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POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2016/2017
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CONTENT PAGE
VISION AND MISSION OF THE FACULTY OF LAW 2
HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF LAW 2
ORGANISATIONAL CHART 3
FACULTY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 5
ACADEMIC STAFF 6
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2016/2017 SESSION 15
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED
(A) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) 16
(B) MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) 19
(C) MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MCJ) 46
LAW LIBRARY 61
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VISION OF THE FACULTY OF LAW To be an internationally renowned law school in research, publication and teaching.
MISSION OF THE FACULTY OF LAW To advanced legal knowledge, learning and skills through quality research, education and training for
the profession, nation and humanity.
HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF LAW The faculty of law , University of Malaya provides a liberal education in law based on a comprehensive approach to law as an academic discipine. The faculty also equips students with practical professional
skills and professional ethics including a critical study of laws to satisfy the needs of organisations, social changes and justice.
Since its inception in 1972, the Faculty offers its Bachelor of Laws programme at the undergraduate level
(LLB). The LLB programme represents a combination of the academic and professional discipine which entitiles the holder of the degree to be admitted as an advocance and solicitor of the High Court at hte
end of his 9-month pupillage internship.
The Faculty of Law also offers the Master of Laws Programme (LLM) consisting of the Master of Laws by Coursework and Dissertation. In addition, the Faculty also offers the Masters in Criminal Justice (MCJ)
Programme and the Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) Programme. The Univeristy is also empowered to confer the Doctor of Laws (LLD).
In 1972, th Faculty began with an intake of only 50 students. Since 1978, the intake was increased and
has steadily been maintained at an annual figure of about 100 students.
The first batch of law students graduated in 1976. Since then, the graduates of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, comprise illustrious alumni who are currently in the Judicial and Legal Services
sector, the Governmnet, in Parliament and in the legal and corporate sectors. A number of alumni opted to ramin with the Faculty. These are those who had gone on to do their postgraduate degrees, joined the
Faculty as academic staff.
The Faculty’s staff strength is about 40. Although the m,ajority of them are Malaysian citizens, from time to time the Faculty receives visiting academics from other common law countries such as India, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The visiting Faculty members deliver lectures and seminars to students, particularly at the postgraduate level. External examiners appointed by the faculty are drawn
from illustrious members of academia from Australia, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries and from the Judicial Service of Malaysia and they ensure that the academic standards of its
programmes are maintained.
The Faculty also conducts the Bachelor of Jurisprudence (External) programme, a programme set up to unable working adults to acquire a law degree. The programme is entirely done by private study while the Faculty handles the registration of students and the examination matters. Degrees are awarded by the University of Malaya at an annual convocations. To assist in the preparation for the course and the examinations, the Faculty conducts introductory and rivision courses for the students conducted by the
External arm of the Faculty under the Legal Ecudation Extension Programme (LEEP).
Under the LEEP, the Faculty continues to provide legal education to those who have graduated and practice, or in other legal careers. LEEP was initiated by the Faculty of Law in 1993 to provide a series
of short courses on specific areas of law. The rationale for the initiation of the programme was based on the premise that the role of the Law Faculty should be extended to frontiers beyond merely serving the needs of matriculated students. Due to the dynamic character of law, and the developmental milestones that are fast impacting the law, there is a need to continually keep abreasestof the developments, not just in the academic realm but also to disseminate the developments to the practice world. LEEP courses are tus designed to meet the needs of both legal professionals who wish to keep abreast of the recent
developments, as well as other interested individuals and corporations. The course coordinators are sourced from a pool of academicians, legal practitioners, judiciary and other legal professional
consultant.
