Overview
In an increasingly competitive global environment, the University of London
International Programmes LLB Degree continues to offer the security of an
internationally-recognised ‘gold standard’ qualification established for over 100
years. The University prides itself on its prestigious worldwide reputation and
was the first to offer a degree in English Law in the 1890s.
BAC, a UOL Affiliate Centre (the highest level of recognition awarded by UOL), has
been preparing students for the UOL LLB International Programme since
1991. BAC has an enviable track record on the programme owing to its
outstanding faculty comprising experienced and dedicated lecturers/examiners.
Upon completing the course, graduates will join a distinguished group of
solicitors, barristers and judges around the world who began their careers by
obtaining their law degree from the University of London International
Programmes.
Graduates who meet the minimum requirements may directly progress to the
Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in Malaysia or the Bar Professional Training
Course (BPTC) in the UK and join the legal profession as an entry-level lawyer
upon completion.
Learning Outcomes
As the only external law degree awarded by a British university recognised by the
Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia for entry into the Certificate in Legal
Practice (CLP) examinations and fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA), this course allows students to gain key skills and competencies
needed to excel in a legal career or a career of their choice. Students will:
► Develop the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive
law, legal theory and procedure in domestic and international law contexts.
► Where relevant, develop the ability to identify and understand the impact
of economic, cultural and political changes on the law, as well as explore
the critical role of the law in improving social and economic conditions in
modern societies.
► Apply the knowledge and critical thinking skills gained to perform legal
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving competently, and learn to
collaborate in a variety of legal settings and contexts.
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► Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical
reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy and other essential
oral communications, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research,
both domestic and international.
Course Subjects
Students will be exposed to a number of critical areas over 3 semesters and are
assessed through a combination of written examinations and assignments.
Year 1:
► Contract Law
► Criminal Law
► Legal system and method
► Public Law
Year 2:
► Equity and Trusts
► Tort Law
► European Union Law (Elective)
► Commercial Law (Elective)
► Family Law (Elective)
Year 3:
► Jurisprudence and legal theory
► Property Law
► Company Law (Elective)
► Conflict of Laws (Elective)
► Evidence (Elective)
► Intellectual Property (Elective)
► Dissertation (Elective)
*Minimum requirements may change from one academic year to the next.
Students intending to pursue the BPTC are required to take EU Law as an elective.