What is Law?
Law is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. The existence of law is important because it serves as a guideline in determining what behavior is accepted in society. Without it, there will be conflicts and clashes between social groups and communities.
Being a lawyer is about representing clients or government agencies in criminal, civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. Lawyers are not limited to a single area, there are many existing practices and specialties that cover other niche areas of law.
Skills of a Lawyer
Logical Thinker
In court, you need to think rationally and reason consistent with facts and evidence to come to a conclusion. Thinking logically is about thinking in steps that involved gathering information, arranging them, and draw the final conclusion. As they said, emotion will cloud your judgement, therefore, you will also need to control your emotions despite stressful and dire situations.
Oral Communication
Language is one of the most fundamental tools of a legal professional. Sharpen up and master the language, a lawyer would need to communicate well in order to deliver a persuasive message without any misconceptions. Furthermore, a lawyer who possessed a keen listening skills are beneficial.
Research Skill
Being a lawyer is not an easy task, it involved countless research and study as preparation before presenting it in the court. Thus, a lawyer will need to research about legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes regulations, and information. They also must know the ability to review and assimilate large volumes of complex information efficiently and effectively.
Types of Law
Law can be divided into public law and private law. Depends on which area of law you are interested in, there is a wide range of law that are available for you.
| Type of Public Law | Description |
| Administrative Law | Laws that govern government agencies |
| Constitutional Law | Law that protect citizen’s right |
| Criminal Law | Law that related to crime |
| Municipal Law | Ordinances, regulations and by laws that govern a city or town |
| International Law | Laws that oversee relations between nations |
| Type of Private Law | Description |
| Contract Law | Law that governs the rights and obligations of those involved in contracts |
| Tort Law | Rights, obligations and remedies provided to someone who has been wronged by another individual |
| Property Law | Law that governs forms of property ownership, transfer and tenant issues |
| Succession Law | Law that governs the transfer of an estate between parties |
| Family Law | Law that governs family-related and domestic-related issues |
General Qualifications
| Programmes | Requirements |
| Foundation in Law (1-Year) |
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| Diploma in Law (3-Years) |
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| Degree in Law (3-Years) |
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CLP Malaysia Requirements
In some cases, if the Bachelor of Laws does not include the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), you will need to undertake the professional law exam to qualify as a lawyer in Malaysia. The profession law exam is conducted by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia.
In order to qualify for the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) exam, you need to meet the requirements listed below:
| CLP Exam | Requirements |
| Before the year of 2021 |
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| After the year of 2021 |
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Career Options for Law
- Solicitor
- Academia
- Researcher
- Corporate Legal Advisor
- Legal Writer
- Journalist
- Forensic Investigator
- Criminal Investigator
- Company Secretarial
1. Taylor's University
Campus: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Bachelor of Law
General Intake: March & August
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM101,400
Master of Law (International Business and Trade Law) (Mixed Mode)
General Intake: March, June, September & November
Indicative fee of 1.5-years (Full-time) (2019): RM47,250
Master of Law (Healthcare and Medical Law) (Mixed Mode)
General Intake: March, June, September & November
Indicative fee of 1.5-years (Full-time) (2019): RM47,250
Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
General Intake: March, June, August & November
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM42,300
Indicative fee of 4-years (Part-time) (2019): RM29,300
2. Multimedia University (MMU)
Campus: Bukit Beruang, Melaka
Foundation in Law
General Intake: March, June & October
Indicative fee of 1-year (Full-time) (2019): RM17,280
Bachelor of Law
General Intake: March, June & October
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM67,680
3. HELP University
Campus: Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
UK Degree Transfer Program (Law)
General Intake (Year-1): January, July & September
General Intake (Year-2): September
Indicative fee of 2-years (Full-time) (2019): Enquire Here
Bachelor of Law
General Intake: September
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM52,700
4. KDU University
Campus: Damansara Jaya, Selangor
Cambridge A-Level (Pre-Law)
General Intake: January & July
Indicative fee of 1-years (Full-time) (2019): RM22,820
Bachelor of Law
General Intake: January, May & September
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM47,550
5. Brickfields Asia College (BAC)
Campus: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Foundation in Law
General Intake: January, April, July & September
Indicative fee of 1-years (Full-time) (2019): RM17,900
LLB Degree (Hons)
General Intake: January, April, June & September
Indicative fee of 3-years (Full-time) (2019): RM36,000
UK Degree Transfer Program (Law)
General Intake: January, April & September
Indicative fee of 2-years (Full-time) (2019): Enquire Here
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