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


See JS entry in Sophister modules for information on Joint Honours version


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 Róisin Costello & 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 Court of Justice of the European Union 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%