Johore Bar Committee

Young Lawyers & Pupils

Circular No. 43/2021: e-Moot Competition 2021

We are pleased to inform that Selangor Bar together with Lincoln Inn’s Alumni Association of Malaysia (LIAAM) have extended an invitation to members of the other State Bars to participate in the e-Moot Competition 2021 on Bail & Mitigation which will be held as follows:- Date : 31st July 2021 & 1st August 2021 (Saturday

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Circular No. 86/20: Social Distancing…Mental Isolation? The Effects of MCO on Mental Health (21 Jan 2021)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Building, House, Library & Members’ Welfare Sub Committees are jointly organising a webinar entitled “Social Distancing…Mental Isolation? – The effects of MCO on Mental Health”. With the “new normal” and the additional stress faced by Lawyers due to the pandemic, we hope that the

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Circular No. 77/20: Survey – Minimum Starting Salary For Newly-Qualified Legal Assistants

Pursuant to the Bar Council Circular No. 004/2020 dated 7th January 2020, an online survey titled “National Survey on Minimum Salary of Young Lawyers” (“the National Survey”) was conducted by the Bar Council National Young Lawyers and Pupils Committee (“NYLPC”). The National Survey was conducted to gain an insight into the nationwide perspective towards the

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Circular No. 71/20: Dealing with Workplace Harassment in Law Firms (27 Nov 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a webinar entitled “Dealing with Workplace Harassment in Law Firms”. Pursuant to the successful launch of Johore Bar’s Sexual Harassment Awareness Campaign on 19th November 2020, we now present our 2nd event of the Campaign. This

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Circular No. 56/20: Online Defamation (22 Oct 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a seminar entitled “Online Defamation”. Most people now use Whatsapp or Facebook as their primary means of communication. This substantial increase of online communication has also led to more defamation suits being filed based on statements

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Circular No. 49/20: Basics of Medical Negligence (25 Sept 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a seminar entitled “Basics of Medical Negligence”. This webinar is designed specifically for young legal practitioners who are interested in medical negligence and will be divided into four sections. In the first section, we will discuss

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Circular No. 42/20: Basics Of Defamation (13 Aug 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees are jointly organising a seminar entitled “Basics of Defamation”. In this day and age of instantaneous and public communication, defamation suits are becoming more prevalent as a means to protect one’s reputation. Join us for this webinar to learn

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Circular No. 39/20: Setting Up Your Own Practice – Are You Ready? (25 July 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a seminar entitled “Setting Up Your Own Practice – Are you Ready?” This course aims to provide participants with an overview of the different practical considerations that have to be undertaken by a lawyer before they

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Circular No. 75/19: The Basics of Effective Cross Examination – A Practical Approach (17 Jan 2020)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a seminar entitled “The Basics of Effective Cross Examination – A Practical Approach. Cross-examination is an essential tool for litigators to get their case across to the Court. It is not just about asking questions but

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Circular No. 67/19: Civil Proceedings: Written Submissions, Research Methodology, Appeals, Costs & Client Management (15 Nov 2019)

Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees are jointly organising the abovementioned seminar. This course aims to provide participants with an overview of the work that has to be undertaken by a Counsel, after the conclusion of a trial. This includes how to conduct research effectively

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