Past Paper

2024

Question 1 - 30m:

Describe the historical development of the Irish Legal system, to include the following:

  • The native Brehon Law system - 6m

  • The development of the Common Law in England - 7.5m

  • The development of the Court of Chancery (Equity) - 7.5m

  • The gradual adoption of the Common Law in Ireland - 9m.


Repeat

Question 3- 30m

  • Describe the emergence of the common law in England - 8m

  • Explain how equity emerged as a complementary system alongside common law, mitigating the harshness of the common law system - 12m.

  • Detail the historical process of integrating the English common law into Ireland, with reference to key legislation - 10m