Education Pathway at Top Universities to Become a Lawyer in Malaysia

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Education and academic administration

You can work as a lecturer or marketing staff in the colleges that offer Law

programmes. Legal knowledge is also useful in non-teaching positions at universities, work in the law library or admissions.

Banking and finance

Lawyers with experience in securities, trusts and estates, tax or banking law, you can venture into the lucrative field of banking and finance. Positions include:  risk manager, estate planning advisor, trust officer, financial planner, commercial loans officer and mutual fund administrator.

Conflict resolution

Arbitration, mediation and negotiation are growing fields employing individuals with legal backgrounds as arbitrators and mediators. Hospitals, school associations, universities and government agencies all hire professionals with strong communication and dispute resolution skills. Note that mediation positions may not be full-time – mediators tend to be retained on a contract basis to assist with a specific dispute.

Government and politics

The federal and provincial governments often hire lawyers as policy analysts to gather

and research information, analyze issues in written reports and coordinate the development of strategic policy. Matters involving policy related issues range from health and transportation to education and the environment. Politics is another popular field for lawyers. Positions include speech writer, political fundraiser, campaign manager, lobbyist or even political candidate.

Human resources

Companies need talented professionals to recruit new people and oversee their staff. You can work as a hiring coordinator, human resources administrator or training manager. And don’t forget working within the legal profession as a non-lawyer – inside knowledge of the legal industry makes you well suited for a job as a law firm administrator, head of associate recruiting, marketing director or professional development manager.

Legal consulting

Some lawyers consult to law firms in law office management, marketing and client development. If you’re tech-savvy, you can put your knowledge about legal software to work as an information technology consultant. With a nursing background, you can work as a legal nurse consultant, reviewing medical records in medical malpractice and personal injury cases, providing advice to the lawyers involved and acting as an expert witness.

Legal writing, editing and publishing

A lawyer’s research and writing skills are particularly useful. Several lawyers work as freelance legal writers and editors – contributing articles for legal publications, writing

do-it-yourself law books and researching/writing booklets on legal topics like divorce and landlord/tenancy matters for poverty law groups and government-funded organizations. Other one-time lawyers are now legal or business columnists for newspapers and magazines. Still others write content for law firm websites or are full-time editors for bar association newsletters and law, business or accounting publications.

Job Demand for Lawyers in Malaysia

There are 14,300 registered lawyers in Malaysia.

Number of Legal Firms by State in Malaysia

State	No. of Legal Firms
Johor	680
Kedah	273
Kelantan	216
Melaka	211
Negeri Sembilan	263
Pahang	210
Penang	606
Perak	421
Perlis	23
Selangor	1896
Terengganu	136
Wilayah Persekutuan	2009
Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan	11
Total	6955

Number of Lawyers by State in Malaysia

State	No. of Lawyers
Johor	1242
Kedah	467
Kelantan	374
Melaka	412
Negeri Sembilan	433
Others	286
Pahang	371
Penang	1248
Perak	729
Perlis	38
Selangor	3801
Terengganu	244
Wilayah Persekutuan	6741
Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan	12
Total	16398

How do you become a Lawyer in Malaysia?

The 1st step after SPM is to find the right college to study your A-Levels or South Australian Matriculation. The best private colleges in Malaysia for the A-Levels  programme are Taylors College,HELP Academy, KDU Penang University College, KDU College Damansara Jaya and UCSI University. Best College in Malaysia for the 1-year Cambridge Pre-Law A-Levels is KDU College.

The best private colleges in Malaysia for South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/SACE International Pre-University programme are Taylors College Subang Jaya, Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas and Disted College Penang.

After you obtain at least 2 principals in the A-Levels, you can either go for the law degree i.e. LLB (Hons) from recognised universities such as Taylor’s University or KDU College or take up the UK Law Degree Transfer Programme at the same universities and study 2 years in Malaysia and go to the UK for your final year.

Upon completing your degree, you may choose to take up the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) in the UK and

be called up to the English Bar or choose to come back to Malaysia to sit for a qualifying exam in order to obtain the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP).

When you complete all the required exams, you will undergo a 9-month training commonly known as chambering or pupilage. This is the period where one is exposed to the working world of law. You can be paid between RM300-RM1000 for this period.

