My 2-cents to M'sians who want to be lawyers. This is roughly the route:
SPM -
STPM/ A-Levels -
LLB - Local University (4 years) - 9 months chambering - Called to the Malaysian Bar.
or
LLB - UK/Aus/NZ/ External UOL (3 years - although I have heard that it is usual to do a double degree in Australia to accompany the LLB) - CLP or Bar Vocational Course (Soon to be Bar Professional Training Course) (Called to the Bar of England and Wales) - 9 months chambering - Called to the Malaysian Bar.
or
LLB - 1+2 or 2+1 Twinning Programs - CLP or Called to the English Bar - 9 months chambering - Called to the Malaysian Bar.
Extra Notes:
1. Requirement for UOL external LLB is 2:2 to sit for the CLP while its 3:1 for the rest of the overseas degrees (I have heard that a pass may suffice but for now, some UK internal students have informed me that it's a 3:1).
2. Requirement for acceptance into the BVC/BPTC is 2:2. There is an online procedure for applying for a place and in this time and date, it has become very difficult to even secure a place, let alone sit for the course.
3. Difficulty of obtaining a LLB differs from place to place. For obvious reasons, some are easier than others. I will not be listing them lest I may sound unpatriotic or bias towards certain arrangements.
4. CLP - ~20% passing rate.
5. BVC/BPTC - ~40-60% depending on students' ability for the academic year.
University Useful information for prospective law students, A basic guide to become a lawyer
Aug 25 2009, 07:26 AM
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