Bachelor of Jurisprudence [B.Juris] is an academic degree and does not include the study of procedural and practical courses. This degree is recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA) and the Malaysian Legal Profession Qualification Board as qualifying degree holders to take the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP).Holders of this degree who wish to enter the legal profession must comply with the additional requirements set by the Legal Profession Qualification Board in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Examinations for this degree will be held once every year at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Students can answer exam question papers in either Bahasa Malaysia or English. A student is considered to have registered for the B.Juris Degree when he or she has met all the requirements, whatever their form, set by the University, and in addition, has paid the fees. Students of the Bachelor of Jurisprudence degree programme are required to make their own preparations for learning and tuition fees. They are required to fully prepare for the exam with self-study. Students of the Bachelor of Jurisprudence degree program are allowed to use the Universiti Malaya Law Library to obtain information and facilities provided in the library after paying the library fee.
Duration: Minimum: 3, Maximum: 7 Years (3 Terms (Each term is one (1) year in duration, commencing in October and ending in the following October), Full time (Coursework)
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
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum ONE (1) Grade A and TWO (2) Grade B in any THREE (3) subjects
Obtain a minimum of Grade C in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM/Equivalent level.
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 34 points
Obtain a minimum of Grade C in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM/Equivalent level.
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of Grade C in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM/Equivalent level.
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (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
Obtain a minimum of Grade C in FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM/Equivalent level.
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)