TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

VIRTUAL SUMMERPROGRAMME ONMALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM2 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 excellentservices 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 PROGRAMMEON MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

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-REQUISITECompletion of either Year 1 or Year 2 of LLB studies.

Duration:

2 WeeksApplication Deadline:31 May 2021

Minimum Participants: 10 students for the programme to commence

Programme Fees: USD 200

How to Apply:Online Application via www.taylors.edu.my/applysp

Enquiries:Global Mobility Office - global.mobility@taylors.edu.my

LIFE CHANGING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES IN A CULTURAL HOTSPOT

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.

Taylor’s University Summer Programme is offered at the equivalent of 1.5 ECTS. Students who have successfully completed the Programme will beissued 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.

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.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAMME ITINERARY

WEEK 1

DAY 1MONDAY

DAY 2TUESDAY

DAY 3WEDNESDAY

DAY 4THURSDAY

• Welcome Reception• Workshop on Malaysian Culture and Customs

• Legal History• The Federal Constitution• Separation of Powers – Constitutional Monarchy,

Executive, Legislature, Judiciary

• Hierarchy of the Malaysian Courts• Appointment of Judges• Independence of the Judiciary

• Composition of both Houses• Powers

PROGRAMME ITINERARY

DAY 5FRIDAY

PROGRAMME ITINERARY

WEEK 2

DAY 6MONDAY

TUESDAYPUBLIC HOLIDAY IN MALAYSIA

ISLAMIC NEW YEAR

DAY 7WEDNESDAY

• Legal Aid mechanisms available in Malaysia• Legal Profession in Malaysia

DAY 8THURSDAY

• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Malaysia

PROGRAMME ITINERARY

DAY 9FRIDAY

• Rights of Indigenous People in Malaysia• Open Discussion & Recap of Seminars

• The Constitutional Powers of the AG• The Role and Organization of the AG’s Chambers• Case Study

DAY 10MONDAY

• Presentation by students in group• Closing Ceremony

PROGRAMME ITINERARY

All contents are subject to changes without prior notice.

• The Application of Islamic Law• Powers and Jurisdiction of the Syariah Courts• Conflicts between Civil and Syariah Law in Malaysia

and recent cases.

Global Mobility OfficeBlock A, Level 2,Taylor’s University Lakeside CampusNo.1 Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.Tel: +603-5629 5000Website: www.taylors.edu.my

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*2 hours of self-study required foreach Seminar.