University of London
Bachelor of Laws
Programme (LL.B)
(R3/380/6/0005)(04/26)(A5433), Penang Campus
January
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June
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3 Years
KL Campus
Penang Campus
Quick Answer
The University of London Bachelor of Laws Programme (LL.B) at ATC is a three-year degree programme available at the Kuala Lumpur and Penang campuses. The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia (LPQB). Graduates who meet the applicable requirements may proceed to the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in Malaysia or the Bar Course in the UK.
University of London LL.B:The Gold Standard in Legal Education
The degree most Malaysian lawyers start with.
The University of London LL.B has a distinguished worldwide reputation and a long history of making legal education available to students beyond London. ATC supports students through the programme while the academic award is conferred by the University of London.
In Malaysia, the programme is accredited by MQA and recognised by LPQB. Graduates who meet the applicable requirements may proceed to the CLP in Malaysia or the Bar Course in the UK.
Why Study the University of London LL.B at ATC?
Study a respected University of London law degree with ATC support, established legal-education experience and access to study in Kuala Lumpur or Penang.
University of London Heritage
A law degree with a distinguished worldwide reputation and a long history of external study.
Recognised in Malaysia
The programme is accredited by MQA and recognised by LPQB.
Legal Education Since 1988
ATC has provided legal education since 1988 in an established learning environment.
Professional Progression
Graduates who meet applicable requirements may proceed toward the CLP in Malaysia or Bar Course in the UK.
Kuala Lumpur & Penang
The programme is available through ATC campuses in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Broad Career Relevance
The LL.B is relevant to legal, government, corporate and other professional settings.
Your LL.B Degree Programme Journey at ATC
Year 1
Contract Law (Compulsary)
In this subject you will learn about the principles governing the formation of contracts and how do we enforce it against the others. Students will also learn about how to vet contracts and the legality of various clauses found in contracts.
Criminal Law (Compulsary)
This module examines general principles of criminal liability, a range of fatal and non-fatal offences against the person and selected offences against property. It also looks at attempts to commit offences, secondary liability and defences.
Public Law (Compulsory)
Public Law examines the relation between citizens and the state, including sovereignty and the division of powers between legislature, executive and administration. The core area of the subject touches on workings of the government and the principal separation of powers for a good governance.
Legal System and Method (Compulsory)
This module introduces the English legal system and conveys what is distinctive about the common law approach as a legal methodology.
Year 2
Tort Law (Compulsory)
In this subject you will explore each element of the cause of action in a negligence claim. The module builds on the duty of care concept to develop the understanding of principles of liability governing pure economic loss, psychiatric harm and liability of public authorities. It also explores those torts aimed at the safe and quiet enjoyment of land and protection of reputation.
Property Law (Compulsory)
This module centres on the various interests that can exist in land, the principles governing the creation, transfer and extinction of these interests and how these interests affects the third parties.
EU Law (Optional)
*Compulsory for those intending to do Qualifying Law Degree.
This module will appeal to students who enjoy public law or who have an interest in public affairs, politics, economics or international relations. This module examines EU institutions and law-making powers as well as the key questions of the impact of EU law on national law and its overall consequences for business enterprises and individuals.
Commercial Law (Optional)
Commercial law is concerned with obligations between parties to commercial transactions and the relationship with rules of personal property. You will become familiar with a range of issues, including: ownership of or title to goods, transfers of title and the effect on third parties, passing of property between buyer and seller.
Family Law (Optional)
Family law affects every member of society. Modern legal regulation of family relationships involves a complex interaction between the family and the state. Marriage, divorce and the legal status of offspring are intertwined with questions of financial provision, child welfare and wider public policy issues.
Year 3
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (Compulsory)
Jurisprudence poses the fundamental questions about the nature of law, its place in society and how a legal system operates as a system of rules and as a social institution engaging with ideals of justice and often conflicting moral codes.
Equity and Trusts (Compulsory)
Equity and Trusts deals with the rules and principles governing the creation and operation of trusts – a particular method of holding property. The module provides an appreciation of the controversies and difficulties that can be encountered in establishing a valid trust, the role of trustees and equitable remedies.
