & 239
Corporate Authority,
Restriction & Disqualification of Directors,
Unfair Preferences & Fraudulent Dispositions,
Borrowing - Floating & Fixed Charges, Retention of Title Clauses
Shares,
Shareholders,
Shareholder Protection & Remedies,
Realisation of Companies Assets

Should I cover anything else? Thanks.

The Talking Bread

amomcnico91 wrote: »

Hey guys,

So Company -

Separate Legal Personalty
Ultra Vires,
Directors,
Prohibition of Loans, quasi loans to directors & connected persons - s238 & 239
Corporate Authority,
Restriction & Disqualification of Directors,
Unfair Preferences & Fraudulent Dispositions,
Borrowing - Floating & Fixed Charges, Retention of Title Clauses
Shares,
Shareholders,
Shareholder Protection & Remedies,
Realisation of Companies Assets

Should I cover anything else? Thanks.

do a little essay on a few reforms of the new 2014 Act, 4 or 5 changes. google changes to act and youll be able to write a decent enough answer. would be 90% sure they will ask that. They asked in March as it was first sitting

amomcnico91

Thanks so much!

Do you think I'll be safe with everything else I've covered - or should I include more?

20029422

lawgal wrote: »

Last minute panic...where can I get the Companies Act 2014? It's probably too late to order online!!!

I ordered Monday online and got today

ChloeElla

I rang the OPW & they don't have the Constitution in stock, neither do Easons.. Any idea where else to get it?

legallywrecked

This is probably a very silly question but i have reached the stage where everything is a panic! is the exam/candidate number 3 digits long? I'm confused by the wording of the letter (the one including the map and rules etc) and don't know if i'm waiting for another letter with my number or if the 3 digit one is it?

Fe1r

ChloeElla wrote: »

I rang the OPW & they don't have the Constitution in stock, neither do Easons.. Any idea where else to get it?

I had the same problem in March! Have you tried O'Mahonys? Or are you near any university you could try their bookshop?

If you're badly stuck I could send you my copy?

Fe1r

legallywrecked wrote: »

This is probably a very silly question but i have reached the stage where everything is a panic! is the exam/candidate number 3 digits long? I'm confused by the wording of the letter (the one including the map and rules etc) and don't know if i'm waiting for another letter with my number or if the 3 digit one is it?

Yeah it's the three digit one. You won't get any other letters from them until results time!

legallywrecked

Maybe Reads (Nassau Street) or Hodges Figgis? Not sure if either would have it but might be worth ringing and checking just in case!

I got mine in one of the smaller Easons a couple of years ago so maybe fly in to a local bookshop and check, think it was liffey valley, had nothing on their system but they checked the stock room and found one - said they never have them out.

legallywrecked

Thank you Fe1r! I've been focusing all my panic on that so now I'll focus on panicking about the other stuff!

stall

ChloeElla wrote: »

I rang the OPW & they don't have the Constitution in stock, neither do Easons.. Any idea where else to get it?

Try the university book shops, I got mine in the UCD book shop and they had plenty in stock.

MeganC1554

Has anybody got an exam grid for contract. Or can advise what you are thinking of studying? Much appreciated

20029422

is it right to say that if English law and Irish law differs that we only use the Irish case law for problem questions and maybe both for essay questions. using English case law principles would be of no use for a problem question if it is not the same in Ireland??

angelicapickle

20029422 wrote: »

is it right to say that if English law and Irish law differs that we only use the Irish case law for problem questions and maybe both for essay questions. using English case law principles would be of no use for a problem question if it is not the same in Ireland??

Personally, If i knew the information and had the time I would put it in regardless of whether it is a problem or essay question. It shows a broad range of knowledge to note different approaches in different jurisdictions so I'd show it off if I could. Something simple like 'In Ireland the courts have demonstrated in x case....' and apply it to your facts given then followed by 'Interestingly to note the English courts have taken a different approach in y case....'

The Talking Bread

20029422 wrote: »

is it right to say that if English law and Irish law differs that we only use the Irish case law for problem questions and maybe both for essay questions. using English case law principles would be of no use for a problem question if it is not the same in Ireland??

depends what subject you are referring to..........

20029422

The Talking Bread wrote: »

depends what subject you are referring to..........

it was equity I was thinking of

amomcnico91

If you have time - and know the information I would definitely throw it in - but it is more important to refer to the law in this jurisdiction when you're answering problem questions.

The Talking Bread

20029422 wrote: »

it was equity I was thinking of

most of rules of equity derive from English common law but are adopted and often altered as they trickle down Irish law.

So you cant just say such and such case established the position/point of law because it is in Ireland. It depends what is the pre-eminent rule of law in Irish courts at the minute and you can use words like "adopted into Irish courts" etc f it predominantly emanated from England

Again it depends what particular topic of Equity?

Tigerbalm1

20029422 wrote: »

is it right to say that if English law and Irish law differs that we only use the Irish case law for problem questions and maybe both for essay questions. using English case law principles would be of no use for a problem question if it is not the same in Ireland??

Depends also on the topic, if it is a contentious issue then would be worth mentioning, like if there was a more recent English decision which could influence Irish courts.

Unless you were really stuck for material or you felt the case was very similar to the facts of the problem I would keep it to the relevant info for the person you are advising. You could maybe briefly highlight it but If it is a problem questions the examiner is not looking for a comparison between English and Irish law, they would have given an essay if they were.

Sometimes what to leave out is just as important as what you write down. The examiners frequently complain about students writing everything they know. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ASKED!

That's my opinion anyway.

20029422

The Talking Bread wrote: »

most of rules of equity derive from English common law but are adopted and often altered as they trickle down Irish law.

So you cant just say such and such case established the position/point of law because it is in Ireland. It depends what is the pre-eminent rule of law in Irish courts at the minute and you can use words like "adopted into Irish courts" etc f it predominantly emanated from England

Again it depends what particular topic of Equity?

resulting trusts was the topic seems a very technical topic compared to most in equity with surplus of funds that have been voluntarily subscribed

irishasj

Would I be okay studying these topics for tort?

Standard/Duty of care
Remoteness/Causation
Defamation
Product Liability
Nervous Shock
Res Ipsa Loquiter
Damages
Limitation Periods
Occupiers Liability
Trespass to Person
Vicarious Liability
??????

Anything I'm clearly leaving out? Ok to leave nuisance out as it was on the last 3? Should I study Liability for Animals?

Fe1r

Is anyone covering public order offences or offences against the state in criminal?

Leraf

Yes to public order No to offences against the state

Yohnathan

University book shops would have it? I got my one in DCU years ago, presume they still sell them..

absel

Has anyone got a criminal, contract and equity exam grid please?

amomcnico91

irishasj wrote: »

Would I be okay studying these topics for tort?

Standard/Duty of care
Remoteness/Causation
Defamation
Product Liability
Nervous Shock
Res Ipsa Loquiter
Damages
Limitation Periods
Occupiers Liability
Trespass to Person
Vicarious Liability
??????

Anything I'm clearly leaving out? Ok to leave nuisance out as it was on the last 3? Should I study Liability for Animals?"

I'm doing all the above & Medical Professional Negligence, Nuisance and Liability for Animals. I'd be weary cutting things just because they appear frequently - but it's up to you. Liability for Animals is very easy you'd have it done in a half an hour.

hiyakeano

absel wrote: »

Has anyone got a criminal, contract and equity exam grid please?

PM me your email and I'll send them to you.

irishasj

Excellent, thanks a mill. I'll do prof and Animals as well

Happy studying