Full time, part-time and correspondence courses are readily available throughout Malaysia. In addition, short seminars and workshops are also conducted by visiting University of London lecturers from time to time. These sessions complement the tutorials offered by private colleges. Students could save a considerable sum of money by pursuing a law degree locally through the University of London without leaving the country. Another route available to students is the twinning programs available at selected private colleges in Malaysia.
Students do part of the law course locally and transfer to a foreign university for the final part.
There are a large number of universities, polytechnics and colleges offering degrees in law in the United Kingdom. As the Malaysian legal system is founded on English Law it is imperative that students seek only institutions that confer a qualifying English law degree. In addition, all Malaysians, whether foreign or locally qualified, are required to work a 9 months' pupilage in the chambers of a Malaysian barrister of at least 7 years standing, before they can practice on their own right in Malaysia. Lawyers have a choice of working in the government and private sectors, commerce and industry. Lawyers in private practice i.e. self employed, can earn a lucrative income but must compete with other lawyers for the availability of work.