• Preparing For Trial • Costs, Notices of Motion for Various Scenarios • Discovery Process • Process & Judicial Review

This course is designed to give participants a clear, practical understanding of how litigation works in Ireland from the moment a dispute arises through to resolution. By focusing on early decision-making, procedural accuracy and strategic risk management, attendees will learn how to avoid common and costly mistakes, identify when litigation is necessary or when its not and manage disputes more efficiently when proceedings cannot be avoided. The skills gained from this course will help you reduce legal spend, minimise exposure to adverse costs, shorten dispute timelines and support better commercial outcomes.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

General Principles:

• Accrual of Cause of Action
• Limitation Periods

Pre-action & setting strategic foundations:

• ‍Initiating litigation

Parties to Actions

• Identifying the necessary parties
• Actions against different bodies

Pleadings & Practice

• Type of pleadings
• Service of pleadings
• Entering an Appearance
• Defence & Counterclaim
• Replies to particulars
• Amendment of Pleadings

Managing Litigation

• Interlocutory applications
• Discovery process

Preparing for Trial – Process

Judicial Review – Mechanics, beyond theory

• How judicial review works in practice? Difference between JR and appeals?

Specific Areas of Litigation

• Personal Injuries
• Family Law Proceedings
• The Commercial Court
• Decision Making Bodies: Residential Tenancies Board & Workplace Relations Commission

Evidence

• Opinion & Expert Evidence
• Setting a case down for trial
• Hearing of a trial

Appeal

• Appeal in each jurisdiction

Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration
• Mediation

Costs

• General Principles
• Security for costs

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for legal practitioners, including solicitors, barristers, and in-house counsel, as well as law students and paralegals seeking a deeper understanding of litigation processes. It is also valuable for professionals involved in litigation, such as claims managers, legal executives, and those working in dispute resolution, who need to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing litigation proceedings effectively.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.