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CaptAwsm
post Jan 18 2015, 01:40 AM

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Hey guys, I'm asking on behalf of a friend. She's been wanting to do Law ever since completing high school. But due to financial problem (her scholarship was to do something in Humanities) and some other difficulties with family, she had had to just complete her degree ASAP and worked for a while (in Finance) to help with the family. Fast forward, now she's going on 26 this year and since her family is doing slightly better, she's thinking about doing a second degree i.e. LLB.
Is any of you guys familiar with the route for graduate entry in Malaysia that would enable her to practice in the future? Is there something similar to GDL in the UK in Malaysia? How long would the duration be?
Thanks!

CaptAwsm
post Jan 18 2015, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(qazhang @ Jan 18 2015, 11:13 AM)
Where would she like to practice law? In Malaysia or in UK?

As far as I know, for a qualifying law degree, you have to complete 12 law modules regardless of whether you're an undergrad or a graduate. Which should take you about 3 years to complete the entire course. (this would be UoL international program)

With regards to MoJ, I am not so sure about the course structure.
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I think it's mainly Malaysia... and maybe with the possibility in practicing in Sg and the UK as well...? I don't know lol I'm kinda noob about this whole LLB thing. Just thought of trying to do a survey for her since you guys are sort of experts in it. She said that she contacted ATC(?) and was told that if she entered the UoL programme via graduate entry, she wouldn't be able to practice..?
Is there like an age limit or something..?
CaptAwsm
post Jan 18 2015, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Jan 18 2015, 05:07 PM)
There is a very low possibility to practice in SG due to recognition issues and UK due to work permit regulations and Bar requirement.

She won't be able to practice if she does not have do CLP or she failed her BM in SPM..
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Ah, I see... Thanks guys smile.gif

What if one does the UoL programme here, and then go on to do BPTC/LPC in the UK?
What do you guys think about breaking into Law at the age of 26? The reason I'm asking is that she's feeling quite down about it. A brief background, she's an excellent student, mishap during undergrad so she just went with her degree, and she's worked in Finance for a bit. So you guys can understand this is a bit of a make-it-or-break-it decision in life and I'm trying to be of help to her. Though I'm sure she's doing her own research.

Cheers!
CaptAwsm
post Jan 19 2015, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(qazhang @ Jan 19 2015, 02:21 PM)
Nowadays, Singapore's Law Society does not recognise any external law programmes including UoL's llb law degree.
Exception to this general rule is:
#1 you must undergo bar professional training course (BPTC) in order to be admitted to one of the inns of courts. After that you're allowed to be admitted to the Singapore' Bar.

#2 Practice for several years, and then join the Singapore's law society as a qualified practitioner with certain number of years standing.

With regards to the UoL programmes, graduate entry programme comes with 8 modules. In order to practice law, your law degree must consist of 12 law modules. No age limit would bar her admittance to the rolls of the advocate.

If she is looking forward to practice law in Malaysia:

Recommended: UoL's LLB (Hons) [3 years] + CLP [7 months] + Chambering [9 months]

Other alternatives to practice anywhere in the world (commonwealth countries)

UoL's LLB (Hons) [3 years] + BPTC + Pupilage (depending on a particular country's admittance to the bar requisites.)

I have included detailed infos. Click on it for better understanding.
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Wow, this is excellent! Thanks qazhang. Will pass this on smile.gif


 

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