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Course Materials
"All Materials and Statutes Provided"
This year sees the launch of the new edition (2006/2007 Edition) of the Complete Guide Series, the most comprehensive material produced for the CLP Programme. The Complete Guide Series covers everything that a CLP candidate will need in preparation for the examination. Each Complete Guide comprises a Study Guide, a Revision Guide, Past Years Questions Book, and an Update. The Guides are available for all 5 subjects.
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Study Guides contain Syllabus Outlines, Lecture Notes,Case Notes and Statutory Provisions |
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Revision Guides contain Revision Notes/Charts, Examination Analysis and Suggested Solution |
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Past Years' Question Books contain previous exam papers. |
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Updates cover latest cases and statutes. |
Students will be provided the 5 main statutes namely the Rules of the High Court 1980, the Subordinate Court Rules 1980, the Evidence Act 1950, the Criminal Procedure Code (FMS Cap 6), and the National Land Code.
Recognised Universities
+ United Kingdom
1. University of Birmingham
2. University of Bristol
3. University of Cambridge
4. University of East Anglia
5. University of Essex
6. University of Exeter
7. University of Hertfordshire
8. University of Hull
9. University of Leeds
10. University of Leicester
11. University of Liverpool
12. University of London - King's College
13. University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science
14. University of London - Queen Mary and Westfield College
15. University of London - School of Oriental and African Studies
16. University of London - University College
17. University of Manchester
18. University of Northumbria at Newcastle
19. University of Nottingham
20. Nottingham Trent University
21. Oxford Brookes University
22. University of Oxford
23. Queen's University Belfast
24. University of Reading
25. University of Sheffield
26. University of Southampton
27. University College of Wales, Aberystwyth
28. University of Wales, Cardiff
29. University of Warwick
30. University of West of England in Bristol
+ Australia
1. Australian National University
2. University of Sydney
3. University of Adelaide
4. Monash University
5. University of Melbourne
6. University of Western Australia
7. Macquarie University
8. University of New South Wales
9. University of Queensland
10. University of Tasmania
11. University of Technology, Sydney
12. Bond University
13. Murdoch University
14. Queensland University of Technology
+ New Zealand
1. University of Auckland
2. University of Canterbury
3. Victoria University of Wellington
4. University of Otago
CLP Examination
The CLP examination is conducted every month of July. Students sit for a three hour examination for each subject. An additional 15 minutes is allowed for the students to read the questions. There are 5 compulsory papers and the student must pass all 5 papers in one sitting. If he fails more than one subject, he will have to retake all five subjects in July or August the following year unless the candidate has failed badly, (a total of less than 100 marks for the 5 subjects) in which case the candidate will be barred from the next sitting.
However if the candidates fails only one paper, he only has to resit that paper on a date specified by the Board. Students who successfully complete the examination will be entitled to use the designatory letters CLP.
Bahasa in Litigation
A ten week programme specially designed for CLP and chambering students who are sitting for the Qualifying Board's Bahasa Malaysia Oral Examination and practising lawyers.
Objectives
The course will enable participants to: -
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Understand the general concept of translating from the English language into Bahasa Malaysia and vice-versa. |
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Acquire knowledge and skills on derivation of legal terms from the English Language into Bahasa Malaysia. |
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Learn and identify simplified methods of translation observed in both languages. |
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Identify the common mistakes normally made in translation. |
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Familiarise themselves in addressing the courts and court procedures. |
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Prepare for the legal bahasa Qualifying Boards Oral Examination. |
Who Should Attend
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Chambering and CLP students who are sitting for the Qualifying Board's Oral Legal Bahasa Test. |
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Practising lawyers who wish to enhance their Legal Bahasa in litigation |
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Chambering and CLP students who wish to improve their Legal Bahasa in litigation |
Course Leader/Speaker (conducted by an experience person)
Our Course Leader/Speaker is currently a Registrar at the Kuala Lumpur Subordinates courts. He joined the Judiciary Service in 1980 as a court interpreter and had served in various courts in the country. He was a senior court interpreter in the Commercial Division of the Kuala Lumpur High Court and has vast experience interpreting in trials involving cases in criminal and civil courts, syariah courts and arbitration proceedings. With a certificate in Courts Interpretation from University Malaya, he is a prominent guest lecturer at In House courses conducted at the Judicial Department as well as its training centre ILKAP. He was the president and Vice President of the Interpreters Union and has held the post s for many terms. Other than oral interpretation, he also has vast experience in translation of documents used in courts' trials.
Legal Profession Qualifying Board
The Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia (the board) was established under Part II of Legal Profession Act 1976(the Act). One of the functions of the board is to decide on the qualifications which may entitle a person to become a "qualified person" within the meaning of section 3 of the Act for purposes of admission as an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia.
Qualifications for admission to the Malaysian Bar
Under sections 10 and 11 of the Act and subject to section 14 of the same Act, a "qualified person" may be admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia if he/she satisfies the following conditions:
a) he/she has attained the age of eighteen years;
b) is of good character;
c) is either a Federal citizen or a permanent resident of Malaysia;
d) has satisfactorily served in Malaysia the prescribed period of pupilage for qualified persons; and
e) as from 1st January 1984, has passed or is exempted from the Bahasa Malaysia Qualifying Examination conducted by the Board
Membership of Board
By virtue of section 7 of the Act, the board consists of:
a) the Attorney General who is the Chairman;
b) two judges nominated by the Chief Justice;
c) the Chairman of the Malaysian Bar; and
d) a Dean of a Faculty of Law nominated by the Minister of Education
Apart from the members mentioned above, the Chief Registrar Supreme Court is the Secretary to the board. The board is further given powers to appoint other officers and staff to perform its day to day functions.
| FEES PAYABLE TO THE LEGAL QUALIFYING BOARD |
| Registration Fee |
RM 3,000 |
| Examination Fee |
RM 1,000 |
The Office of the Board
The office of the board is located at:
Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia
27th Floor, Menara Tun Razak, Jalan Raja Laut,
50350 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-26910054 / 26910080
Fax: 03-26910142
Mode of Study
Full time, Part time, Weekend, Distance Learning and Repeaters Options
The College offers a wide range of courses including Full-time, Part-time, Weekend, Distance Learning and Repeaters. Whichever course the student enrolls for, he can be assured of the Brickfields Asia College stamp of quality.
Contact Information
Legal Profession Qualifying Board
27th Floor, Menara Tun Razak, Jalan Raja Laut,
50350 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-26910054 / 26910080
Fax: 03-26910142
Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd
Admissions Centre
68-2 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields,
50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Telephone: +603-2274 4165
Fax: +603-2274 4174
Distance Learning
Brickfields Asia College offers the most successful distance learning program for the CLP examination. The programme offers students very comprehensive materials and support. The programme caters for those unable to attend classes on a regular basis or not at all. Details on the Distance Learning and the Repeaters programme are included in separate handout brochures and are available upon request.
