ULA3612 LEGAL ATTACHMENT FIRST BRIEFING THURSDAY; 5 SEPTEMBER :00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ACR 2011 Presented by: Coordinator for ULA3612 Faculty of Law

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU2 ULA3612 For student intake : 1.Beta June 2011 ONLY & those earlier intakes 2.Status: Core 3.Grading system: PASS or FAIL 4.Credit hour: 6 credit hours (MQA) 5.Duration: 12 weeks (Tri 3) – short trimester 6.Pre-requisite: min 75 credit hours

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU3 Briefing Outline Objectives Learning Outcome Programme Outcome Pre-requisite Legal Attachment Programme Placement & Location Schedule Grading - Assessment Scheme Deduction of Marks Leave of Absence Procedure Q & A Session

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU4 Objectives: To expose students to working environment To expose students to practical applications of law To reinforce legal theories that have been taught To promote better cooperation between university and potential employer To create job opportunities for students

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU 5 Learning outcome: On completion of the Legal Attachment, students must be able to: Apply the legal principles learned pedagogically in practical legal situations; Demonstrate an understanding of the application of laws in related practical areas; Develop the skills of legal problem solving; Build an understanding of and display professionalism and legal etiquettes.

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU6 Programme Outcome The expected programme outcomes are as follows: Acquire competency in legal knowledge and research skills. Demonstrate mooting, advocacy, dispute resolution and drafting skills; Uphold professional and ethical Values.

Programme Outcome Communicate effectively and work independently as well as in teams. Identify problems and suitable solutions within a legal framework Acquire managerial and entrepreneurial skills which would be of use in a legal environment. 5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU7

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU8 Pre-requisite A minimum of 75 credit hours from passed courses and credit transferred courses. Status of Under Probation in Tri 2, 2013/2014 (not allowed)

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU9 - Calculation of credit hours Courses of which credit hours can be counted: Pass with grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C; or Pass with PS Courses not taken but credit transfer granted Note: same course taken twice, shall only be counted as one time. Courses of which credit hours not to be counted: courses with grades: C- D+, D, F, U, W, I

10 SIMPLE VERSION OF CALCULATION Pass all Beta & Gamma law subjects (10 core subjects) – 52 CH Pass all 2 elective subjects (6 CH) Pass all University subjects (14 CH) Pass at least 1 subject in Yr3/Trim1

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU11 Legal Attachment Training Programme 12 week Commencing date: 24 February 2014 Once an offer is accepted: - Withdrawal is not allowed - Subject to the respective firm’s or establishment’s Rules and Regulations - FOL law students are MMU ambassadors in the legal profession

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU12 Placement & Location Duty on students to find a place legal firms registered under Malaysian Bar Council (www. malaysianbar.org.my) List of firms in FOL websites (to be uploaded) Courts, AG Chambers, police head office (IPK), legal aids centre/ bureau, CAP, JIM, CCM, etc. Not allowed: outside Malaysia close relative’s firm Placement in East Malaysian is only opened to Sabahans and Sarawakians respectively.

29 AUGUST 2012NAAW, FOL MMU13 TimeMatters Tri 1, 13/14 Wk 13 First Briefing (5 September 2013) Filling in the form ( vL0HCVdG81R18yOWZpbDAtVFBpVlVZMjVTMEE&usp=s haring ) before 16 Sept 2013https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkKa0h vL0HCVdG81R18yOWZpbDAtVFBpVlVZMjVTMEE&usp=s haring Tri 1, 13/14 Break Wk 2 Upload template: Covering letter, application form, CV, confirmation letter. Academic Transcript (printed online) Tri 2, 12/13 Wk 1-8Application stage Wk 8Reporting to coordinator - confirmation of placement Wk 10Finalisation of Placement Wk 12Second Briefing (date/time/venue to be confirmed) Upload template: Student Log Book, Final Report, etc. SCHEDULE

29 AUGUST 2012NAAW, FOL MMU14 Academic CalendarTraining Tri 2 Break Wk 1Wk 1 (beginning on 24/02/2014 ) Tri 2 Break Wk 2Wk 2 Tri 2 Break Wk 3Wk 3 Tri 3 Wk 1Wk 4 Tri 3 Wk 2Wk 5 Tri 3 Wk 3Wk 6 Tri 3 Wk 4Wk 7 Tri 3 Wk 5Wk 8 (visit by MMU supervisor) Tri 3 Wk 6Wk 9 (visit by MMU supervisor) Tri 3 Wk 7Wk 10 (visit by MMU supervisor) Tri 3 Exam Wk 1Wk 11 Tri 3 Break Wk 1 Tri 3 Break Wk 2 Tri /14 Wk 1 Wk 12 (Ending on 18/05/14) Submission of Final Report (24/5/2014) Seminar Presentation (2/6/ /6/2014) SCHEDULE

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU15 Assessment Scheme: Pass or Fail Components: Student Log Book *-10% Employer’s Evaluation*-40% Final Report ** -20% Seminar Presentation **-20% Compliance of Rules **-10% * evaluated by external supervisor **evaluated by MMU supervisor <50% FAIL; Re-take ULA3612 STUDENTS MUST PASS BOTH EVALUATION BY EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR & MMU SUPERVISOR

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU16 DEDUCTIONS OF MARKS 5 marks each to be deducted (including the following issues): when the student obtains more than one firm’s offer and fails to inform the firm whose offer he/she decides to reject; asking for a change of firm after the offer is confirmed; or not adhering to the planned schedule, for examples: …

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU17 Deduction of marks … Late/fail to apply for a placement Late/fail to confirm for a placement Late/fail to attend Second Briefing Late/fail in collecting “thank you” letter before commencement Late/fail in submitting Student Log Books/ Final Report Late/fail to attend seminar presentation Cyber-squatting (registration of courses) Absence from training without just cause

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU18 LEAVE OF ABSENCE If a student quits this course after its commencement, NOT ALLOWED to register for any course offered in Tri 3, 2013/2014; He/she has to apply for “Leave of Absence” for that trimester, subject to the Dean’s approval; Appeal will be looked into on a case by case basis

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU19 Letter of Indemnity A promise of payment in case of any damage/loss MMU DOES NOT issue Letter of Indemnity to any firm DO NOT accept any offer for a trainee post that requires a letter of indemnity from MMU You shall ensure that you are insured throughout the training

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU20 Procedure Get ready with your CV, and all relevant certificates, transcript during trimester break Refer to the Instructions Guide for Application (& templates) which will be uploaded in the FOL website during Tri 1 trimester break: [icon Downloads] Application to AGC, courts, government agencies shall be done through the Faculty, thus you do not need to make enquiry from those establishments. One briefing will be given for these applicants.

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU21 What you need to do now … Check your: Accumulated Credit hours, Total hours for Credit Transfer, Credits hours taken in this trimester Credit hours to be taken in Tri 2, 2013/2014

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU22 Fill in the information required from the Google document ( ?key=0AkKa0hvL0HCVdG81R18yOWZpbD AtVFBpVlVZMjVTMEE&usp=sharing ) latest by 16 September 2013: State your name, Stud ID and contact number in your 1.Student ID 2.Student Name 3.Contact: / telephone 4.Placement: (a)Legal Firm (State) (b)Court / AGC (State) (c)Other (please indicate the State)

5 SEPTEMBER 2013 NAAW, FOL MMU23 Q & A Session For further information, kindly contact: Mr. Nor Akhmal Abd Wahab Coordinator Legal Attachment programme Faculty of Law