PPC I Information - Dublin and Cork
Course Timetables
Dublin: The PPC I course will run from 14th September, 2010 and examinations will take place 22nd March, 2011 until 31st March 2011. Christmas Vacation will run from 20th December to 4th January, 2011 inclusive. Download the Dublin PPC I 2010 timetable - updated 21/07/2010.
Cork: The start date for the Cork PPC I is 21st September, 2010. Christmas Vacation will run from 20th December to 5th January, 2011 inclusive. Download the Cork PPC I 2010 timetable - updated 21/07/2010.
Please note: The PPC I Dublin and Cork timetables are subject to change before and during the course, due to certain circumstances that may be beyond our control. You will always be notified of any changes made via the website prior to the commencement of the course, and via Moodle (student intranet), text service (if you upload your mobile number), and on the plasma screen in the atrium of the Education Centre in Dublin.
Tutorial Streams
We are not taking stream requests for Dublin this year, so please do not email us requesting a specific start or finish time. For more information, see the Dublin Information Sheet.
Your group allocation and start times will only be available one week before the course commences. We can only assign students to their groups once you have achieved a “registered” status. This is a full-time course scheduled Monday to Friday, between 09.00 and 18.00 each day.
Course Materials
A large number of textbooks will be distributed on the first day of the course - 14th September in Dublin and 21st September in Cork. Please bring a suitable carry bag or case to transport them.
More books will be distributed during the course - you will be notified by text, Moodle, email, and also, in the case of Dublin, on the plasma screen in the Atrium. If you miss a distribution, you will be subject to a €5 late collection fee (per booklet). You will be required to sign for all course materials.
You will not be receiving any course materials in advance of the course. All course reading and study material are included in your fees and you will not be required to purchase any books.
Attendance
Attendance at all lectures/tutorials is mandatory. Students who fail to attend 7 tutorials will be asked to meet Geoffrey Shannon (Dublin) or Katherine Kane (Cork). Trainees who fail to attend 9 tutorials will be asked to meet with TP Kennedy, and at that stage the training solicitors will be notified. Attendance at Skills sessions is compulsory.
View the Attendance Policy for Legal Practice Irish
Locker Applications
Dublin: A limited number of lockers are available during the course and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The fee is €50. Applications with fees received before 3rd September will result in your locker being populated with certain course manuals. Locker keys will be distributed at the orientation tutorial which takes place during the first 2 days of the course. A €10 replacement fee applies to lost keys and all property is left at the owners risk. Dublin trainees can download the Locker Application Form. We advise that you apply for your lockers before the course starts, as we cannot guarantee that there will be lockers available on 14th September and thereafter.
Cork: A limited number of lockers are available during the course and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. You can request a Locker Application Form on 21st September, 2010 from a member of staff. A fee of €50.00 must be submitted with the application form. A €10 replacement fee will be applicable to lost keys and all property is left at the owners risk. Your locker key will be issued on receipt of full payment.
Student ID Cards
Students must carry a valid student ID card at all times. In order to receive your Student ID card, we require all students to submit a suitable digital (.jpeg) passport-type photo. Save your picture using your student/trainee number (it must be saved with 8 digits e.g. 00500123.jpeg) and send by email with Your Student Name and Student /Trainee No in the subject line to:
Extra Mural Classes
The Law School are running a series of optional evening courses which will run for 8 to 10 weeks in Dublin. All details will be updated on the website by 16th August, 2010.
PPC I Application
If you would like to receive a 2010 PPC I Application Pack for Dublin or Cork, please contact The Law School, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, phone: 01 672 4802, fax: 01 672 4992, email: lawschool@lawsociety.ie