Certificate in Legal Practice and Master of Laws at BAC

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)

    CLP Awarded By

  • 9 Months

    CLP Duration

  • Professional

    CLP Pathway

  • September

    CLP Intake

  • 1.5 Years / 16 Months

    LL.M Duration · Flexible up to 3 Years

  • Online

    LL.M Study Mode

  • January, May & September

    LL.M Intakes

  • Coursework & Exams

    Assessments

  • CLP R3/0421/7/0063(A9785)04/29
    LL.M R-DL/0421/7/0016(FA14560)11/31

    Accreditations

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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

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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
BAC students preparing for the CLP and completing Master of Laws studies

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
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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.

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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

  • Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
  • Lavania & Balan Chambers
  • Messrs. Jamie Wong
  • Alvin John & Partners
  • Shearn Delamore & Co.
  • Richard Wee Chambers
  • Daljit Singh Partnership
  • Chooi & Company

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

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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.