While serving the 9-month pupilage you will still need to sit through some exams conducted by Malaysian Bar and partake in Malaysian Bar legal aid programme before you can be called to the Malaysian Bar to become a qualified lawyer

Entry Requirements by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board as Found in the Malaysian Bar Website

It is very important to check with the Malaysian Bar as to the latest Entry Requirements. If you study Foundation, Diploma or other Pre-University programme not recognised by the Qualifying Board, you may not be allowed to sit for the CLP.

Admission Requirements for the Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia is taken from the Malaysian Bar website. For the latest guidelines, please contact the Legal Profession Qualifying Board Malaysia at:

Tel: (603) – 2691 0054 / (603) – 2691 0080
Fax: (603) – 2691 0142

Guidelines on Qualifications and Requirements for Recognition of holders of Australian and New Zealand Law Degrees to become ‘Qualified Person’ under the Legal Profession Act 1976.

Introduction

All matters pertaining to the qualifications and requirements for admission to the Bar in Malaysia are governed by the provisions under the Legal Profession Act 1976 (the Act). To be eligible for admission, a candidate must satisfy all requirements as are provided in the Act which may be broadly categorised as follows:

• academic requirements
• practical requirements
• formal requirements

As to the academic requirements, this is satisfied if a candidate can show that he/she is a ‘qualified person’ within the meaning of section 3 of the Act. Under the Act, ‘qualified person’ means any person who:

• has passed the final examination leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws of the University of Malaya, the University of Malaya in Singapore, the University of Singapore or the National University of Singapore;
• is a barrister-at-law of England; or
• in possession of such other qualification as may by notification in the Gazette be declared by the Board to be sufficient to make a person a qualified person for the purposes of the Act.
  Such person must then satisfy the practical and formal requirements before he/she may petition for admission.

In exercise of the powers conferred by para (c) above, the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (the Qualifying Board) has declared various qualifications, thus making a holder of any one of those qualifications a qualified person under the Act. Indeed, all law degrees (LL.B) from Australia and New Zealand, which are at present recognised for the purposes of the Act, have gained recognition through various Gazette Notifications made under para (c) above.

For the recognition of Australia and New Zealand law degrees, the approach taken by the Qualifying Board in the past is to determine the university whose LL.B degree is to be recognised and to specify additional requirements to be satisfied before the holder of that LL.B degree is deemed to be a qualified person for purposes of section 3 of the Act. This is then declared by notification in the Gazette.

At present a person who has passed the final examination leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from 14 universities in Australia and 5 universities in New Zealand, as listed in the relevant Gazette Notifications, and who is qualified to gain admission as a barrister or solicitor in New Zealandand in the case of Australia, in the State in which the university is situated, and having passed the requisite subjects prescribed by the respective Barristers/Solicitors Board or its equivalent, is a qualified person for the purposes of section 3 of the Act.

In 1994, the Qualifying Board decided to review the recognition of all qualifications under the Act including the present position of the LL.B degrees from Australia and New Zealand. This review was necessary taking into account the changes that have taken place since those qualifications were first considered and the recent trends and practices in legal education and training of lawyers. The Qualifying Board also felt that it had to specify its own requirements in order to conform to the new Malaysian needs in achieving and maintaining the required standard for admission to the Malaysian Bar and to provide for a uniform criteria for admission.

In March 1995, the Qualifying Board announced a new set of Guidelines for holders of LL.B degrees from universities in the United Kingdom (U.K.) to qualify to enter the Malaysian Certificate in Legal Practice examination (CLP) with the view of admission to the Bar. The Qualifying Board has now decided to introduce new Guidelines on the academic requirements for holders of Australian and New Zealand law degrees which are outlined below:

Guidelines on the New Academic Requirements

These Guidelines shall specify the requirements and criteria before a law degree from Australia and New Zealand is deemed to have satisfied the academic requirements and making a holder of such a law degree a qualified person for the purposes of section 3 of the Act. These new Guidelines are contained in Part One and Part Two.

It should be emphasised that these new Guidelines are applicable only to those who intend to use such law degrees to qualify for admission to the Bar in Malaysia and not to bar any person from acquiring such law degree for other purposes.

