VIRTUAL SUMMER PROGRAMME ON MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM - Taylor's University
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TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL SUMMER PROGRAMME ON MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM 2 August to 16 August 2021 Taylor's University is a member of the Taylor's Education Group. It has become one of Malaysia's most successful and reputable private higher education institutions. Taylor's has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of comprehensive study options, inspiring curriculum and teaching methods, progressive partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, state-of-the-art facilities.
VIRTUAL SUMMER PROGRAMME
ON MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
Established in 1992, Taylor's Law School (TLS) is one of the top private law schools in Malaysia. The school currently offers Master of
Laws in the two specialised fields namely Healthcare and Medical Law and International Business and Trade Law and a research-
based PhD programme that provides students with the knowledge of theory and application of the law. It has an added distinction of
being the first private law school to introduce and run a student mobility programme on the Malaysian Legal System. Students here
are trained in an environment that is challenging and thought-provoking, but at the same time, fits the needs of the profession.
Students of TLS are also instilled with a passion for community service and a heart for the welfare of society. As a law school that
highly values quality, the school has a team of well qualified lecturers, armed with years of relevant industry experience and offers
good industry linkages through its industry advisory panel for internship opportunities.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The Summer Course on the Malaysian Legal System is organised through collaboration with prestigious law firms and includes
the following:
• Seminars on the Malaysian Constitution and legal institutions such as the Malaysian Parliament, the Attorney General, the Judiciary,
the Syariah Courts and the legal profession among others;
• Virtual Field Trips to the Parliament, High Courts, Syariah Courts, Palace of Justice (where judicial courts and offices are housed),
Attorney General's Chambers, Bar Council and the Orang Asli (Indigenous People) settlement (subject to confirmation from various
government departments and organisations).
• Exposure to prestigious national law events (where possible), providing opportunities to meet with judges, lawyers, academics and
law students.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, it is expected that students will have:
• Reflected on their experience of the Malaysian Legal System and on the workings of law related to organisations in Malaysia.
• Demonstrated their knowledge of an aspect of Malaysian Law or Legal System in a comparative context.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to prepare a 20 to 25 minutes group presentation on their reflection developed throughout the duration of the
programme. The group reflective presentation will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis.
PRE-REQUISITE
Completion of either Year 1 or Year 2 of LLB studies.
LIFE CHANGING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES IN A CULTURAL HOTSPOT
Taylor’s University Summer Programme is offered at the equivalent of 1.5 ECTS. Students who have successfully completed the Programme will be
issued with a Certificate of Participation. Should transfer of credits be required, please check with your home institution if the certificate can be accepted
alongside with a verification letter from the organising school.
Duration: Application Deadline:
2 Weeks 31 May 2021
Programme Fees: How to Apply:
USD 200 Online Application via www.taylors.edu.my/applysp
Minimum Participants: Enquiries:
10 students for the programme to commence Global Mobility Office - global.mobility@taylors.edu.my
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
WEEK 1
PROGRAMME ITINERARY PROGRAMME ITINERARY
• The Application of Islamic Law
DAY 1 • Welcome Reception DAY 5 • Powers and Jurisdiction of the Syariah Courts
MONDAY • Workshop on Malaysian Culture and Customs FRIDAY • Conflicts between Civil and Syariah Law in Malaysia
and recent cases.
• Legal History
DAY 2 • The Federal Constitution
TUESDAY • Separation of Powers – Constitutional Monarchy,
Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
DAY 3 • Hierarchy of the Malaysian Courts
WEDNESDAY • Appointment of Judges
• Independence of the Judiciary
DAY 4 • Composition of both Housest
THURSDAY • Powers
WEEK 2
PROGRAMME ITINERARY PROGRAMME ITINERARY
DAY 6 • The Constitutional Powers of the AG
DAY 9 • Rights of Indigenous People in Malaysia
• The Role and Organization of the AG’s Chambers
MONDAY FRIDAY • Open Discussion & Recap of Seminars
• Case Study
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN MALAYSIA DAY 10 • Presentation by students in group
TUESDAY • Closing Ceremony
ISLAMIC NEW YEAR MONDAY
*2 hours of self-study required for
DAY 7 • Legal Aid mechanisms available in Malaysia each Seminar.
WEDNESDAY • Legal Profession in Malaysia
DAY 8
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Malaysia
THURSDAY
All contents are subject to changes without prior notice.
PROGRAMME ITINERARY
Global Mobility Office
Performance Rating by
Block A, Level 2, Ministry of Higher Education Putra Brand Gold Awards Reader’s
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Awards
QS Stars Rated for Excellence & University Ranking by Region
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
No.1 Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-5629 5000
Website: www.taylors.edu.my
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