Set on the legal profession
THE common perception that a degree in law (LLB) is sufficient to enter legal practice is misleading.
To enter the legal profession in Malaysia, legal graduates must fulfil additional requirements set by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) – a body empowered by the Legal Profession Act 1976 (LPA 1976) which determines who is a qualified person in light of Section 3 of the Act: A graduate with Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malaya, University of Malaya in Singapore and University of Singapore / the National University of Singapore; A barrister-at-law of England; A recognised law degree by the LPQB.
Most graduates with a law degree from foreign universities in the UK, Australia or New Zealand fall under this category. Graduates with a recognised law degree must sit and pass the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination before proceeding to complete a nine-month period of pupillage to be eventually admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Malaysia.
CLP is a professional level examination conducted yearly by the LPQB in July/August. Its focus is to ensure only the best and highly qualified candidates are able to enter the legal fraternity.
The prestige attached to this examination elevates its standards to a high level. Bearing this in mind and the inherent fear of passing the examination, Advance Tertiary College (ATC) has over the years carefully structured its CLP programme to cater to students’ specific demands and needs.
At ATC, the CLP course is run yearly from September to April followed by intensive revision prior to the examination. A balanced combination of lectures and tutorials is offered with emphasis on effective and correct examination techniques through interactive tutorial sessions and intensive revision programme.
Its faculty is a dynamic mix of seasoned legal practitioners and academicians whose dedication and vast experience has contributed to relatively high passing rates in recent years. Together, the faculty members polish the aptitude and attitude of students to not only face the examination confidently but to also be industry-ready.
Importantly, ATC believes it is never truly a fulfilling and successful endeavour if one merely “studies” for CLP without a shift in their mindset. It is essential to note that a student embarking on the CLP course needs to rise above their LLB mode of study and “experience” the practice. It is this transition in mindset that ATC seeks to emphasise in its CLP programme; throughout the academic year, students in the CLP course are encouraged to broaden their skill sets and familiarise themselves with legal practice by participating in the internal Moot competitions, occasionally visiting the courts and related agencies and attending relevant public lectures or talks.
Registration for the CLP programme in both KL and Penang campuses is currently in progress. Special rebates are afforded to repeat candidates.
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