These Guidelines are introduced after careful study and discussions since 1994. In particular, they take into account of the following:

• a special report commissioned by the Qualifying Board on law degrees in Australian and New Zealand;
• visits and discussions the Qualifying Board had with the relevant authorities in Australian and New Zealand;
• changes that have taken place in the area of legal education and training of lawyers in Australian, New Zealand and Malaysia; and
• the need to streamline all academic qualifications which are being used for purposes of admission to the Bar in Malaysia.

These Guidelines consist of TWO parts:

• Part One : New academic requirements and criteria to be satisfied before the holder of a law degree is deemed to be a qualified person under the Act.
• Part Two: The qualifying degrees. The list of universities and their respective law programmes recognised by the Qualifying Board.

PART ONE

Academic Requirements

A. Certificate in Legal Practice
A person who has passed the final examination conducted by any of the universities listed in Part Two leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws after 1 May 1999 is required to sit for and pass the examination for the Malaysian Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) conducted by the Qualifying Board before he/she is deemed to be a qualified person under section 3 of the Legal Profession Act. 1976.

B. New Criteria
In addition to the requirement in (A) above, a candidate with any of the law degrees as are listed in Part Two must satisfy the following criteria as pre-requisites to sit for the CLP examination:

RULES

1. Entry requirements
2. Duration of the law degree
3. Subjects
4. Twinning Programmes
5. Joint Degrees
6. Transfers
7. Modes of Study
8. Branch Campus
9. Mature Student Entry
10. Transitional

1. Entry requirements
Candidates must have obtained the minimum grades as the entry requirements into the law programmes which are as follows:

1.1 Achievement at the SPM level or its equivalent. All candidates must have obtained a minimum of 3 credit passes at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent which passes must be obtained in the one and the same sitting of the examination.

1.2 Achievement at STPM level or its equivalent
1.2.1 All candidates must have obtained a minimum of 2 principal passes at the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent which passes must be obtained in the one and same sitting of the examination;
AND
1.2.2 The duration of the STPM course of study or its equivalent SHALL be a minimum of one academic year.

1.3 For the purposes of these Guidelines :

1.3.1 The qualifications which are accepted as equivalent o the SPM are:
a. the ‘O’ levels examination by the various Boards in the United Kingdom
b. the School Certificate examination in Australia, and
c. the School Certificate examination for New Zealand schools, colleges and high schools.

1.3.2 The qualifications which are accepted as equivalent o the STPM are:
a. the ‘A’ levels examination by the various Boards in the United Kingdom,
b. the Australian Matriculation examination,
c. the New Zealand Bursaries examination, and
d. any other qualifications which may be accepted by the Qualifying Board as equivalent to the STPM.

2. Duration of the law degree

2.1 The duration for the law degrees SHALL be a minimum of 3 academic years.

2.2 In the case of a full-time study at a university, the law degree which is obtained must be completed within 6 years of initial registration with that university.

3. Subjects

3.1 The law degree SHALL contain a minimum of 12 substantive law subjects,

3.2 The 12 law subjects, SHALL include the following 6 core- subjects:
a. Law of Contract
b. Law of Torts
c. Constitutional Law
d. Criminal Law
e. Land Law, and
f. Equity and Trusts

3.3 Each of the core-subjects as in (3.2) above, SHALL be studied for the duration of one academic year

3.4 Candidates must have passed all the core-subjects mentioned in (3.2) above.

4. Twinning Programmes
If the law degree is conducted through twinning or other collaborative arrangements between universities in Australia and New Zealand and local colleges in Malaysia, such programmes must satisfy the following criteria:

4.1 The twinning arrangement SHALL consist of the maximum of 2 academic years of study in Malaysia followed by a minimum of one academic year of study in Australia or New Zealand.

4.2 The curriculum and coverage of the 2 academic years of study in Malaysia SHALL be the same as that conducted and covered internally by that Australian or New Zealand university which is the partner in that twinning arrangement and SHALL be validated annually and supervised by the same Australian or New Zealand university.

4.3 The 2 academic years course of study in Malaysia under a twinning arrangement and the local colleges conducting such programmes must be approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia or any body established by statute for that purpose.

