Law was indeed categorized as soft subject few years ago, but not now. There are people who took law and are pursuing in UK top universities for Law now. What Cambridge stated is that A level law does not give you any advantage, or any disadvantage.

It depends on how you categorize soft subjects. You can find more details about subjects here:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=810355

The reason why people are encouraged to take science subjects is because they have the basics from secondary school, it is easier for them to study the science subjects for A levels rather than adapting a whole new environment studying humanities subjects.

I came across this Pre-Law course offered by KDU which consist only two subjects. But it's known that studying A levels would need at least 3 subjects.

http://www.kdu.edu.my/law-gce-a-level

So my question is this pre-law offering the subjects from the real cambridge A levels? And if i were to really do this pre-law course...can i switch to other universities after that? I saw universities like INTI and HELP offers law degree programme that requires only 2 passes in 2 A levels subjects...
Anyone has encountered such problems before?
I would be glad if someone could help me on this!

ive summed it down to 2-3 choices to do pre-law aka A-levels.. what are the pros and cons of each of these choices?

ATC KL, BAC near KL sentral, KDU

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Added on March 31, 2011, 4:50 pmThis post has been edited by TanJinKei: Mar 31 2011, 04:52 PM

I really appreciate your advice =) I was in a dilemma too. SAM and other pre-U courses are already out of my list so it's left with this
A levels (3 subjects) or Pre-law (2 subjects) that only takes one year...
But so far i heard ppl saying as long as u really study consistently and listen during lectures...pre-law would be of no problem..
But if i were to really take up pre-law in KDU, it is still acceptable in other universities like INTI & HELP for their degree programmes next time right?

yeah, it's still acceptable as it was an A Level which mean internationally recognized. As long as the requirement is 2 passes in A Level, you are eligible to apply on their program. Bear in mind that there are no chance for you to apply on scholarships as most of the scholarships need 3 subjects for A Level. Correct me if I'm wrong.

by the way, nice to meet you. I'm studying in Pre U now and hope to gain admission on law degree too.
did you aim to go on law external program or the uk transfer program ?

Nice to meet you too =D I think I would opt for the UK degree transfer programme....
i might also go for the KDU's twinning with University of Tasmania later if i decide to go australia as my brother is also in australia...haha

are u taking A levels? in which college?

i'm taking AUSMAT in KDU right now.
actually, i'm quite interested on UTAS twinning program but it's time consuming..
im too old for doing that

hahaha....u know studying is never too late? So age is not a matter =)
many ppl are going to UTAS lately for the law programme...
heard it's quite recognised too although it's in australia not UK~
i guess u must have started ur AUSMAT since january?

but i heard others saying that although you get an UTAS law degree, but you're not allowed to practice in AUS.
I wonder how true is that ?

For that I'm not too sure..maybe u can try asking the law lecturers in KDU?
I'm sure they would be able to help u =)

I'm not trying to study law in KDU, would consider Brickfields asia college though..

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Added on April 1, 2011, 1:05 amIs there any downfall / disadvantage for choosing subjects such as chinese as second language and business management on AUSMAT for pursuing law degree ?

This post has been edited by TanJinKei: Apr 1 2011, 01:06 AM

guys
wanna ask a question
im gonna study my foundation in Law at mmu this year
but is the degree provided in MMU recognized in Singapore??
considering to move to there when i graduate..

I dont think Singapore actually recognised MMU law degree. They even dont take UM law degree. hahaha

[quote=TanJinKei,Mar 31 2011, 10:12 PM]
yeah, it's still acceptable as it was an A Level which mean internationally recognized. As long as the requirement is 2 passes in A Level, you are eligible to apply on their program. Bear in mind that there are no chance for you to apply on scholarships as most of the scholarships need 3 subjects for A Level. Correct me if I'm wrong.



Bro pls educate me .....this scholarship that u r mentioning.....is it from PTPTN or otherwise.....coz being admitted to do A-levels as a mature student, only being required to do 2 subjects and a single pass will be sufficient. That's the info i got.....so if i only get a single pass.....then certainly no scholarship right..? I am screwed....

Guys.. if I do the Legal Practice Course in the UK, must I do my CLP when I come home if I wanna practice as a lawyer?

sorry, can't help you as I'm quite not familiar with PTPTN loan but other scholarships mostly need 3A level,
what do you mean by single pass ? pass in 1 subject ? thats probably not accepted by variety of colleges and universities since that most of them require minimum 2 passes.

This post has been edited by TanJinKei: Apr 3 2011, 02:18 PM

Hi all, can i ask if an engineering graduate can become a lawyer? as i know there're countries where engineering graduate could switch to become something like patent attorney. we can do the same as well in malaysia? and how we can make it?

This post has been edited by fivewinning: Apr 3 2011, 05:50 PM

Yes, you will have to unless you secured a 2years training contract.

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Added on April 4, 2011, 8:02 amI dont think so, i think u will still need a law degree in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by jhong: Apr 4 2011, 08:02 AM

nope, sorry. to be a lawyer in m'sia you must have= law degree + clp/bar (foreign grads) + 9 months chambering + called to the bar + practising cert