wee~!! working in a law firm starting june 1.....but time from 8.30-6pm
could work extra than that and no ot
is rm700 considered low pay???
anyone here work full time in law firm as students before?

how do i determine if an act is ultra vires?

I mean for example, if a director of a company is required to hold shares in a company within three months of an appointment and on the 2nd month, she enters an agreement regarding renovating company's premises (2nd month = no shares), is the contract still legally binding?

I have one question are we litigating in the courts in BM ? If by god i have to do that save me ....

how to enter BAC forum?

i saw the bac timetable for a level and the lecture time is very short. can they finish earlier?i know any details?

ask xziled...She is from BAC.She knows it better than anyone else.

that is why i ask the fellow forumer to consult their lecturers and if still confusing consult the person who is control of their program which is in the 2f of BAC .Having trouble getting there ? just take the elevator up from the Ground floor up to the 2nd floor and once it is open you will see two pathway's on your left hand you will enter the premise which leads you to the admin office and the receptionist and on the other hand which is right you can use the stairs to maneuver self around the college .YOU Cant miss the receptionist .... except if she is on a coffee break or you have arrive at 8.00 am.

i mean the duration time for every subejct is very short,3 to 4 hrs only per week

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Added on July 9, 2009, 3:04 pmfurthermore,what is the difference between cie a level law and edexcel law?

i am explaining to eden ==

tort is one of the bulkiest llb subjects and els and contract are fundamentals. so do u think u have to study only the extract for A levels or everything there is on the subjects??

Depends.

Most KL firms with big names, and big pay ( at least bigger) work harder, learn more (I assume). I've known some of my friends who work until 2 am everyday. very stressful. If you prefer that kinda life, then look for a firm that from the interview says "we expect you to stay back late"

If not, then choose a reasonable firm where they will expect reasonable hours from you. Most firms I know in Pj/SUbang are more laid back and go back about 6-7 sometimes later depending on the workload.

Corporate and Litigators i feel are the 'late stayers and early comers' of all.

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Added on July 20, 2009, 12:09 pm
If you're doing the external law degree under UOL. with most colleges/universities around (most famous would be either brickfields or Kemayan or KDU or HELP) I think they are the ones doing the degree now. You should have no problems with doing the CLP and being called to the Bar. So long as you have a 2nd lower honours and above. If you get a third, you will not be able to sit for your CLP and will not be called to the BAR, so please be VERY careful about this. I'm not sure if they changed this already.

Alternatively, look at the Legal Profession Act 1976. You can find this act in the Bar council website OR the AG's Chamber's Website (where they have all the acts of Malaysia there). In the Act, they will dictate what universities are exempted, what are recognised, and so forth, it should be able to cover all your queries regarding whether or not you qualify to be called to the bar.

however if you find yourself not understanding the Act, then you might just want to call the Bar Council Malaysia's HQ and ask them about admission to the bar. They are helpful if you can get them. (they're really busy)

hi all, i'll be enrolling for the LLB London External programme next year, but i'd like to start studying now prior to my intake.

Where can i get the textbooks (recommended by U of London to be used for this course) for the 1st year (intermediate exam)? the subjects are as follow:

Common law reasoning and institutions [2650030]
Criminal law [2650010]
Elements of the law of contract [2650040] 
Public law [2650020]

i hope some seniors here can guide me. I dont know if i should get the original textbooks, or photocopy ones (i know, illegal it is hahaha)

erm..hello.i would like to ask become a lawyer,is it really necessary to enter a reputable university?can i study law in MMU?

o...but is it harder for someone who graduated from local u such as MMU to gt a job in law firm if compared to other graduates?

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Added on August 17, 2009, 3:26 pmcan MMU law degree holder undertakes postgraduate AT famous university such as NUS?

So I'm new here and just thought that the posts were great but i only started A-lvls and i am quite desperate to know the advisable subjects to be taken by a law student ...

thnx for the tip again

o...i gt you.thanks all of u for the advice. i am planning to go for foundation in law that offered by MMU but just worry about the future of a graduate from MMU law.erm..i would like to ask one more question. UK university graduates have to take CLP in order to practise law in malaysia,before they pass the test,can they work in a law firm or legal department?

that means if i get the title barrister-in-law in uk,
then i can come back to malaysia to take my CLP?

like for real? damn, so long to go!

aiyoh, why la i curious and read that.....i got an interview on the 27th, so now i'm gonna be double newvous. great...but thanks for the info anyway!!

btw, i didn't read the email they sent when i heard it wasn't the results but some notification...

other than MMU,is there anymore foundation in law available in malaysia?

Hi,

I've registered for the UOL (External) LLB degree after 2001 and am currently waiting for my final result. Just wondering, IF I should fail to obtain the required Lower 2nd Class degree as required to qualify for the CLP, what alternative routes can I go for in order to qualify to practice law in Malaysia?

ps: this is already my 4th year after passing my intermediate exam.

Thanks

If you are taking the UoL External LLB programme, you will need to secure a minimum second lower honours in order to qualify for the CLP examinations.

If you are currently enrolled in one of the numerous twinning/transfer LLB programmes (2+1 / 1+2) available though, I don't think this ruling applies.

Anyone here who can confirm this? Thanks

yeah probably maybe i need more encouragement to be braver in making this decision..

part time.. how long would it take? 3 years also i think very long dy hehe,,

haha.. yeah lo.. me 24.. going to class with 18 year olds..

what are the benefits if you become a commissioner of oaths and mediator?

i would have to change my mind but i have strong desire to do bvc in future ..another question,law books are used widely?for instance can malaysian lawyers use law books that are published in uk,australia instead of local law books?

Yes they do.

They refer to Practitioner's text from England, India, Australia, etc.
These are persuasive authorities.

However, if you can find a Malaysian case that recognises the case or principle that you are relying on, then that would be binding.
:-)

*subject to the case being distinguished...