New Bar Course to replace CLP exam with emphasis on practical skills, says Kula
Malaysia is replacing its Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) exam with a new Bar Course (NBC) to improve practical legal training. The new system includes a conversion course for overseas graduates and a vocational certificate for all law graduates before pupillage.
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This reform aims to modernize legal education and ensure that new lawyers are better prepared for the practical demands of the profession.
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Bar Course (NBC) will be introduced to replace the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination under a new approach that places greater emphasis on practical training and professional skills, says M. Kulasegaran.
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