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University Useful information for prospective law students, A basic guide to become a lawyer

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jeremykkt
post Dec 21 2010, 02:54 AM

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Hi everyone. My name is Jeremy, a foundation in law student in MMU. Juz wanna join u all and understand more in this field. =)

btw, my english is not that good coz im chinese educated, hope u all dont mind. =)


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post Dec 25 2010, 02:57 AM

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Merry Christmas everyone !! biggrin.gif
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post Dec 26 2010, 08:17 PM

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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 25 2010, 11:21 PM)
Merry christmas to all of you!

actually i really am curious whether
there are any difference between Malaysian legal system
with English legal system?

Especially pertaining to JUDGES.
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if i'm not mistaken, the malaysian judges are playing a passive role and uk judges are playing active role.

passive role means, the function of judge is to conduct the trial, to observe the relevancy of evidences and its discovery. He is merely an adjudicator on the dispute.

then, active role is much of the burden of extracting the relevant facts and controlling the conduct of the parties fall upon the career of the judge who is specifically trained for that purpose.


and,

the judges in uk are appointed from high rank of barristers,
and the judges in malaysia are promoted from magistrate.


feel free to correct me, coz i not confirm whether is it true or not. biggrin.gif
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post Dec 26 2010, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 26 2010, 10:36 PM)
thanks for that. i actually do not know whether it is true or not,
i really want to know their difference. :--) thanks anyway, jeremy.
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u r welcome. smile.gif


btw, google dont have answer??
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post Feb 2 2011, 05:02 PM

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happy new year everyone!!~~

新年快乐~
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post Apr 21 2011, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(jhong @ Apr 5 2011, 09:27 PM)
Well, i find it rather difficult to label law as either tough or easy. I would say it is not as hard as you think as long as you have invested times and efforts, however, it is definitely not an easy one. Passing with law degree is rather common.However,if you're aiming a 2:1 or a very rare 1st class result, you'll need a good level of English + right attitude + breakthrough thinking.

It is axiomatic truth that language is the weapon of lawyers. Therefore, you're definitely be required to hit a level of competence in English. Not to a level of how the classic English literatures are being written, however, there must be no errors in grammar and sentence construction.Grammar helps you in expressing your view clearly and vocabulary assists you in understanding the law that equips you with a good level of expression too. Grammar will always be the base of your English, however, vocabulary shall not be disregarded so that you understand what is dictated by the fellow academicians and judges.

Keep yourself update on what is really going on, it would put you in a right position if you get to read the news everyday.
A book in a day makes you a better person. Knowlegde in general is very pivotal that will enhance your law study skills. This helps you in understanding the philosophy behind the law/ legal theory.

True, whatever laws or theories stated on the book/judgements are essential;  However, if you dont get to apply it and try relating it to the real world out there, it makes no use just like a dog that didnt bark.Having input is important, it is more significant for a law student to make those inputs in correspondence in this reality.Independent thinking with breakthrough idea is the coin you must get yourself in possession. Simply, afterall it is a question about problem solving. There could be numerous ways in solving a problem. Thereby, there is a saying:" there is no right or wrong answer in law." The most concerned issue is which one makes more sense, more convincing and better.

Just my two cents. Good luck ! smile.gif
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wow! a book in a day~~~ i try to do it ! lolz

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