5. Joint Degrees
Where two or more different and distinct disciplines or branches of learning are combined and studied in one degree programme, that degree is a joint degree for the purposes of these Guidelines.
Such joint degrees are recognised under these Guidelines only if the duration is extended to 5 years or more.

6. Transfers
6.1 A law degree from any university is not recognised under these Guidelines if a holder of that degree was in the first instance a failed student from another law school who had obtained transfer to that university from which he graduates with a law degree and who was not required to commence the course afresh.

6.2 Where a student has failed a part of his course or obtained only a conditional pass in any university and subsequently transfers his studies to another university where he is provided credit for any part of the course which he has passed and is allowed to proceed to the next year of study without being required to pass the complete examination diet of the equivalent year that he failed or was referred in his original university, his final law degree is NOT accepted under these Guidelines. This does not include a failed student who commences his course afresh at a different university after failure at his original university and thereafter successfully completes his course and awarded a degree.

7. Modes of Study
A law degree is accepted only if it involves full-time study either wholly at a university in Australia and New Zealandor partly at a local college in Malaysia and partly at a university in Australia and New Zealand under a twinning arrangement as in (4) above.

8. Branch Campus
A law degree which is acquired from any university through its branch campus located in Malaysia or elsewhere SHALL be given the same treatment as though it is granted by the parent university in Australia or New Zealand.

9. Mature Student Entry
IN LIMITED CASES, mature students may be admitted to pursue a law degree. Such students :

9.1 shall have a minimum of 3 credits passes at SPM level or its equivalent, AND

9.2 shall possess a minimum of 5 years of proven working experience in the related field, AND

9.3 must be declared as suitable and proficient to follow the law programme by a special panel comprising of officials of the admitting university in concurrence with the Qualifying Board.

10. Transitional
Rules 1 to 9 above shall NOT apply to a candidate who has joined any of the universities listed in Part Twofor the law degree programme before 1 May 1999.

PART TWO

Qualifying Degrees

The Qualifying Board hereby declares that effective 1 May 1999, only the universities and their respective law degrees as listed below are recognised as qualifying degrees enabling the holders of the law degrees to sit for the CLP examination for purposes of Part One of these Guidelines and with the view of admission to the Bar in Malaysia:

Australia

1. Australian National University – LL.B.

2. University of Sydney – LL.B.

3. University of Adelaide – LL.B.

4. Monash University – LL.B.

5. University of Melbourne – LL.B.

6. University of Western Australia – LL.B.

7. Macquaire University – LL.B.

8. University of New South Wales – LL.B.

9. University of Queensland – LL.B.

10. University of Tasmania – LL.B.

11. University of Technology, Sydney – LL.B.

12. Bond University, Queensland – LL.B.

13. Murdoch University – LL.B.

14. Queensland University of Technology – LL.B.
New Zealand

1. University of Auckland – LL.B.

2. University of Canterbury – LL.B.

3. Victoria University of Wellington – LL.B.

4. University of Otago – LL.B.

5. University of Waikato – LL.B.

The above list shall be reviewed from time to time and the Qualifying Board may add to or vary the list if it considers necessary to do so. Fresh applications for recognition may also be considered by the Qualifying Board from universities not included in the list.

These Guidelines were issued by the Qualifying Board on 30 April 1998.

Top Law Degree Recognised by the Malaysian Bar and the Legal Profession Qualifying Board at Taylors University

Students after SPM or O-Levels must have 5 credits including English and Bahasa Melayu to enter into the A-Level programme before continuing on to Taylor’s Bachelor of Laws degree. The Law degree at Taylor’s University is recognised by the Malaysian Bar and the Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia for purposes of the CLP examinations.

Taylor’s University has won many law awards and is ranked Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013. Taylor’s University is also ranked as one of the Top 250 universities in Asia by QS University Rankings: Asia 2015.

Officially upgraded to University in September 2010, Taylor’s is one of Malaysia’s top private universities. Over 70% of Taylors University’s graduates are employed within 2 months. In addition, the university has strong partnerships with 3,000+ career partners in Malaysia and globally. Taylor’s University is one of the best universities in Malaysia for you to study the Bachelor of Laws degree.

