At Independent College we have been providing FE1 exam preparation courses since 2007 and have an excellent track record in supporting our students to prize-winning success and impressive results with their Law Society FE1 exams. All lectures are entirely focused on examination preparation, with particular attention paid to the approaches and techniques needed to pass the entrance exams.
| Course Type: Legal | Accredited by: Independent College |
| Delivery: Online | Fees: Register for 1 – 3 subjects – €350 per subject (online and in-class) Register for 4 or more subjects in one sitting and receive a 15% discount Register for 8 subjects upfront over 2 sittings and receive a 20% discount – €2240.00 Repeat Delivery Fees Every applicant is entitled to repeat each subject once within 12 months of the original registration on payment of an administration fee of €90 per subject. If a manual is required, the fee is €50 per manual. |
| Duration: 15 x 2 hour lecture plus one 2 hour Exam Revision Masterclass [Week 16] | Location: Independent College |
| NFQ: Not Applicable | Next Intake: Enrolling now for October 2024 intake, week comnmencing Oct 28th |
What is this Course?
We have been providing FE1 exam preparation courses since 2007 and have an excellent track record in supporting our students to prize-winning success and impressive results with their Law Society of Ireland’s FE1 examinations.
All lectures are entirely focused on examinations, with particular attention paid to the approaches and techniques needed to pass the entrance exams.
Our FE1 lecturing team has a wealth of practical and academic experience. Our lecturers have been carefully selected for their ability to clearly and concisely deliver the key points of the syllabus of the FE1 examinations.
Students have the option of studying in class or online. Lectures are live-streamed and recorded, with all lectures available via our Moodle (VLE) platform, where students can view and re-watch them in the comfort of their homes, or on their daily commute to work.
COURSE DETAILS AND MANUALS
Every year, we invest significantly in keeping our FE1 Manuals up to date.
We understand the value that our students gain from having the latest material to hand. Our Manuals have gained a reputation as being the most up-to-date and course-specific material available. Each Manual has been prepared by our lecturing team, who have a unique insight into how to best prepare students for law examinations.
Each FE1 Manual is laid out in a student-friendly style, incorporating a special exam tips section. All students are provided with sample suggested solutions to past examination papers.
With each subject, students are provided with:
- 15 x weekly 2-hour lectures
- One 2-hour Exam Revision Masterclass (Week 16)
- Each lecture and accompanying teaching materials are available online until the end of each examination period
- A hard copy of the updated Manual in each subject
- A copy of past examination papers and reports
- Past examination paper grids
- Suggested solutions to past examination questions
- Homework correction facility weekly, with detailed feedback provided
- Lecturer support
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FACILITY
Students may avail of our homework facility, where they are welcome to attempt answers to past examination questions. Detailed and individualised feedback is provided by our expert lecturing team.
Homework is submitted online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform, Moodle.
TIMETABLE
Head of Law and Professional Legal Studies
nadia.bhatti@independentcollege.ie
Nadia Bhatti is the Head of Law & Professional Legal Studies at Independent College. As one of the most experienced FE1 lecturers in the country, Nadia has an extensive understanding of exam topics, exam trends, as well as common exam pitfalls. Nadia has over twelve years’ experience as a lecturer-in-law, lecturing also in Employment Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law and Land Law and Conveyancing.
Nadia lectures on Constitutional Law on the FE1 Exam Preparatory course.
Glenn Lynch
glenn.lynch@independentcollege.ie
Glenn Lynch is a practising Barrister, specialising in the areas of Judicial Review, Criminal defence, Employment Law, Coronial law, Probate and Personal injuries. Glenn has completed a Master of Laws at Trinity College Dublin and the Barrister-at-Law degree at the Kings Inns. Glenn possesses a multidisciplinary background by way of a Master’s in Education and a degree in English literature from DCU, as well as a degree in Physical and Social Geography from Maynooth College. Glenn has a wealth of experience as a lecturer in law, having previously lectured in Dublin Business School, Technology University Dublin and the Institute of Business and Technology (IBAT).
