Hi, I'm now taking CLP course, but I dont know what textbooks are recommended as my lecturer keep promoting his own textbooks and keep making reference with it @@

Kindly advice.

My brother is currently sitting for STPM. He is interested in laws but he is from science stream. Current result is all subject- Bs and Muet band 5. Is this ok for him? Btw,regarding the career in laws from what i read from a few sources, they focus mainly on practising as a lawyer. Are they any other routes other than being a lawyer? What i meant here is profesional careers not clerk etc. CLP is only for those who want to be lawyers ? Thanks.

Somebody asked me this question, as we all knew MMU is the only private U that do not require to undergo CPL. SO, he asked me, 'If you are a company or whatsoever, will you look for someone who got CPL or you will looked for those who studied those courses that do not require CPL?"

His logic is , CPL is here to set a strict standard to be lawyer. So it may be better than those who straight studies 4 years and do not require CPL to practice laws.

To be really honest with you, you'll probably not get a job after you are done with your BPTC in UK.

It's nearly impossible to get a placement ( IIRC - That's around 2~3 years ago ).

You can of course, use the time there as an experience.

If you intend to practice in M'sia, CLP is a must anyways. I don't see it as a disadvantage at all, tbh.

You'll need to complete 3 stages to finish BPTC.

It's nearly impossible to get pupilage for SEA students like us because we are technically 3rd rated there ( Brits 1st, EU 2nd and Rest of the world ) and with the high numbers of local students there, you can bet the waiting list is even longer today.

So yeah, assuming that a person won't do their BPTC, CLP is technically a must for a person to practice law in M'sia..

I honestly think unless the person is a top student, reading law in a top Inn in UK and have pretty decent network to stand a chance to be called up to the Bar, BPTC is an expensive way to spend hard-earned money.

In fact, recently saw a few people do did Masters in commercial law or stg but still can't really get a job there.

And oh, work permit's an arse to get in the UK 

Honestly, how much Quids will it cost to do BPTC until pupilage stage? 10~20k? Maybe more?

As I mentioned, I'd rather go find a good law firm that could offer good learning curve and do my CLP here rather than burning tonnes of Quids and coming back to M'sia ( to earn back ringgits to cover back the cost spend in Pounds) and get a job.

I'm pretty sure you are well versed with how well lawyers ( Fresh grad esp ) are paid here, no? 

I concur with your advice earlier, if you notice actually.

Networking is a very good reason, if it's worth it. End of the day, the person must calculate the opportunity cost on staying and leaving eventually.

MYR 900? You serious?

Even a legal clerk gets MYR 2,000+ at least 

I would assume a chambering student to get at least MYR 2,000 to match the clerk's pay 

It's really hard to get into good firms unless you're bringing in large clients or good business with you into the firm.

**Taking age into consideration.

LLB's are not recognized in US unless the holders are called up to the Bar in UK to be considered as equivalents to US's Bar council, no?

And not all states will accept such conversion so one may have to still sit for the US State Bar Exam.

I guess you did not read my initial post. I'm sponsored to study in US, not PaMa sponsorship. I made the decision to study Law before I know I'm sponsored. Hence, the dilemma. Hence, asking for enlightenment here. Please dont treat me like a brat that makes hasty decisions, i got enough of it from other site when i simply ask for a lil' guide.

But thanks anyway, for the 'worst decision' comment

I dont think she has a choice though,think:u got a jpa mara offer to study in US,well lots of things are already being sponsored up to ur degree later,why would anyone wants to forgo the chance,well yeah she can do in local uni but an opportunity like that doesnt come easily.wait a question for the person who get the scholarship,is this the jpa mara scholarship because if it is,law is under social science,how are u so sure u can secure a place for law?or u can pick is it,btw u should go for it.