I did an attachment with one of the bigger law firms in KL during my sem break in first year - IINM, most law firms do take in first year students for attachment programs, it's just a matter of sending in your CV and expressing interest in learning Min duration varies from a couple of weeks to a month, confirm with the respective firm. Some are quite flexible with the dates as well.

As an attachment student, you'll most likely be asked to do some basic research, draft some letters, follow a superior to watch court proceedings, etc. Again, it's up to the firm on the program they have outlined for attachments. But it's nothing too heavy, as long as you are familiar with online research databases.


Even the lecturers themselves have admitted that the marking system is strict, as compared to other universities. The syllabus itself isn't something that tough (as long as you keep up with classwork and required reading), but the examiners are really looking for something beyond that - they need answers to really reflect critical thinking skills and independent thought - which yeah, isn't something products of the local education system are exactly well known for So it cuts both ways...

Ah well, when over 90 out of 110 competent-enough students fails a particular not-too-tough law subject... that definitely says something

But in any case, it seems unreasonable to lump all "UM students" to be "plain incompetent"... the same way it'll be unfair to lump all private institution-going students to be "rich kids"

This post has been edited by kelvinthetermite: Jun 6 2013, 05:54 PM