Company Law (Optional)
This is a vital module for anyone intending to operate in a commercial field, the syllabus centres on the way the law regulates companies and the facilities that company law offers, such as limited liability and transferability of shares, as well as corresponding burdens such as duties of disclosure and compliance with statutory procedures.
Criminology (Optional)
This module concentrates on criminological theory as a discipline and challenges students to confront the presuppositions they have about crime and offenders.
Intellectual Property (Optional)
The law of intellectual property rights seeks a difficult balance between rewarding the right owner of a piece of intellectual property, and the needs of society to gain access to scientific, technological or cultural benefits. Students will study about various intellectual property rights that includes copyright, design, patent and trademark.
Standard Route or Already Have a Degree?
Standard Entry Route
This 3-year degree programme requires students to complete 4 subjects each year, with a total of 12 subjects. There will be a mixture of compulsory modules and optional modules that you may take according to your preference. The students, must complete the course between 3 to 6 years from their initial registration with the university. Students may pursue Bar Practice Course (BPC) or Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) upon completion of their LLB degree. Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) will enable the students to pursue Bar Course to become Barrister at Law in UK. Those who wish to obtain a qualifying law degree must pass EU Law in addition to other compulsory subjects. For those who wish to obtain Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) to practice as a lawyer in Malaysia, it is mandatory to pass all compulsory subjects.
Graduate Entry Route
At ATC College, we also have a flexible structure for those of you who have a degree or equivalent in another field, and may already be working. You may apply for the Graduate Entry Route, which gives you an exemption of up to 3 subjects for eligible students. However, if you opt to do the Graduate Entry Route, you will not be eligible to become Advocates and Solicitors in Malaysia. The Graduate Entry Route is a fast track for those who would like to read law to enhance their career prospects. You may opt to complete 3 modules a year for 3 years. And you can choose to study full time or part-time.
Entry Requirements
You must have a minimum of 5 credits for SPM or at least 5 Cs at O Level and either:
- A minimum CGPA of 2.0 in your in your Foundation, STPM or Matriculation programmes; OR
- At least 2 A Level passes; OR
- At least 5 B’s in your UEC; OR
- Any qualification equivalent to a diploma (Level 4 MQF); OR
- Any equivalent qualification.
LL.B Programme Fees
ATC College Fees
Year 1
Registration Fee: RM1,000
Tuition Fee: RM13,000
Year 2
Registration Fee: RM1,000
Tuition Fee: RM13,000
Year 3
Registration Fee: RM1,000
Tuition Fee: RM13,000
University of London Fees — Year 1
Application Fee: RM364
Registration Fee: RM3,898
Module Fee (4 Subjects): RM4,839
Examination Fee: RM7,983
Total: RM17,084
University of London Fees — Years 2 & 3
Year 2
Module Fee (4 Subjects): RM4,839
Examination Fee: RM7,983
Total: RM12,822
Year 3
Module Fee (4 Subjects): RM4,839
Examination Fee: RM7,983
Total: RM12,822
What Career Opportunities Are Available with an LL.B Degree?
An LL.B can support routes into legal practice and a range of government, corporate and professional settings. Entry into professional legal practice remains subject to the applicable qualification and admission requirements.
Legal Practice
Route toward practice through the applicable CLP or Bar Course requirements.
Government & Corporate
Legal knowledge is valued in government, corporate and in-house legal settings.
Banking & Property
The qualification is relevant to banking, property and business environments.
Media & Publishing
Career possibilities include journalism and legal editing.
Mediation & Arbitration
The degree can support work connected with mediation and arbitration.
NGOs & Social Advocacy
Legal education can support work with non-profit organisations and social advocacy.
Your Pathway to a Legal Career
See how the LL.B fits into the wider journey from secondary school to undergraduate legal study, professional qualification and a legal career. Progression is subject to the applicable programme entry and admission requirements.
SPM / O-Level
Starting point for pre-university legal study.
Build foundational legal knowledge, reasoning and communication skills.
Choose one of ATC’s undergraduate legal study routes.
Professional qualification pathway toward legal practice.
Pupillage
Supervised practical legal training.
Not sure which pathway is right for you?
Tell us where you are in your studies and we’ll help you identify the most suitable route.
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