I'm in UiTM.

Transparency is good, where relevant. These are not publicly held offices, but professionals. Would you care to disclose your base salary + benefits and full name during the course of your employment to just anyone? But I guess the TP guys are okay with that.

or TOEFL cause it lasts for 2 years.

Hello there people, I was going through the website of the UiTM and I found something interesting.

As you may know, the UiTM law programme is 'divided' into 2 parts. The first three years would be the Bachelor of Legal Studies and the last (optional) year is called the 'LLB Year' for which students who finish that year will be granted a further LLB in addition to their BA (I stand corrected).

Anyhow, what struck me was the entrance requirements for their 1 year LLB Programme. On their website (http://www.law.uitm.edu.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73:lw222-b-hons-of-law&catid=52:professional-degree&Itemid=63) it is simply stated that the admission requirements are:-

"Bachelor of Law (LL.B) or Bachelor of Legal Studies (Hons) from UiTM or [B]its equivalent."
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Ergo, from my understanding, it would seem that an equivalent degree would qualify you to apply (yes, I know, it does not mean you are guaranteed to be accepted) for the LLB programme. And that would mean, possibly, an alternative to the CLP, would it not?

Now lets split this into two categories, the first being the UK degrees (UoL International included).

Would these degreed be considered as an 'equivalent' degree? On a closer look at the syllabus of the 3 years programme, it would seem that no amount of procedure is taught and hence, a person holding degree from a UK University would not be too disadvantaged as even the UiTM students will be learning the procedure in their 4th year.

The second category would be the Bachelor of Jurisprudence, University Malaya. Would students who have completed this programme be able to enroll themselves into the LLB programme at UiTM and be exempted from doing the CLP? Clearly, compared to the former, the UM programme would be almost identical with the 3 year Legal Studies degree from UiTM, no?

What do you guys think?

Oh as a current LLB student for UiTM, I will like to inform Mr jamesbutron that the '2-parts' degree is no longer available. Currently, the third year students are the last batch to be under the 2-parts degree programme.

Now, all new students that succeeded of getting an offer from UiTM will straightly go for their LLB.

FYI, I'm a former BLS student of UiTM.

I see. Thats good. But yeah, the old system. Potential loophole eh? Lol. Which could be the reason they scrapped it in favour of a compulsary four year LLB proper.

not married.

Can i ask for the pathway to become lawyer or solicitor in Singapore if i want to study locally in Malaysia first ? (Private University)

Refer to the Singapore Bar requirement before you proceed.

If memory served me right, the only way is to be from local university like UM.

But do double check.

hi
is it logical to pursue Law degree in US? can the qualification obtained from the states be used in MS?

Hello! Is there a time limit for starting pupillage in Malaysia? Thanks in advance

UM Bachelor of Jurisprudence (External) New Intake

Malaysia does not accept US's law degrees, last checked.

Hi guys, I'm pleasantly surprised to find such an informative thread on law studies here.

I have 2 questions and would appreciate some input:-

1) I'm currently considering taking up either:-
(i) UOL LLB External Degree self study programme; or
(ii) B.Juris (UM) (also self study)

I also plan to take up intensive short courses offered by education providers before the exams.

As a background, I possess a basic (UK) and masters degree (UM) in the field of business and accounting.

For clarity, I have no intention to enter legal practice as I'm already gainfully employed in the financial industry. The LLB/B.Jur is more for my personal / professional self development. As such, I will be taking all the required subjects and will not consider the graduate entry route (if any).

Question: Which degree would you recommend I take? (cost of study / time to completion / recognition of degree internationally)

2) With regards to the CLP, is there a time limit to register for it post completion of the LLB? Must one immediately register for the CLP?

Thank you.

1. More expensive than option 2.
2. Cheaper and can apply PTPTN ( That's just for show since you are already working )

Intensive short course = last 2 months before exam. I'm not sure whether you can focus on studying and working and digesting 4 months worth of law syllabus before you go into the exam anyways.

UoL is definitely not easy, most people would say UM's BoJ is easier. After all, 1 is regarding common law, another is Malaysia law.

For your question : Option 1 is more widely recognized in commonwealth's country. Option 2 is to purely work in Bolehland till further notice.

2. CLP got time limit.

http://www.lpqb.org.my/index.php?option=co...d=130&Itemid=77

Please read part C for UK Degrees and UM's BoJ. Both must be completed within 6~7 years after registering with the uni, not upon completion of program. If I'm wrong, do highlight my mistake.

And sidenote : It's not easy to get good grades in UoL. May explain why many graduated but unable to take CLP due to Second Lower requirement.

Thanks Bro Chiahau for your input. Ditto on the time limit for the CLP.

Upon further reading of the link you provided, I am concerned with the requirement to possess 2 STPM principals (or its equivalent) to be eligible for the CLP as I neither did my STPM nor A levels. (I did my diploma in Accounting right after SPM instead). If I understand the requirements correctly, that would mean that I will not eligible to take the CLP. Is my interpretation correct?

Practically, I would now have to take my A levels and get a minimum of 2 principal passes before applying for either the UOL LLB or B.Jur since the lower entry requirements cannot be applied retrospectively to be eligible to sit for the CLP.

Upon further examination, I may be required to take my A levels anyway given:-

i) For B.Jur, UM - I am not opting entry via mature student route (since I'm not in the legal profession) although I may stand a good chance to be eligible sans relevant work experience since UM is my alma mater.

ii) For LLB, UOL - UOL may not recognize my BA Hons degree from a UK uni and my MBA from UM as recognized qualifications in lieu of A levels.

Comments?

Please message LPQB on the relevant STPM/A-level qualification.

In cases of diplomas, it would be weigh on a case to case basis.

My pal who did diploma in accounting, proceed to ACCA before re-entering full time studies with UoL.

LPQB recognized his diploma as STPM equivalent and he gets the go ahead for CLP.

Interesting. If Diplomas can be recognised as STPM equivalents, surely an honours degree and/or MBA could be similarly recognized?

Will email LPQB for clarification. Many thanks.

Technically, Diplomas ARE STPM equivalent....

Well you'll never know...

Will update here once I hear from the LPQB