FE-1 Law of Property case studies
FE-1 Law of Property · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The FE-1 (Final Examination Part 1) is the first stage of the Law Society of Ireland's professional entrance examinations for people who intend to qualify as solicitors. The Law Society of Ireland describes itself as the "Regulatory, Educational and Membership Body For Irish Solicitors", and its site lists "Becoming a solicitor" as the route to qualification. FE-1 candidates are typically graduates or FE-1 entrants who must pass before progressing to the Professional Practice Course (PPC); the Society's site links to PPC resources "to support trainees studying at the Law School". This page covers the property component - Conveyancing, Land Law and Real Property, Landlord and Tenant, and property aspects of Succession and Wills - treated here as four equally weighted domains. The FE-1 Law of Property case studies are 5 cases and about 3,327 words.
1The Laneway That Wasn't on the Folio
A solicitor acts for purchasers of a 1930s Dublin semi-detached house. Contracts were signed on 14 March, with a deposit of €45,000 (10%) and closing fixed for 28 April.
720 words, about 4 min2The Judgment Mortgage and the Joint Tenancy
In 2004 Miriam and her brother Tom inherited a cottage and 12 acres as joint tenants. The folio names them as joint tenants; no severance is registered.
659 words, about 3 min3The 90-Day Notice in a Rent Pressure Zone
A landlord owns a two-bedroom apartment in Cork city, within a Rent Pressure Zone. The tenant has lived there for four years under a Part 4 tenancy and pays €2,200 per month.
657 words, about 3 min4The Farm, the Widow and the Will
Padraig died in January 2024. He was survived by his wife Eileen, to whom he had been married for 30 years, and three adult children: Sean, Aoife and Niamh.
689 words, about 3 min5The Apartment With a Fire Safety Problem
A first-time buyer is purchasing a 2005 apartment in Dublin for €310,000 with a 10% deposit. The sale is subject to contract; contracts have not yet been signed.
602 words, about 3 min