Glenn currently teaches Property Law and Equity & Trusts on the FE1 Exam Preparatory course.
Aislinn Finnegan BL
aislinn.finnegan@independentcollege.ie
Aislinn is a practicing Barrister at the Bar of Ireland. She obtained her Law & French Degree from Trinity College Dublin, during which time she studied at the Université de Strasbourg in France. Prior to being called to the Bar, Aislinn worked in Industrial Relations for a healthcare trade union and subsequently in the public sector.
Aislinn has a general practice and has a special interest in the areas of employment law and planning law.
Aislinn delivers Contract Law on the FE-1 Preparatory course and has previously taught Criminal and Tort law.
Barry Lysaght BL
barry.lysaght@independentcollege.ie
Barry Lysaght BL is a qualified Barrister, practicing in the area of criminal law. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with first class honours in Law and Political Science in 2018, and was called to the Bar of Ireland in 2019. He has lectured with Independent College since 2022.
Barry teaches Criminal Law on the FE-1 Exam Preparatory course.
Niamh Ní Leathlobhair BL
niamh.nileathlobhair@independentcollege.ie
Niamh lectures on Law of Tort on the FE1 Exam Preparatory Course
Alicia O’ Connor BL
alicia.oconnor@independentcollege.ie
Alicia O’Connor is a Barrister practising in the areas of Chancery, Company Law, and Commercial Law. Alicia completed her undergraduate Law degree at University College Dublin and Barrister-at-Law degree at the Kings Inns. Before practising as a Barrister, Alicia was a judicial assistant for a Judge in the Court of Appeal for over two years which gave her extensive insight into Court procedure before joining the Bar. After working as a judicial assistant, Alicia moved to New York to work in an investment bank in Manhattan focusing on regulatory compliance and fraud risk management. Alicia has previous experience as an Occasional Lecturer for the LLM degree and has tutored in Company Law and Criminal Liability for the undergraduate law degree at University College Dublin.
Alicia teaches Criminal Law on the FE-1 Exam Preparatory course.
Morgane Conaty BL
morgane.conaty@independentcollege.ie
Morgane teaches EU Law on the FE-1 Exam Preparatory course.
| Subject | Law of Contract |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law of Torts |
| Subject | Criminal Law |
| Subject | European Union Law |
| Subject | Constitutional Law |
| Subject | Equity Law |
| Subject | Company Law |
| Subject | Real Property |
What do you need?
This is an open course with access available to all students who wish to study and prepare for FE1 Entrance Examinations
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For further information email profcourses@independentcollege.ie or call (01) 8773903
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“I would recommend Independent College without any hesitation for students preparing for the FE1 exams.” – Tara Kelly, Former FE1 Student
Aims & Objectives
With each subject, students are provided with:
- 15 x weekly 2-hour lectures
- One 2-hour Exam Revision Masterclass (Week 16)
- Each lecture and accompanying teaching materials are available online until the end of each examination period
- A hard copy of the updated Manual in each subject
- A copy of past examination papers and reports
- Past examination paper grids
- Suggested solutions to past examination questions Homework correction facility weekly, with detailed feedback provided
- Lecturer support
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FACILITY
Students may avail of our homework facility, where they are welcome to attempt answers to past examination questions. Detailed and individualised feedback is provided by our expert lecturing team.
Homework is submitted online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform, Moodle.
With each subject, students are provided with:
- 15 x weekly 2-hour lectures
- One 2-hour Exam Revision Masterclass (Week 16)
- Each lecture and accompanying teaching materials are available online until the end of each examination period
- A hard copy of the updated Manual in each subject
- A copy of past examination papers and reports
- Past examination paper grids
- Suggested solutions to past examination questions Homework correction facility weekly, with detailed feedback provided
- Lecturer support
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FACILITY
Students may avail of our homework facility, where they are welcome to attempt answers to past examination questions. Detailed and individualised feedback is provided by our expert lecturing team.
Homework is submitted online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform, Moodle.