Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)and Master of Laws (LL.M)
The Preferred Dual Qualification Route to Malaysian Legal Practice.
Built for aspiring legal professionals, this pathway combines the Certificate in Legal Practice with a Master of Laws qualification designed to strengthen professional readiness, subject-matter depth and long-term career mobility. Prepare for Malaysian legal practice while building specialised legal expertise through an LL.M that supports local and international opportunities.
Programme Key Facts
Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB)
9 Months
Professional
September
1.5 Years / 16 Months
Online
January, May & September
Coursework & Exams
CLP R3/0421/7/0063(A9785)04/29
LL.M R-DL/0421/7/0016(FA14560)11/31
Future Careers
Turn a CLP and LL.M pathway into a stronger legal future.
This package is built for graduates who want more than exam preparation. It strengthens professional legal foundations while helping students build advanced knowledge in areas increasingly valued by law firms, corporations, banks, technology-driven businesses, compliance teams and international organisations.
Career Tracks: Progress into legal practice or explore specialised pathways in litigation, commercial law, banking and finance, intellectual property, legal technology, compliance, arbitration and corporate advisory work.
Possible Career Directions
Advocate & Solicitor
Litigation Lawyer
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Banking and Finance Legal Specialist
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Specialist
Arbitration / Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Compliance, Risk or Regulatory Specialist
Legal Technology and Practice Management Consultant
Why This Programme Matters
The Reality
Law graduates today need to be practice-ready, commercially aware and adaptable. Lawyers are expected to understand regulation, technology, cross-border transactions, finance, negotiation, legal drafting and client strategy.
BAC’s CLP and LL.M package provides a structured route to professional qualification while building a postgraduate profile for a competitive legal market.
The Education
Prepare for the five CLP subjects while completing an LL.M built around legal research and Malaysian legal foundations, with electives for practical and specialist areas.
- CLP subjects: General Paper, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Professional Practice and Criminal Procedure
- LL.M core modules: Malaysian Legal System, Research Methodology and Master Project
- Electives in litigation, advocacy, arbitration, IP, banking, finance, M&A, cross-border contracts, trade, Islamic finance and legal technology
- Complimentary masterclasses in legal drafting, opinion writing, advanced communication skills and client interviewing
The BAC Advantage
Build on BAC’s law school reputation, experienced lecturers, 24/7 legal resources, digital learning support, industry exposure and Lex Expo.
- Malaysia’s #1 Law School positioning
- National Top CLP student results for 21 consecutive years
- Legal databases including CLJ Law, Westlaw and LexisNexis
- State-of-the-art LMS with class recordings and study materials
- Career events, graduate support and legal industry exposure
Course Modules
A dual pathway designed around legal practice preparation and postgraduate specialisation.
Certificate in Legal Practice Subjects
- Criminal Procedure
- Civil Procedure
- Evidence
- Professional Practice
- General Paper
Complimentary Offerings
- Masterclass in Legal Drafting
- Masterclass in Opinion Writing
- Masterclass in Advanced Communication Skills
- Masterclass in Client Interviewing
- FREE books and study materials worth RM2,000
- FREE MonsterFit membership worth RM1,000
LL.M Core Modules
- Research Methodology
- Malaysian Legal System
- Master Project
Elective Subjects (Pick 6)
- Lawyer’s Skills
- Civil Litigation Practice (Malaysia)
- Criminal Law Practice (Malaysia)
- Intellectual Property Practice
- Negotiating and Drafting Cross-border Contracts
- Trade and Investment in Asia
- Mergers and Acquisition Practice
- Banking and Finance Practice
- Islamic Banking and Finance Practice
- Legal Technology and Practice Management
- Property Law Practice (Malaysia)
- Personal Injury and Torts Practice (Malaysia)
- Advocacy (Malaysia)
- Arbitration (Malaysia)
Tailor the LL.M around a specialisation that supports your intended legal direction and strengthens your professional profile.
- Litigation & Courtroom Practice — Refine courtroom skills through litigation, trial procedure, legal argumentation, advocacy and arbitration.
- Corporate & Commercial Law — Build expertise in business transactions, corporate finance, cross-border agreements, commercial advisory work and M&A.
- Intellectual Property & Technology Law — Explore IP protection, legal technology and digital practice management.
- Islamic Finance & Commercial Transactions — Develop knowledge of Shariah-compliant finance, regulation, risk and cross-border operations.
- Financial & Banking Law — Study banking law, security enforcement, project finance, Islamic finance and trade across Asia.
- International Business Law — Prepare for cross-border transactions, regional trade, global contracts and international business operations.
The CLP and LL.M Experience
Professional preparation, online postgraduate study and career-focused specialisation.
This pathway combines exam-focused CLP preparation with a flexible LL.M structure that helps law graduates strengthen their expertise and build a clearer professional direction.
How Students Learn
Prepare for the CLP
Focus on Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Professional Practice and General Paper as tested by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board.
Build Postgraduate Depth
Complete LL.M core modules and select electives aligned with your preferred legal career pathway.
Learn from Practitioners
Learn with support from experienced legal professionals, practitioners and top CLP lecturers.
Access Legal Resources Anytime
Use legal databases, class recordings, study materials and BAC’s Legal Resource Centre.
Develop Professional Skills
Strengthen practice-readiness through masterclasses in drafting, opinion writing, communication and client interviewing.
Industry Partners
Connect with the legal profession from day one.
Your legal education at BAC goes beyond the classroom. Through our strong connections with leading law firms, professional bodies and the Inns of Court Malaysia, you gain valuable exposure to the people, institutions and networks shaping the legal profession.
