LAU22502/ LAU34032 EU LAW
| ECTS weighting | 10 |
| Semester/term taught | HT |
| Cohorts available | SF Single Honours Law (if entered Single Honours in JF year) Compulsory JS Joint Honours – all pathways as follows:
*SS Law Major B - students abroad who do not complete EU law must complete this in the SS year. See also EU Substantive Law and EU Constitutional Law below. Open Module for Non-Law Students – SF year. Students advised to consult https://www.tcd.ie/tjh/open-modules/ for more details. |
| Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload | 3 hours of lectures per week in the 2nd semester 4 x 1 hours of seminars in the 2nd semester |
| Module Coordinator/Owner | Prof. Mark Bell & Dr Roisin Costello & Dr Sarah Arduin & Prof. Caoimhín MacMaoláin |
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain key concepts in European Union Law;
- Critically evaluate the role of the EU Courts in the evolution of European Union law;
- Critically evaluate the relationship between European Union Law and the national law of the EU Member States;
- Discuss and appraise key aspects of European Union substantive law.
Module Learning Aims
To develop a comprehensive knowledge about, and understanding of, the role of European Union law in the legal systems of the EU Member States.
Module Content
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to European Union law, in particular to examine its evolution and relationship to national law. The first part of the module concentrates on constitutional issues, including the role of the Court of Justice of the EU. The second part of the course examines selected aspects of substantive law, including free movement of goods and persons.
Recommended Reading List
Paul Craig and Gráinne de Búrca, EU Law: Texts, Cases and Materials (8th edn, OUP 2024).
| Assessment | Examination (2 hour paper) – 100% |
| Reassessment | Examination (2 hour paper) – 100% |