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Source: http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/press_state..._to_pursue.html

--Exercise Caution When Selecting Law Programme to Pursue--

The Malaysian Bar reminds students who intend to pursue a law degree locally to conduct due diligence when selecting a law programme to undertake, as some educational institutions offer law programmes culminating in law degrees that are not recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (“LPQB”).

LPQB is the body tasked to prescribe the qualifications that would entitle an individual to become a “qualified person” within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 1976, for the purpose of admission as an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia. As such, only graduates with law degrees that are recognised by LPQB will be able to enter the legal profession in Malaysia. Details regarding the qualifications recognised for entry into the legal profession are available on the LPQB website, at ​http://www.lpqb.org.my.

There are a number of educational institutions in Malaysia offering law programmes culminating in law degrees that are not recognised by LPQB. It is incumbent upon these institutions to disclose to their students, or to applicants, that upon graduation, they will not be permitted to practise law in the country. Such schools may be accredited with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, but mere accreditation is not adequate to satisfy the applicable criteria, where entry into the legal profession is concerned. These institutions must still seek the approval of LPQB for their law programmes and degrees.

LPQB has informed Bar Council that the following higher education providers offer law programmes culminating in the following law degrees that are not recognised by LPQB:

(1) HELP University College: Bachelor of Laws (Hons);

(2) Management and Science University (“MSU”): Bachelor of Law and Commerce (Honours);

(3) Taylor’s University: Bachelor of Laws (Hons);

(4) Universiti Sains Islam Malaysian (“USIM”): Sarjana Muda Syariah dan Undang-Undang Dengan Kepujian / Bachelor of Syariah and Law with Honours; and

(5) Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (“UniSZA”): Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang Dengan Kepujian / Bachelor of Laws (Hons).

It is the responsibility of the educational institutions to inform and expressly bring to the attention of their students that the institutions’ law degrees are not recognised by LPQB, and it is incumbent upon the institutions to do this in writing.

Kindly note that some of the educational institutions above, in addition to offering law programmes that culminate in their own law degrees, also offer law programmes that culminate in law degrees conferred by foreign universities, which may be recognised by LPQB; for example, by way of twinning programmes. With respect to the latter, students are reminded to check with LPQB as to the status of recognition of such foreign law degrees.

The Malaysian Bar strongly urges all individuals who intend to pursue a law degree to verify with LPQB the status of the educational institution and law programme of their choice.

Christopher Leong
President
Malaysian Bar

18 July 2013

Thanks, cnvery for the update.

but will BPTC be expansive also?

Wish to ask about the rule of chambering now.


Supposed a person pass CLP, should he immediately undergo chambering or could it be deferred? How long is the "grace" period?

A friend of mine did MBA+CLP concurrently, he passed the CLP but he decided to finish up MBA on full time basis. He completed his MBA this year. He now got an offer in MNC doing receivership job. He forsee that he wont be practicing lawyer in near future. But at the same time he wishes to know if one day in future, if he wants to practice law, can he just complete the 9 months chambering, since he has obtained the cert.

p/s We did call CLP board to clarify (last year) and would appreciate if the forumer here can contribute some feedback (just in case the "rule" change)

What a question.

Anything in British Pound Sterling won't be cheap at all

What is the difference between UM Bachelor of Jurisprudence and UM LLB?

Is both can become solicitors?




This post has been edited by cnvery: Jul 30 2013, 12:07 AM

hi guys, i'm currently waiting for my result for Part II of University of London LL.B external. In the event that i failed to achieve the required 2:2 to do CLP, is there any other alternative which does not involve spending large sum of money, ie going overseas to do my bar?

I've heard something about transferring credit to UM and redo the degree. But i'm not sure as to how that works.

p/s i'm from sarawak.

Goimg overseas to do the bar involes alot of money, and to be able to do the bar u need at least a 2:1. As for transferring credit to UM, ive nvr heard of that before

FYI, the requirement of Bar Professional Training Course is 2:2 and above.

This is quite self-explanatory that one is BoJ and another is LLB, which both would lead you to your way in becoming an advocate & solicitor. The former(3 years) would require you sit for CLP and the latter(4 years) would not.

This post has been edited by jhong: Aug 10 2013, 10:24 PM

Hi dear friends, i am planning to study a Law degree in Australia.


Please tell me all pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages.

I think it requires 2:1 to do bar.

It's 2.2.

Yes, you're right. It is 2.2.

Liez, kindly check Bar Standard Board

Hi everyone, I am doing UOL Part I nxt year.. any recommendation on the elective subject to be picked? Apart from the compulsory subs Tort, Trust and Land Law. Thanks!

It depends on the availability as well right? Which college you are with now?

BAC

Can someone enlighten me on the difference between CLP and the UK Bar? Will it be a total waste to practice in malaysia after being admitted to the Bar? And also please highlight the different route between these two. Thanks

Usually BAC students will select evidence as their part 1 elective. Majority of your friends might do so, and if you are keen to have someone who can revise and study together with you, Evidence seems to be the choice. Besides, Evidence wasn't that difficult.

After all, it really depends on your interest. Try to figure out what you want to pick for all four electives first, then you determine the sequence.