These partnerships help you better understand legal practice, explore different career pathways, and develop the professional confidence to take your next step.
Industry Partners
- Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
- Lavania & Balan Chambers
- Messrs. Jamie Wong
- Alvin John & Partners
- Shearn Delamore & Co.
- Richard Wee Chambers
- Daljit Singh Partnership
- Chooi & Company
- Cheang & Ariff
- Messrs. Farez Jinnah
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
- Zul Rafique & Partners
- Izral Partnership
- Messrs. Kuek, Ong & Associates
- Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
- Haeme Lew Advocates & Solicitors
- Halim Hong & Quek
- Vilasiny Gan & Co
- Tan Norizan & Associates
- Belden Advocates & Solicitors
- C.Y. Ng & Barry
- Low & Partners
- Malek, Gan & Partners
- Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
- Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
- Raj, Ong & Yudistra
- Raja, Darryl & Loh
- MahWengKwai & Associates
- Rahmat Lim & Partners
- WongPartnership LLP
- Baskaran Law
- Shook Lin & Bok
- Lee & Poh Partnership
- Jeeva Partnership
- Arief & Iskandar
- K.H. Ong & Ng
- Azmi & Associates
- Skrine
- Adnan Sundra & Low
- LAW Partnership
- Gan Partnership
- Christopher & Lee Ong
- Wong & Partners
- Albar & Partners
- Othman Hashim & Co
- Kadir Andri & Partners
- Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
- Wong Boon & Toh
- Teng, Sheng & Fatima
- Abdullah Chan & Co
- Teh & Partners
- Nazmi Zaini Chambers
- Inns of Court Malaysia
- Great Eastern Sdn Bhd
- SLB
- UN Global Compact Network Malaysia, Brunei & Cambodia
- Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution
- The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
- The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)
- TrialSim
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- Coursera for Campus
- CLJ Law
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Career Outcomes
Prepare for legal practice, specialised advisory work and wider professional opportunities.
The programme supports professional progression into Malaysian legal practice while building specialist knowledge for law firms, corporate environments, financial institutions, regulatory settings, technology-focused organisations and international business contexts.
Progression Pathways
Graduates may progress into Malaysian legal practice, postgraduate legal research, specialist professional roles, corporate legal teams, compliance functions or advisory work, depending on current professional requirements and individual career direction.
Roles in Focus
- Advocate & Solicitor. Prepare for Malaysian legal practice and develop the confidence to advise, draft, negotiate and represent clients.
- Litigation Lawyer. Work on civil or criminal disputes, case strategy, pleadings, advocacy, evidence and court procedure.
- Corporate & Commercial Lawyer. Support businesses through contracts, transactions, M&A, governance, risk management and commercial advisory work.
- Banking, Finance & Compliance Specialist. Advise on banking law, regulatory obligations, Islamic finance, financial instruments and institutional risk.
- IP, Technology & Legal Innovation Specialist. Work at the intersection of law, intellectual property, technology, digital practice management and innovation.
Student Experience
Legal practice preparation, postgraduate learning and strong career support.
Studying the CLP and LL.M through BAC means joining a pathway built around legal practice preparation, flexible online study and professional development.
BAC Law School Legacy
BAC is positioned as Malaysia’s #1 Law School and has produced the Best Overall CLP Student in Malaysia for 21 consecutive years.
Experienced Legal Educators
Learn from practitioners, legal professionals and CLP lecturers with a strong track record in student achievement.
Resource-Rich Learning
Access the Legal Resource Centre, legal databases, LMS recordings and study materials for flexible revision.
Professional Development
Masterclasses in drafting, opinion writing, advanced communication and client interviewing strengthen practice-ready skills.
Industry Exposure
Benefit from career events, graduate support and Lex Expo, Malaysia’s largest legal career fair.
Advisor Support
Receive guidance on entry, pathway planning, eligibility and professional progression from BAC’s advisors.
Entry Requirements
CLP Eligibility
- Minimum 5 Credits at SPM / GCE O-Levels or equivalent; and
- Minimum 2 Passes at STPM, A-Levels or equivalent; and
- A Law Degree recognised by LPQB; and
- Malaysian Citizen, Bruneian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Malaysia
LL.M Eligibility
- A Bachelor Degree in the field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- A Bachelor Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; and
- Candidates without a relevant qualification or work experience must complete prerequisite courses set by the institution and meet the minimum CGPA requirements.
Professional Pathway Note
Applicants should confirm the latest CLP requirements with LPQB and check current admission, professional and examination requirements before finalising their route.
Fees & Financing
Programme Fee
Early Bird Fee: RM19,000
CLP Examination Registration Fees
- CLP Application Fee: RM250
- CLP Registration Fee: RM4,000
- CLP Examination Fee: RM1,800
The CLP application, registration and examination fees are payable directly by the student to the LPQB and are subject to changes by the LPQB. Examinations are conducted by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board in July or August.
Financial Support
Contact BAC for updated fee details, early bird terms, scholarships, financial assistance, payment guidance and eligibility. BAC states that a RM1,000 rebate is available for early bird registrations, financial assistance may be available to eligible candidates based on financial hardship, and scholarships are offered to UK First Class Honours graduates and UK Second Class Upper alumni of BAC.
Speak to a Future Advisor
Prepare for Malaysian legal practice while earning an LL.M that adds depth, flexibility and long-term value to your legal profile.
Speak to BAC about the CLP and LL.M pathway, entry requirements, fees, eligibility and professional progression.