The Paradigm Shift of the Legal Education in Malaysia: A Research on the Global Perspectives

Husaini, Mohd Fuad; Salleh, Kamaliah

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“…One of the main difficulties is the bar's many reservations about "Certificates in Legal Practice (CLP)." The CLP test's difficulty to pass is probably due to the quality of legal education provided by regional law institutions (Husaini & Salleh, 2013). Legal, educational institutions are making a concerted effort to address student concerns about the caliber of instruction and the learning environment, adaptability in course delivery, and the effectiveness of their courses as a planning tool for future employment opportunities and professional success (Husaini & Salleh, 2013).…”

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“…The Malaysian legal system follows Common law, Statutory law, Islamic Law, and Customary law, while the supreme law of the country is the Federal Constitution. Malaysian law graduates are required to acquire knowledge of these laws as well as the methods of practicing the law (Husaini & Salleh, 2013). The history of legal education in Asia reflects the colonialism era, which means Malaysia, being a Commonwealth country, has its legal system rooted in the United Kingdom being Common Law as well as Islamic Law (Member Countries of the Common Wealth).…”

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Legal Education System In Malaysia: An Overview

Ali Shah,

Akhtar,

Hassan

2023

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Over the years, legal education in Malaysia has been improving due to the participation of the stakeholders. This contributes positively to the Malaysian legal system. Furthermore, both Shari’ah Law and Civil Law play their roles in the improvement of the judicial system. Most of the institutions that offer legal education ensure adequate curriculum structure, theoretical-practical learning, and competent law educators are part of the system. However, there are some challenges present in the current legal education system, which are highlighted by stakeholders such as faculty members, members of the Bar, and judges. Hence, this paper analyses the Malaysian legal education system from the historical background to the present. Also, the paper gives an in-depth analysis of the quality assurance mechanism adopted in legal education. This exploratory study summarizes the past and present position, explores the challenges, and ends with recommendations for improvement of the legal education system.

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Legal Education System In Malaysia: An Overview

Ali Shah,

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Hassan

2023

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“…During those times, CLP was taken as a course and examination taken by law graduates from outside Malaysia who failed to meet the entry requirements of the Bar Vocational Course in England, to qualify as a lawyer in Malaysia. Hence, the CLP has been a stopgap measure to assist Malaysians who were not able to sit for the English Bar Final Examinations as they failed to obtain at least a Second Class (Lower Divisions) Honours in their British university law degrees (Husaini and Salleh, 2013). The CLP then became a solution for those who cannot apply to be a Barrister and ended up as another recognized legal qualification to be an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia (Husaini and Salleh, 2013).…”

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“…Hence, the CLP has been a stopgap measure to assist Malaysians who were not able to sit for the English Bar Final Examinations as they failed to obtain at least a Second Class (Lower Divisions) Honours in their British university law degrees (Husaini and Salleh, 2013). The CLP then became a solution for those who cannot apply to be a Barrister and ended up as another recognized legal qualification to be an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia (Husaini and Salleh, 2013). Later, the CLP became compulsory for all Malaysian holders of LL.B from overseas universities who were not called to the Bar in the UK.…”

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“…Law graduates from local universities were not required to take the CLP, but were to complete and additional year of practical studies in their respective studies. Upon obtaining the certificate, the student will typically do chambering for nine months, be called to the bar and become a qualified lawyer (Husaini and Salleh, 2013).…”

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Legal Education: Producing "Practice-Ready" Candidates in Malaysia

Tajudin

2018

Malaysian J. of Syariah and Law

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Despite the existing exam requirements in a bachelor of law degree, it is claimed that local law graduates are ill-prepared for legal practice, lack of fluency in English, particularly in writing and speaking skills. This paper explores efforts made by the law schools in Malaysia within their existing curriculum to prepare students for future legal practice careers and to cater to the needs of the legal industry. The requirement of a recognized law degree has been fulfilled by most law schools, and students studying in law schools without recognition by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) would have to sit for Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) to qualify as a practitioner. Nevertheless, the Bar Council has been proposing for additional curriculum of Common Bar Course and Common Bar Exam. It is claimed that these additional stage of common bar course and exam would be beneficial for candidates alongside their somewhat â€œinefficientâ€ bachelor of law degree. Sitting for this bar exam would allow candidates to qualify as â€œqualified personâ€ under the law. Nevertheless, this paper holds on to the view that training in chambers or the pupillage period, would be the best place platform for law graduates to equip themselves with hands-on experience in legal practice, and that the â€œhigher-standardâ€ of paper-based exams proposed by the Bar would be futile in keeping up with the expectations of the legal industry for â€œpractice-readyâ€ candidates. (Key words: legal education; academia; common bar exam)

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Legal Education : Producing (Practice-Ready) Candidates in Malaysia

Shukor¹,

Rusli²,

Tajudin³

2018

MJSL

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Despite the existing exam requirements in a bachelor of law degree, it is claimed that local law graduates are ill-prepared for legal practice, lack of fluency in English, particularly in writing and speaking skills. This paper explores efforts made by the law schools in Malaysia within their existing curriculum to prepare students for future legal practice careers and to cater to the needs of the legal industry. The requirement of a recognized law degree has been fulfilled by most law schools, and students studying in law schools without recognition by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) would have to sit for Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) to qualify as a practitioner. Nevertheless, the Bar Council has been proposing for additional curriculum of Common Bar Course and Common Bar Exam. It is claimed that these additional stage of common bar course and exam would be beneficial for candidates alongside their somewhat "inefficient" bachelor of law degree. Sitting for this bar exam would allow candidates to qualify as "qualified person" under the law. Nevertheless, this paper holds on to the view that training in chambers or the pupillage period, would be the best place platform for law graduates to equip themselves with hands-on experience in legal practice, and that the "higher-standard" of paper-based exams proposed by the Bar would be futile in keeping up with the expectations of the legal industry for "practice-ready" candidates.

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The Paradigm Shift of the Legal Education in Malaysia: A Research on the Global Perspectives

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Legal Education System In Malaysia: An Overview

Legal Education System In Malaysia: An Overview

Legal Education: Producing "Practice-Ready" Candidates in Malaysia

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