PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Legal Studies (Clash Road)

Kerry College
Kerry College
Course Code
LS-5M3789
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
38 Weeks
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in the core principles of Irish law, designed for individuals aspiring to legal careers or administrative roles within the legal sector. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping students with the essential legal literacy and procedural knowledge required for further academic study or professional placement in legal offices and government agencies.

Course Details

Kerry College
College Link  >  Legal Studies (Clash Road)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Business Law 5N2091
    Communications Level 5 5N0690
    Criminal Law 5N3787
    Employment Law 5N3785
    Family Law 5N3786
    Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
    Personal Professional Development 5N2985
    Word Processing 5N1358
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
  • Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:

QQI Code

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Further Research

National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.

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Career Progression

Graduates are prepared for professional legal careers, administrative roles in law firms, or positions within government agencies and the Irish justice system.

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