Licensing Law and Practice

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	LL_HLSLP_S
Level	7
Duration	1 semester
Credits	10
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

How to Apply

How to Apply

Course Overview

This Certificate in Licensing Law aims to upskill those employed in a variety of statutory, voluntary and legal organisations who require an up to date knowledge of the legislation, current caselaw and courtroom practice.

This programme has been developed to equip learners with knowledge of relevant licensing law and practice as well as contemporary issues such as online and distance sales which can be applied in the context of their job roles or voluntary work.

This is a practical programme, whereby learners are encouraged to apply their developing knowledge, skills and competences through experiential learning based on interactive role-plays and the assessment.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
1	Licensing Law and Practice The aims of this module are to: Provide a comprehensive review of the development of the law pertaining to the regulation of sale and supply of alcohol and the current legislative framework and practice; Explore the various types of liquor licences permitted by the law, the criteria and procedure for, and the rights and grounds of objection to, their grant and renewal; Critically review court room practice and procedure in the Licensing courts; Learning Outcomes 1. Consider the nature, scope and purpose of licensing Law. 2. Explain the key provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Acts regarding the various liquor licences. 3. Examine the application procedure for grant and renewal of licenses, the criteria to be met and the terms/conditions upon which licences are granted/renewed. 4. Identify the rights of, permissible grounds of, and procedures for objection to the grant and renewal of licenses. 5. Identify the various penalties for breaches of the licensing laws. 6. Critique relevant caselaw and extract legal principles therefrom; 7. Participate in relevant role-play and self-reflect on performance in moot court hearings; 8. Apply key principles to case studies and problem-solve in groups through peer learning.	10	Mandatory

Recommended Study Hours per week

10-12 independent learning hours per week are recommended for a 10-credit module.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment in the form of a report.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must be either members of An Garda Síochána, staff of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces &/or community action on alcohol groups.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €500

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Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles in An Garda Síochána, Family Support Work, and Youth Work.

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Who Should Apply?

This programme has been developed to equip members of An Garda Síochána, staff of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces &/or community action on alcohol groups with knowledge of relevant licensing law and practice as well as contemporary issues such as online and distance sales which can be applied in the context of their job roles or voluntary work.