The Best Law Programme in Malaysia at Taylor’s University

The law programme at Taylor’s University provides students with an in-depth understanding and appreciation of legal doctrines and concepts in the various areas of law. Through a combination of theoretical studies and practical exposure, students will be taught how to apply these into a variety of factual situations.

Study of Malaysian and English Law

• Taylor’s students will learn both Malaysian and English Law, providing them with sound knowledge of the fundamentals of the legal system and practices in Malaysia.

Ready For Legal Practice

• Application of legal theories to real-life cases at the Taylor’s Legal Aid Centre, while also developing a sense of community awareness, under the guidance and supervision of lecturers.
• Compulsory Mooting exercises for first-year students hone their legal research and writing skills, as well as boost their confidence in public speaking and inculcate team spirit.

Learning from the Industry

• In-depth understanding and a real-life feel of the legal profession via industry visits to the Legal Aid Centre, Parliament, Palace of Justice, Attorney General’s Chambers, prisons and legal offices.
• Platforms for students to meet and engage with the country’s legal giants and gain valuable insights into the legal profession, through industry networking events.
• Exposure to specialised areas of law and the workings of the legal fraternity through the Law Speaker Series.

Real-World Experience

• 4-week compulsory internship programme to develop practical and relevant skills for future employment.
• Opportunity to carry out attachment at top law firms, the Bar Council’s Legal Aid Centres and other organisations, for students who excel in their studies.

Entry Requirements into Taylor’s University Bachelor of Laws Degree

• Taylor’s Foundation / Diploma*

  

  Pass with min. CGPA 2.67

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
  B-B- or min. CGPA 2.67 including Pengajian Am
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
  Pass with 5Bs, including English, with max. 20 points
• A Levels
  Min. CC or BD or AE
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International
  Min. ATAR 70
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)*
  Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB)*
  Min. 24 points in 6 subjects and min. 4 points in 3 Higher Level subjects
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  Min. 260/400
• Other Qualifications*
  Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

  

  Overall Band 6.0

• TOEFL
  79 – Internet Based Test (20 in writing)
• A Levels (English / English Literature )
  Min. Grade C
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International
  (English as a second Language)
  Min. Grade B
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) (English 4U)
  Min. Grade C
• MUET
  Band 5
• UEC English
  B4
• O Level / 1119 (GCE-O)
  Grade C
• Taylor’s EET
  Overall band 6.0
• Other Equivalent English Qualifications
  Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Students who have completed a full year preparatory / foundation study in English may be exempted from meeting the English requirements.

NOTE:

• Pass SPM / O Level or equivalent with 5 credits (Including English) for entry with pre-university / foundation qualification.
• Pass SPM / O Level or equivalent with 3 credits (including English) for entry with Diploma qualification.
• Students who intend to pursue the CLP course are also required to obtain a credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM.

• Entry Qualification that are not recognised by Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia for purposes of the CLP examinations.

All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

Programme Structure for the Bachelor of Laws at Taylor’s University

YEAR 1 Subjects for the Law Degree at Taylor’s University

Semester 1

• Constitutional & Administrative Law I
• Contract Law I
• English Legal System
• Law of Tort I
• Legal Skills

Semester 2

• Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 2 / Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
• Constitutional & Administrative Law II
• Contract Law II
• Law of Tort II
• Malaysian Legal System
• Mooting

YEAR 2 Subjects for the Law Degree at Taylor’s University

Semester 3

• Constitutional & Administrative Law III
• Criminal Law I
• Land Law I
• Research & Writing and Drafting
• Law Elective A I
• Malaysian Studies 3 / Hubungan Etnik

Semester 4

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Personal Development / Logic & Reasoning
• Criminal Law II
• Land Law II
• Public International Law
• Law Elective A II
• Law Elective B

YEAR 3 Subjects for the Law Degree at Taylor’s University

Semester 5

• Company Law I
• Equity & Trusts I
• Family Law I
• Land Law III
• Law Elective C
• People Dynamics in Malaysian Organisation / Malaysian Studies 3

Semester 6

• Internship
• Equity & Trusts II
• Family Law II
• Company Law II
• Law Elective D
• Community Service Initiative

Electives

Electives A I

• Information Technology Law I
• Intellectual Property Law I
• International Commercial Law I
• Medical Law I

