This two-day Administrative Law programme has been developed for civil servants and staff working in public sector agencies, offices and local authorities. The course will introduce participants to the core principles and legal rules that govern judicial review and the legal process involved in administrative law. It will also examine specific instances in which judicial review arises, with an emphasis on how litigation can avoided.
Administrative Law: Introduction to Principles and Practices
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This introduction to Administrative Law course has been modified for online delivery.
This two day course will run from 10:00am - 4:00pm on consecutive dates. It will be delivered remotely and facilitated by a subject matter expert. Course times may be subject to change.
Scheduled Dates:
- 16-17 February 2023
- 18-19 May 2023
Please note that as this is an interactive programme of training with an emphasis on engagement and skill building, we limit the size of the group. If you wish to book places for a number of staff from a single organisation, we recommend that you contact training@ipa.ie in the first instance, as a tailored programme may be more suitable.
Commences
16-17 February 2023 | 18 -19 May 2023
Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.
Duration
Two Days
Fees & Enrolment
Fee: The cost of this two-day online course is €790 per person.
Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using a booking form or the online booking option (see below).
All bookings will be confirmed via email. Please send completed booking forms to:
Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie
All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers and bookings will typically close one week prior to the course start date.
Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.
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- The Programme
This two-day Administrative Law programme has been developed for civil servants and staff working in public sector agencies, offices and local authorities. The course will introduce participants to the core principles and legal rules that govern judicial review and the legal process involved in administrative law. It will also examine specific instances in which judicial review arises, with an emphasis on how litigation can avoided.
- Who is this for?
This programme has been developed for civil servants and staff working in public sector agencies, offices and local authorities.
- Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Have a practical understanding of administrative law
- Understand how a judicial review case is run
- Appreciate the limits that the law places on their decision making powers
- Be able to identify potential areas of litigation within their decision making powers
- Understand how judicial review litigation may be avoided
- Course Content
The course will cover the following areas:
- Introduction to the principles of administrative law
- Decisions subject to judicial review
- Remedies available in judicial review
- Practical application of administrative law to decision making roles
- Accountability within Government Departments and other Public Sector organisations
- Other Information
This course can be tailored for in-house delivery at a negotiated rate. Please email training@ipa.ie if you would like further information about customised training.
- Course Leader
Sarah Reid LLB LLM BL will lead this two day course. Sarah is a practising barrister and law lecturer and offers a practical as well as academic understanding of the law in this area.
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