Certificate in Legal Practice students preparing for Malaysian legal practice at BAC

BAC Education Group Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)

Prepare for Malaysian legal practice with the Nation's #1 Law School.

Your final step toward practising law in Malaysia.

A 9-month professional programme for eligible law graduates preparing for the CLP examination and Malaysian legal practice.

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Programme Key Facts

  • Professional

    Level

  • Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB)

    Awarded By

  • Professional

    Pathway

  • 9 months

    Duration

  • September

    Intake

  • R3/0421/7/0063(A9785)04/29

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Turn your law degree into a professional legal career.

The CLP supports progression into Malaysian legal practice after candidates pass the examination and complete pupillage.

Possible Career Directions

  • Advocate & Solicitor

  • Corporate Legal Advisor

  • Legal Counsel

  • Judicial & Legal Service Officer

  • Deputy Public Prosecutor / Magistrate Pathway

  • FinTech, IP, M&A or Compliance Legal Specialist

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • The CLP is the final professional step for eligible law graduates seeking Malaysian practice.
  • The examination is high-stakes and tests five compulsory papers.
  • BAC highlights 20 years in a row of producing the Best Overall CLP Student in Malaysia.
  • Students need focused preparation, mock exams and experienced guidance.

The Education

Prepare for General Paper, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Professional Practice and Criminal Procedure.

The Professional Advantage

Legal Resource Centre, CLJ Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, LMS recordings, study materials and Lex Expo exposure.

CLP students preparing for professional legal practice at BAC

Course Modules

Five compulsory papers with professional and postgraduate progression routes.

  • General Paper — Contract, Tort, legal principles and pleadings.
  • Evidence — Admissibility and application in civil and criminal proceedings.
  • Civil Procedure — Civil case management, enforcement and appeals.
  • Professional Practice — Ethics, land, bankruptcy, winding up, probate and administration.
  • Criminal Procedure — Investigations, arrest, bail, sentencing and appeals.
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The CLP Learning Experience

Built around intensive examination preparation, applied legal learning and professional readiness.

How Students Learn

  • Examination-Focused Preparation

    100% final examination model.

  • Mock Examination System

    Rigorous simulations of the final CLP paper.

  • Practitioner Guidance

    Learn from legal professionals and academicians.

  • Resource-Based Support

    Legal Resource Centre, databases, LMS and recordings.

  • Career & Industry Exposure

    Graduate support and Lex Expo.

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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

Earn Microcredentials from the World's Best Universities & Global Tech Giants

  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
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Career Outcomes

A professional qualification that opens the door to Malaysian legal practice.

Progression Pathways

After passing the CLP and completing pupillage, candidates can pursue legal careers in firms, courts, corporations and public service.

Pupillage, legal practice, postgraduate study and specialist legal qualifications.

Roles in Focus

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Student Experience

A focused professional environment with legal resources, practitioner support and exam preparation.

  • Established CLP Track Record

    20 years of National Top CLP Student achievements.

  • Legal Resource Centre

    Complimentary 24/7 access and legal databases.

  • LMS & Recordings

    Class recordings and study materials anytime.

  • Experienced Faculty

    Practitioners, legal professionals and academicians.

  • Mock Examination Support

    Final-paper simulation and exam readiness.

  • Career Exposure

    Career events, graduate support and Lex Expo.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • 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.

Assessment: 100% final examination across five compulsory papers: General Paper, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Professional Practice.

Pupillage Note: The CLP course has no internship, but passing the CLP is required before 9-month pupillage/chambering.

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Fees & Financial Support

Programme Fees

  • Lump Sum: RM19,000
  • Early Bird Rebate: RM1,000
  • CLP Examination Registration Fee: RM250
  • CLP Application Fee: RM4,000
  • CLP Registration Fee: RM1,800

LPQB fees are payable directly by students and subject to change.

Best Value Package

  • CLP Early Bird Fee: RM18,000
  • LL.M Early Bird Fee: RM16,900
  • CLP + LL.M Best Value Fee: RM28,000

0% instalments, EZ payment schemes, PTPTN subject to eligibility, scholarships, sibling waivers and early bird rebates may be available.