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.

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?

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.

Well you'll never know...

Will update here once I hear from the LPQB

Thanks. I've already sent an email to the LPQB. Hope to hear from them soon.

BTW, I've rechecked on the time limitation to sit for the CLP post LLB/B.Jur. The regulations doesn't say. The 6 year limit mentioned under the regulation relates to how much time a candidate has to complete the UOL LLB post Intermediate level while for B.Jur, the 7 year limit is calculated from the date of registration to the programme.

Therefore, a student intending to sit for the CLP must ensure he/she completes his/her UOL LLB within 6 years of completing his/her Intermediate level. For a B.Jur student, he/she need to complete the degree within 7 years of registration to the programme.

Theoretically, a part time UOL LLB student will have more time, i.e. 6 years to complete 8 papers (1.3 papers per year) vs. 7 years for at least 17 papers under B.Jur (average 2.4 papers per year and 1 paper more per year than UOL LLB).

I'm aware UOL LLB is harder despite the smaller number of papers to sit for. It is also more expensive. On the positive side, I don't have to sit for papers like hubungan etnik and all that tamadun and religious stuff which are on the sidetrack of what should be a solid legal education.

huh? But I already have a degree from a Malaysian Uni. Must I do Titas? Where can I find out more about this requirement?

I plan to enroll at UOL directly under its distance learning programme. Who can I check with?

Roger that. Im going solo!

UOL is already accepting applications.

Still no reply from LPQB

Will do that.