Electives A II

• Information Technology Law II
• Intellectual Property Law II
• International Commercial Law II
• Medical Law II

Electives B

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• International Human Rights Law

Electives C

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• International Human Rights Law
• Law of Evidence I

Electives D

• Drafting
• Dissertation
• Law of Evidence II

Taylor’s Law School Achievements

Over the years, our students have successfully clinched numerous awards and recognitions at various local and international competitions, such as:

2015

Bar Council’s Gender Equality Initiative

• Colloquium – Champion
• Debates – 1st Runners-up
• 1st Runners-up: Ghandhi Memorial Debates

2013
2nd Runner-up: LAWASIA International Moot Competition (National Rounds)

2012
The Spirit of LAWASIA Team Award

2010
National Champions: LAWASIA International Moot Competition

2009
1st Runner-up: LAWASIA International Moot Competition (National Rounds)

Taylor’s Law Degree Transfer to UK

Graduate with a UK Law Degree from a Prestigious British University. Taylor’s Law School has established partnerships with reputable universities across the UK and you can choose to transfer after the 1st or 2nd year at Taylor’s University.

• University of Manchester
• University of Leeds
• Cardiff University
• University of Sheffield
• University of Reading
• University of the West of England

Best Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme in Malaysia at KDU College Damansara Jaya

The modern law graduate can move into a variety of positions not only confined to the courts.

Law is one of the oldest fields of study, and remains as one of the most sought-after and widely respected programmes in the world. A law degree is the first step towards a career path in the traditional legal sector, whether as a practicing advocate or solicitor. However, a law degree is also one that opens many doors. The modern law graduate can move into a variety of positions not only confined to the courts but may also venture into the government, the public sector, business, corporations and even in entertainment. As the legal profession grows more dynamic every day, there is a demand for law graduates who are holistic in their approach and global in their outlook.

With at least 5 credits in your SPM with a credit in BM and passed Sejarah to join KDU’s Pre-Law A-Levels taking 2 subjects – Business Studies & Law.

Get a Recognized Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)  (3+0), University of London International Programmes in Malaysia at Top Rated KDU College Damansara Jaya

After the 1-year Pre- Law A-Levels, you can either take the prestigious University of London LLB completed all at KDU College Damansara Jaya.

At KDU College, the emphasis is on holistic education and real-world learning giving their students the best exposure in the study of law. They guide students to discover the role they are most suited for when studying law here.

KDU College Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International programme is tailored to help students develop their legal analytical, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and research skills so they may excel in any career choice – whether as practicing attorneys, members of the judiciary or other legal professionals across a myriad of industries.

FIRST CLASS RANKING RESULT

By 12% of the students in the Intermediate level.

SMALL CLASS SIZES
That allow lecturers to work closely with each student.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
KDU College students have interned at Messrs Skrine, the Attorney General’s Chambers, The Federal Court of Malaysia and many others.

LEGAL SERIES AND FORUMS WITH WELL-KNOWN SPEAKERS
Such as Associate Prof. Dr. Azmi Sharom (Associate Professor, UM) and Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan (lawyer and human rights advocate).

EXCELLENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE

At KDU College Damansara Jaya, students will go through the Success Programme, which comprises of:
First Year Experience – A continuous programme that eases students’ transition to college, strengthens their academic skills, develops their soft skills and provides them with a platform for career placement.

Co-Curricular Transcript – A second transcript which tracks students’ official record of honours, awards and recognitions, leadership activities and organisational experiences, professional development and educational training, and community service. This transcript, which complements students’ academic transcript, provides prospective employers and/or graduate schools with information on the student’s involvement with co-curricular activities.

EXAMINATION RESULTS ABOVE WORLD AVERAGE

In 80% of the programme subjects.

EXPERIENCED LECTURES IN THE LAW SCHOOL AT KDU COLLEGE
With an average of 20 years teaching experience.

WIDE RANGE OF ELECTIVES
To cater for market needs.

ACCOLADES AND REPRESENTATION
In Malaysian and international mooting competitions.

Entry Requirements into the Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme at KDU College

KDU College Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme

Pursue your law qualifications with one of the oldest universities in the UK.

