To answer your question at V1 thread, i have just started my pupillage.

After A-levels, I enrolled into UK transfer degree program and subsequently completed Certificate in Legal Practice.

For A-levels, i wouldnt think it is necessary for you to take law. My opinion is that you may still take more non-law subjects. Firstly, it enhances your general knowledge; secondly, once you started LL.B, its going to be law all the way. A-levels wouldnt be difficult, just go ahead!

I do not think it is the shorter duration which matters. In Malaysia, we incorporated and inherited many legal principles from the UK, hence, it eases the law students in Malaysia when they start practicing. I think it is just a matter of preference?

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

Yes, you're right. It is 2.2.

Liez, kindly check Bar Standard Board

I would agree that BPTC does train you in legal drafting and advocacy, but not necessarily make you a better litigator. However, i do not think having passed CLP would pave your way in becoming a corporate lawyer?

Technically speaking, this is a misconception, we do not recognise the BPTC nor LPC itself. It is barrister-at-law that is recognised having admitted to the English Bar and member of Inn. If you passed your LPC and you're admitted into the roll of solicitors in the UK, it will be recognised here as well. We tend to misunderstand due to the fact that a pupillage is not a must to become barrister-at-law; whereas, in order to admit to the law society in the UK, you will have to secure a training contract.

http://www.lpqb.org.my/index.php?option=co...d=131&Itemid=77

This post has been edited by jhong: Aug 29 2013, 11:01 PM

When i was with Brickfields back then, they will cap your mark at 40% if you resit.

Are you sure Cardiff's entry requirement is 55%?

Okay, it was more stringent. In short, if you failed, your mark will only be capped at 40%.

My entrance to Cardiff back then in the year of 2010, its requirement was 60% in average.

If you are doing your CLP at Brickfields, I probably know who are you referring to. However, speaking from experience, you dont need extra textbooks. The study materials given the college will be sufficient.

If your plan is to continue your law degree at MMU, you may choose MMU. If you're unsure and still hesitant, my personal opinion is to take A-levels which will keep your options opened.

Cheers.