In this section, students can find videos, quizzes and other content.
Let's Look At The Law - Who's Who - V Short Desc
Who's Who in the Courtroom?
Learn about the people you'll find in the courtroom
Let's Look At The Law - A Mock Trial In Action - V Short Desc
A Mock Trial In Action
By demonstrating a mock trial from beginning to end, the objective of this topic is to provide students with an understanding of the trial process.
What Is The Law?
What Is The Law?
This topic aims to facilitate the students to understand what the law is and to recognise the need for society to create and enforce laws.
Where Do Laws Come From?
Where Do Laws Come From?
The separation of powers and importance of the Irish Constitution is explained in this topic, enabling the student to understand the source of our laws.
Understanding The Courts System
Understanding The Courts System
This topic explains the structure and jurisdiction of the courts in Ireland. Students will also be enabled to understand the difference between civil and criminal courts.
Examining A Witness - What Can You Ask?
Examining A Witness - What Can You Ask?
Students will understand the rules of evidence including examination of witnesses, cross-examination and ‘leading questions’. They are central to the conduct of a successful trial.
Preparing For A Trial
Preparing For A Trial
In this topic, students will develop their understanding of court procedure by focusing closely on one case. They will also be enabled to focus on their own roles in the mock trial.
How Do You Run A Trial?
How Do You Run A Trial?
This topic offers students insight into courtroom protocol and the order of events that take place at a criminal trial.
The Mock Trial
The Mock Trial
Running a successful and educational mock trial in the classroom, or in a real courtroom in the Criminal Courts of Justice.
Other Action Projects
Other Action Projects
Let’s Look at the Law needn’t finish with the mock trial – students are encouraged to undertake other stimulating and inclusive action projects.