Established in 1836, the University of London is one of the oldest universities in the UK and KDU is proud to offer their internationally recognised Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme. It is the only external law degree programme recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia, and is considered the ‘gold standard’ of undergraduate law degrees by law practitioners and academics globally. KDU is one of the few affiliate centres for the University of London International Programmes in Malaysia.

The programme allows students the flexibility to complete it at their own pace (up to a maximum of 3 sittings and 5 years) and to sit for the exam in various locations around the world.

Programme Structure for KDU College Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International programme

Year 1 Subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme at KDU College Damansara Jaya

• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Legal System & Methods
• Public Law

Year 2 Subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme at KDU College Damansara Jaya

• Equity & Trusts

  

• Law of Tort
• European Union Law*
• Electives (1 subject)

Year 3 Subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme at KDU College Damansara Jaya

• Jurisprudence
• Property Law
• Electives (2 subjects)

Elective Subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (3+0) University of London International Programme at KDU College Damansara Jaya

* The European Union Law elective is subject as a core module in KDU, to ensure that students graduate with a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) that will enable them to undertake the Bar Professional Training Course (for intending barristers) or the Legal Practice Course (for intending solicitors) in the UK.

The Best UK Transfer (UKT)  Law Programme at HELP University

Founded in 1986, it is one of the country’s first private law schools and has been the trend setter in private legal education in Malaysia. 2009 also saw the Department expanding by introducing its own Bachelor of Laws degree and in 2012, the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP).

HELP University, one of the top private universities in Malaysia, offers its own home-grown LLB programme known as the HELP Bachelor of Laws (HELP LLB) which can be completed entirely at HELP University.

Graduates who complete the HELP LLB degree will be granted the opportunity to enrol in any post graduate Master’s Programme at HELP Graduate School (terms and conditions apply) Excluding the Master of Clinical Psychology. Currently, the LLB degree progamme at HELP University is not recognised for practice as a lawyer in Malaysia. You need to go for the UK Law Twinning programme in order to practice.

• Assessment: Assignment 20%
• Final written examination 80%
• Practical Subjects:
• Legal Skills : Assignment 20% , Practical Assessment 50%, Final Examination 30%
• Legal Practice : Assignment 20%, Practical Assessment 40%, Final Examination 40%”

Year 1 UKT Law Subjects at HELP University

• DL1     Legal Method & Systems
• DL2     Law of Contract
• DL3     Constitutional & Administrative Law
• DL4     Criminal Law
• DL5     Legal Skills

Year 2 UKT Law Subjects at HELP University

• DL6     Land Law
• DL7     Law of Tort
• DL8     Law of Evidence
• DL10   Legal Practice
• DL11   Company Law

HELP University has been enjoying the privilege of being the first private university to introduce the UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law), which has been recognised by prestigious and reputable universities in the UK.

To date, HELP has students Transfer to the following Top UK universities on advanced standing basis into Year 2 or Year 3 to obtain a qualifying law degree:*

HELP University is partnered with some of the best universities for Law in the UK.

HELP University UK Law Transfer into Year 2 

• University of Manchester
• University of Sheffield

HELP University UK Law Transfer into Year 3

• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• Cardiff University
• University of Wales, Aberystwyth
• Northumbria University
• University of the West of England, Bristol
• University of Hertfordshire”

HELP University to date produced 29 First Class Achievers on the UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law). In 2012 alone HELP University had 7 first class achievers from prestigious universities in the UK including the University of Liverpool, University of Leeds and Cardiff University.

All HELP’s 7 First Class achievers in 2012 embarked on 2+1 transfer option. HELP University has been commended by the assessors of the Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB) which is a joint committee of the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors

Regulation Authority for the best practices adopted at the Faculty level in the administration and teaching of the UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law).

The mission of HELP’s Department of Law is to groom employable lawyers through introducing skills based papers such as Legal Skills and Legal Practice which encompasses soft skills such as Legal Research, Client Interviewing and Counselling, Advocacy, Drafting, Negotiation, Case Management and Preparation, Managing a Law Firm, Criminal and Civil Litigation.

There is also the annual HELP-Skrine Moot Competition that acts as a platform to further enhance advocacy skills amongst their law students.

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