LAU44028 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
| Module Code | LAU44028 |
| Module Name | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW |
| ECTS weighting | 20 |
| Semester/term taught | MHT |
| Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload | Five two-hour sessions over both semesters. Students taking this Capstone will also be required to attend Administrative Law (LAU34001) and complete associated assessments. |
| Module Coordinator/Owner | Prof. Hilary Biehler |
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate specialised, self-directed knowledge of an area of law through examination of a ‘real-life’ legal research problem or a theme within a research group.
- Constructively evaluate the work of others.
- Synthesise and evaluate a variety of legal research methods, legal sources, findings and analysis.
- Critically analyse an area of law through independent research.
- Effectively communicate research findings.
Module Learning Aims
The aim of this module is to facilitate in-depth research of a self-directed and collaborative nature in the area of judicial review of administrative action. It aims to foster the ability to engage in critical analysis of legal doctrine and principles by reference to a dynamic area of law.
Module Content
Dependant on numbers, there may be a variety of related themes. One such theme will be Judicial Review of Administrative Action. Further themes will be rolled out before Michaelmas Term.
This research theme provides an opportunity for in-depth research and analysis of various aspects of judicial review of administrative action. The underlying theme in the research module is to analyse the extent to which the courts have achieved an appropriate balance between protecting the rights of individuals and safeguarding the interests of public authorities in judicial review proceedings, particularly in this jurisdiction. Another overarching theme is the extent to which administrative law delivers an appropriate level of accountability for the decisions made by administrative and quasi-judicial decision-makers. Research projects may draw on a range of perspectives: doctrinal, theoretical and/or comparative.
Some of the research topics in this area may be formulated in broad terms whereas others may be focussed more on specific grounds for judicial review. However, the common factor is that they are underpinned by the rationale of exploring the relationship between protecting the rights and interests of individuals on the one hand and public authorities on the other hand.
Recommended Reading List
- Hogan, Morgan and Daly, Administrative Law in Ireland (5th ed., 2019)
- Biehler, Judicial Review of Administrative Action (3rd ed., 2013)
- Donnelly and Hare, Principles of Judicial Review (2nd ed, 2020)
- Woolf, Jowell, le Sueur, Donnelly & Hare, De Smith’s Judicial Review (8th ed, 2018)
- De Blacam, Judicial Review (3rd ed., 2017)
- Craig, Administrative Law (9th ed., 2021)
- Endicott, Administrative Law (4th ed., 2018)
Module Co Requisite
This will be delivered in conjunction with Administrative Law (LAU34001).
Assessment Details
- Research Project: 100% (7,000 words)
- Reflective Journal: Pass/Fail
- Participation: Pass/Fail
Students taking this Capstone will also be required to complete Administrative Law (LAU34001) in the same academic year. Students will be required to select a further 20 ECTS of modules in each semester.