Universiti Malaya's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree is the country's pre-eminent law degree. Alumni have gone on to become the Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Attorney General, senior judges, partners in law firms, general counsels, directors and managers of public listed companies, senior bankers, diplomats, internationally renowned academics, officials of civic societies and others. The LLB (Hons) prepares you for a career in the law and related fields by giving you a strong working knowledge of a broad range of legal subjects. Conventionally completed over 4 academic years, you will have the opportunity for participate in overseas student exchanges, undertake placement or internships and develop your mooting and writing skills as a lawyer.
Universiti Malaya is ranked 60th best university in the world - a feat unmatched by any other university in Malaysia. Upon completion of the programme, you will be conferred Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree. The degree entitles holder to be admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya/Sabah/Sarawak after going through a period pupillage. The programme curriculum comprises both academic as well as the professional components of legal training.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester & 1 Semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Philosophy and Current Issues
Co-Curriculum (1)
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (1)
Legal Method
Malaysian Legal System
Tort I
Law of Contract I
Islamic Legal System
Tort II
Law and Society
Family Law
Law of Contract II
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (2)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (3)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (4)
Co-Curriculum (2)
Legal Method
Malaysian Legal System
Tort I
Law of Contract I
Islamic Legal System
Tort II
Law and Society
Family Law
Law of Contract II
Elective Course: Elective Program (2 courses)
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
An Introduction to Public International Law
Equity and Trust I
Company Law I
Equity and Trust II
Company Law II
Remedies
Law and Technology
Legal Internship
Elective Course: Elective Program (5 courses)
Trial Advocacy I
Legal Drafting I
Management of Legal Practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Criminal Procedure I
Civil Procedure I
Law of Evidence I
Trial Advocacy II
Law of Insolvency
Conveyancing
Legal Drafting II
Criminal Procedure II
Civil Procedure II
Law of Evidence II
Note:
University's Course
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (1)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (2)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (3)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course (4)
ELECTIVE COURSE'S LIST
Economic Analysis of Law
Bank and Negotiatable Instruments
Media and The States
Clinical Legal Education
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics
Islamic Banking and Finance Law
Industrial Relations in Malaysia
Conflict of Law
Research Project I
Research Project II
Environmental Law
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Insurance Law
Islamic Criminal Law
Child Law
Islamic Family Law
Islamic Evidence Law
Employment Law
Competition Law
Cyber Law
Dealings in Land
Commercial Transaction
Sports Law
Legal Aspect in Education
Law and Literature
Digital Copyright Law
Comparative Native Title
ASEAN Policy and Law
Corporate Governance
Law and The Elderly
International Criminal Law
Maritime Law
Construction Law
Securities Law
Criminology and Crime
World Trade Law
Cross Border Commercial Law
Probate and Administration of Estates
Consumer Protection Law
Career Prospects
Advocate and Solicitor, Legal Consultant, Corporate Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer, Family Lawyer, Employment Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Real Estate Lawyer, Environmental Lawyer, International Lawyer, Academic/Legal Educator, Government Legal Advisor, Compliance Officer, Legal Analyst, Mediator/Arbitrator, Human Rights Advocate, Public Policy Advisor, Researcher in Law, In-house Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Legal Editor/Writer, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Legal Advisor, Insurance Claims Adjuster, Land and Property Surveyor, Tax Consultant, Contract Manager, Law Clerk, Judicial Officer, Community Legal Services Provider.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM88,100
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
Stream: All Science/Arts Streams (Except TVET Foundation Stream)
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (UPU)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / Private Higher Education Institution (IPTS) or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 34 points
Obtained at least Grade 5 (HL) or Grade 6 (SL) in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for STAM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Entry Requirements for IPTS Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Additional Requirement
Interview are required for this course
Test are required for this course
Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind.
Not Offered
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 4.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 60 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)