Comments on: How to become a qualified lawyer in Malaysia?

By: deen

deen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:46:25 +0000

Hi Eddie,

I recieved the march intake to study foundation in law at MSU (Management and Science University Shah Alam). I’m very interested in the field of law. However, is the university and the course recognized by JPA or malaysia legal proffesion?

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:51:00 +0000

Many thanks Eddie for your prompt reply. It is certainly comforting to know that its not the end yet. But still, I understand that it would surely be tough. I have actually yet to complete my degree, but I made a real mess of my second year and had been worried ever since (although holding a full time job while studying is no excuse). Well, hopefully I can pull a miracle in my final year enough to secure a 2:1.

Thanks again Eddie!

By: Eddie Law

Eddie Law — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:06:36 +0000

Hi Marilyn – generally top tier firms are looking for 2:1 and above when recruiting pupil, however, this is not all the case as they will look at other factors as well, e.g. command of English, communication skill, attidutes, previous working experience, if any & etc. I personally know a 2:2 candidate sured a pupillage position in one of the large firm.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:54:26 +0000

Hi,

I would just like to seek some views on my chances of getting hired by a mid to top tier firms in today’s competitive job market, assuming I could only manage to obtain an unfortunate 2:2 law degree (uol external)? Is it still possible or would my applications just get binned? Are there any other factors hiring firms would consider other than good grades (e.g. 2:1 and above)?

I have a finance qualification as well as working experience, just not in the legal profession/industry. Would that better my chances?

Thank you kindly.

By: Aud W

Aud W — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:02:32 +0000

Hi,

I graduated with Bachelor of Laws (University of London) programme. I intend to take up Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.

Will I be able to be admitted to the Bar in Sabah?
And what about taking the Bar in New Zealand? Will the result be the same?

By: ling

ling — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:36:23 +0000

hi, i m currently an undergraduate psychology student. i would love to pursue a career in law and am currently looking to do a GDL programme in australia. i was wondering if such a programme would qualify me to practice law in malaysia? and if so, what would be the subsequent course of action after GDL?
thank you very much for your kind help.

By: Eddie Law

Eddie Law — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:04:32 +0000

Hi Elaine – if you wish to study in local uni then you should do STPM, otherwise, A-level is sufficient

By: Eddie Law

Eddie Law — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:02:32 +0000

Hi Freethinker – pls read this http://www.elawyer.com.my/blog/3-reasons-why-you-need-to-ask-questions-during-an-interview-with-law-firm-2/ and this http://www.elawyer.com.my/blog/interview-tips-for-lawyers/

By: freethinker

freethinker — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:48:07 +0000

Hi,

Good Day!
I am a second year 1st sem law student in a local public uni.
I m thinking to attach in any law firms as I think I will sure learn something no matter which firm I am heading to, right?

Besides, I would like to know how to prepare myself for an attachment interview?

Thanks

By: elaine

elaine — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:07:01 +0000

i’m a secondary student and i’m interest with law…now i am waiting for my spm result …so, if i wants to become a lawyer .did i needs to get the A level or continue to pre-u (stpm) ? which one is better?