* Examines key principles of the nature and sources of Irish law, including Court structures, Tort, Contract, Criminal, Consumer, European, and Human Rights law

* Includes a summary of internet and other resources, while also providing activities and tasks that encourage the use of these for students

* Encourages independent learning by setting short and extended self-test questions with suggested answers and key points

* Provides a foundation for further specialised studies

* Suitable for FETAC students taking introductory law modules

* Also suitable as a revision textbook for all academic and professional courses on the Irish Legal system within Universities, Institutes of Technology and Professional Courses