Johore Bar Committee

Professional Development & Education (PD&E)

Circular No. 79/2026: Defending Drug Possession Charges (20 Nov 2026)

The Johore Bar North Johor Sub Committee is organising a Seminar on “Defending Drug Possession Charges” in Muar, the particulars are as follows: Date 20th November 2026 (Friday) Time 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue RM Hotel, 24 Jalan Bentayan, 84000 Muar, Johor Fee RM60-00 Per Member/Pupil CPD points T3/20112026/JHB/JHB261341/2.5 (2.5 points) About the Speaker

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Circular No. 77/2026: Corporate M&A in Practice: From Letter of Intent to Closing and Beyond (13 Nov 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Seminar entitled “Corporate M&A in Practice: From Letter of Intent to Closing and Beyond.” This seminar aims to provide a practical walkthrough of the lifecycle of a share acquisition, from the initial letter of intent through to completion and post-completion. The session will cover key aspects

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Circular No. 63/2026: Invitation for Sponsorship – Johore Bar Law Conference 2026 Entitled ‘Enhancing Legal Practice’

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

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Circular No. 48/2026: Feedback Forms: Call for Member Input for Upcoming CPD Seminar and Webinar Topics

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.

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Circular No. 46/2026: Townhall Session on Small Firms Practice (29 July 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Townhall Session on Small Firms Practice. A ‘small firm’ is generally defined as a law firm comprising not more than five lawyers. Small firms make up about 80% of the firms at the Malaysian Bar. This session aims to provide an interactive space for members especially

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Circular No. 32/2026: Professional Standards Course | Ethics Lecture Programme (15 – 16 July 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organizing the above course which is COMPULSORY for all pupils. Pupils will need to pass a written test evaluation at the end of the Professional Standards Course. In conjunction with the course, the Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee together with the Young Lawyers And Pupils Sub-Committee is organizing

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Circular No. 13/2026: Johore Bar Law Lounge | Sharing Session (30 Apr 2026)

Dear Members of the Bar and Pupils, The Johore Bar Young Lawyers & Pupils and Outreach, Charity & Women Empowerment Sub Committees are proud to present an upcoming sharing session designed to sharpen your courtroom advocacy. Join us for a practical and engaging sharing session where we explore the essentials of Examination-in-Chief and the strategic

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Circular No. 8/2026: AMLA Roadmap 2026: Understanding the AML/CFT Framework and Learning to Automate Compliance for Legal Firms (16 Apr 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Seminar entitled “Understanding the AML/CFT Framework and Learning to Automate Compliance for Legal Firms”. In the final quarter of 2025, Malaysia received a “Regular Follow-Up” status from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation, marking a significant achievement; yet an “Effectiveness Gap” persists in DNFBP

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Circular No. 75/2025: Use of Generative AI For Lawyers (9 Feb 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a webinar entitled the “Use of Generative AI for lawyers.” This session explores the practical use of Generative AI (GenAI) in legal practice, focusing on how lawyers can leverage GenAI for research, drafting, review, and analysis while maintaining professional judgment and ethical responsibility. Drawing from real litigation

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