Please be informed that the Annual Subscription to the Johore Bar for the year 2026 has been fixed at RM160-00 by the Annual General Meeting held on 26th February 2026. The deadline for payment of the Subscription is 30th June 2026. We request members to make their payment before the said date to avoid any
The Johore Bar Professional Development & Education Sub Committee, Corporate & Conveyancing Sub Committee and Legal Aid Sub Committee are jointly organising a two-day Conference on Enhancing Legal Practice. The primary objective of the Conference is to equip legal practitioners with up-to date knowledge, practical skills, and insights into the evolving landscape of legal practice. The details of the Conference are as follows: Date Saturday, 10th October 2026 &
The legal professions is a prime target for cybercriminals with law firms keeping all forms of sensitive client data, high value information, and details of financial transactions. With that in mind, the Johore Bar in collaboration with KASPERSKY is presenting this session which is aimed at Partners, Lawyers, IT & Admin staff and Compliance Officers.
Circular No. 62/2026: Cybersecurity Awareness Programme (3 Sept 2026) Read More »
Reference to Johore Bar Circular No. 54/2026 dated 04th August 2026. We invite your esteemed firm/organization to invest in legal excellence by sponsoring our Conference. This event offers an exceptional platform to elevate your brand profile, network with key legal stakeholders, and demonstrate your commitment to legal and corporate responsibility. Sponsorship Benefits and Opportunities: We
The Professional Development & Education Sub Committee refers to the Bar Council Circular No. 246/2026 regarding the DCR clinic will be held in Johor. The particulars of the event are as follows: Date 22nd August 2026 (Saturday) Time 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium Johore Bar Building No. 5
Dear Members and Pupils, The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is committed to delivering professional development programs that offer genuine value, address critical legal developments, and respect the value of your billable hours. Let’s be direct: if you find yourself reading our CPD event circulars and thinking, “Not this topic again,” we want to know.
Kindly be informed that an online forum in respect of court matters will be held on Friday, 31st July 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The forum is intended to get members’ feedback on issues that they may face in Court and to provide suggestions for improvements. The issues and suggestions will be brought to the Court’s
Circular No. 47/2026: Forum on Court Matters Read More »
Dear Members, The Johore Bar is pleased to invite members to volunteer as Mentors for the Johore Bar Legal Mentorship Programme, commencing on 7 August 2026.The programme aims to provide guidance, support and practical insights to junior practitioners while fostering collegiality, professional development and the sharing of knowledge within the Johore Bar. The mentorship programme
Circular No. 45/2026: Call For Mentors – Johore Bar Legal Mentorship Programme Read More »
The Malaysian Bar’s International Malaysia Law Conference 2023 (“IMLC”) will take place between 27th – 30th October 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (‘MITEC’) in Kuala Lumpur. The theme of the Conference is “Maintaining Core Principles in a Time of Change”. Further information on the Conference programme maybe seen at Circular No.
Dear Members, The Johore Bar Committee (“JBC”) wishes to inform members that it is fully aware of the ongoing air conditioning breakdown affecting the Johor Bahru Lower Court Building. The JBC appreciates the inconvenience and discomfort this situation has caused to members, litigants, and all court users. Members are assured that the Judiciary is fully
Circular No. 41/2026: Air Conditioning Breakdown at the Johor Bahru Lower Court Building Read More »