Bachelor of Law (Hons.)

Course Overview

This four – seven years’ programme offers Law students a robust understanding of the system of rules that are enforced through social institutions especially in Malaysia.

Students are familiarised with the fundamentals, characteristics, methodology, specialisations, practices, policies and the revolution of law in local and international landscape. The programme encompasses various branches of legal practice, providing exposure in a comprehensive range of areas.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Malaysian Legal System
• Constitutional Law I
• Contract Law I
• Legal Method
• Contemporary Management and Entrepreneurship
• Legal Skills
• Constitutional Law II
• Contract Law II
• Family Law

Year 2

• Criminal Law I
• Law of Torts I
• Islamic Law I
• Intellectual Property Law
• Criminal Law II
• Law of Torts II
• Islamic Law II
• Cyberlaw
• Mooting

Year 3

• Land Law I
• Company Law I
• Public International Law
• Equity and Trust I
• Land Law II
• Company Law II
• Jurisprudence
• Equity and Trusts II
• Law of Succession
• Legal Attachment

Year 4

• Civil Procedure I
• Criminal Procedure I
• Law of Evidence I
• Professional Practice I
• Conveyancing Practice
• Civil Procedure II
• Criminal Procedure II
• Law of Evidence II
• Professional Practice II
• Law of Insolvency
• Civil Trial Advocacy
• Criminal Trial Advocacy
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures

Elective Modules

Year 1

• Elective I
• Elective II

Year 2

• Elective III
• Elective IV
• Elective V

Year 3

• Elective VI

Elective Subjects

• Administrative Law
• Conflict of Laws
• Consumer Law
• Environmental Law
• Evidence and Procedure in Syariah Court
• Human Rights Law
• International Trade and Shipping Law
• Islamic Banking and Finance Law
• Islamic Constitutional Law
• Islamic Family Law
• Labour Law
• Law and Economics
• Law of Banking
• Revenue Law

University Subjects

Subject to be offered by FAC and STAD.

Year 1

• U3 – Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia/Stress and Well-Being among Malaysians/Islamic Institution in Malaysia
• U1 -Hubungan Etnik/ Pengajian Malaysia 3/Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)

Year 2

• U4 – Co-curriculum
• U2 – Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Foreign Language
• U1 -Hubungan Etnik Pengajian Malaysia 3/Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)

Entry Requirements

• Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies from a recognised institution AND 5 Credits inclusive of Bahasa Malaysia at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
• Pass STPM or its equivalent with Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 3 subjects AND 5 Credits inclusive of Bahasa Malaysia at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
• Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any 3 subjects AND 5 Credits inclusive of Bahasa Malaysia at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
• Pass Diploma in related field from a recognised institution AND Pass SPM with 5 Credits inclusive of Bahasa Malaysia; AND
• A minimum score of band 4 in MUET.*
  Note*: Admission exemption will be given if students have completed a pre- university or diploma programme that is conducted in English.

NOTE: Admission into the programme is subject to meeting the Internal Selection Criteria