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FACULTY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Dean : Associate Professor Dr. Johan Shamsuddin
Sabaruddin
Deputy Dean : Associate Professor Norbani Mohamed Nazeri (Higher Degree)
Deputy Dean : Dr. Nadhratul Wardah Salman (Undergraduate)
Deputy Dean : Dr. Abdul Samad Abdul Ghani
(Research)
Senior Asisstant Registrar : Nurulhana Shamsuddin Assistant Registrar : Siti Wirni Mohamed
Administrative Officer : Nur Hidayah Nasaruddin
Project Officer : Norfazliana Diana Hussain
Aisyah Mohd Soberi
Assistant Engineer : Roshafizan Yusof Ahmad Fazreen Abd Rashid
Assistant Admnistative Officer : Nur Ain Abd Hamid
Office Secretary : Siti Fareha Mohammad Ramli Maizatul Akmar Mohd Amin
Murshida Syaril
Administrative Assistants : Aida Rasid (Clerical / Operations) Maznah Md Yunus Nor Kesumawati Muslin
Nadia Mohamed Ismail Raja Maizanariah Raja Azmi
Nur Atikah Sulaiman
Operation’s Assistants : Ahmadi Mohd Ramli Jamilah Rahim
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ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors: 1. ABU BAKAR MUNIR
DPA (UiTM), LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Warwick) Teaching and Research Interests Air and Space Law Information and Communication Technology Law Law of Evidence Law of Associations Nanotechnology Law and Policy
2. CHOONG YEOW CHOY LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Harvard), PhD (Melbourne) Teaching and Research Interests Civil Procedure Company Law Partnership Law International Commercial Arbitration
3. TIE FATT HEE BA(Hons)(Mal), Diploma in Education (Mal), M.Ed (Mal), LLB (Hons)(London), CLP, LLM (Mal), SJD (Bond, Australia) Teaching and Research Interests
Law and Economics Company Law
Education Law
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Associate Professors:
1. AZMI SHAROM LLB (Hons) (Sheffield), LLM (Nottingham), PhD (SOAS, London)
Teaching and Research Interests Civil Liberties Conflict of Laws Environmental Law
2. JAL ZABDI MOHD YUSOFF DPA (UiTM), LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interests Law of Evidence Criminal Law Child Law
3. JOHAN SHAMSUDDIN SABARUDDIN LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (UCL) (London), PhD (SOAS, London) Teaching and Research Interests Malaysian Constitutional Law Law and Society Legal Education Terrorism and the Law
4. DATIN MARY GEORGE BSc (Kerala), LLB (Bangalore), LLM (London), PhD (Sydney) Teaching and Research Interests Public International Law Air and Space Law Law of the Sea Equity and Trust
5. MD KHALIL RUSLAN Bachelor of Syariah (Mal), MCL (IIUM), PhD (Edinburgh) Teaching and Research Interests Islamic Criminal Law Islamic Law of Evidence Muamalat
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6. NORBANI MOHAMED NAZERI
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (LSE,London) Teaching and Research Interests Law of Evidence Criminal Law Juvenile Justice and Welfare Community Legal Education
7. RAMY BULAN LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Bristol), PhD (ANU) Advocate & Solicitor (Sabah & Sarawak) Teaching and Research Interests Equity and Trust Malaysian Legal System Minorities and Indigenous Peoples Restitution Succession
8. SITI ZAHARAH JAMALUDDIN LLB (Hons), LLM (Mal), PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interests Criminal Law Family Law Industrial Relations Law Labour Law
9. TAY PEK SAN BSc, LLB (Sydney), LLM (Mal), PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interests Intellectual Property Law of Contract Law of Trade Mark
Research Fellow :
1. DATIN GRACE MANORANJITHAM SINGH-XAVIER LLB (Hons) (London), LLM (Mal), LLM (Bond), CLP Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (London) FCI Arb, MCI Arb Teaching and Research Interests Construction Law Land Law Law of Arbitration Alternative Dispute Resolution (Negotiation & Mediation) Regulation of Public Procurement Law Governing Housing Developers Land Acquisition
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Senior Lecturers:
1. ABD MUHSIN AHMAD Bachelor of Syariah (Mal), MCL (IIUM)
Teaching and Research Interests Islamic Family Law Islamic Criminal Law Islamic Law
2. ABDUL SAMAD ABDUL GHANI LLB (Hons) (Liverpool), LLM (Wales), PhD (Leeds) Teaching and Research Interests Law of Tort Administration of Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Privacy and Data Protection Jurisprudence
3. AHMAD SAUFI ABDUL RAHMAN
LLB (Hons), LLM (Mal) Teaching and Research Interests Commercial Transactions Law of Associations
4. AINEE ADAM LLB (UIA), LLM (Monash), PhD (Monash)
Teaching and Research Interests Intellectual Property Land Law Attachment Law Law and Society
5. CHINYERE MARY ROSE EZEOKE LLB (Hons) (Uniben, Nigeria), LLM (Nottingham), PhD (Buckingham)
Teaching and Research Interests Shipping Law Marine Insurance Law International Trade Finance Research Methodology
6. DIAN DIANA ABDUL HAMED SHAH LLB (Hons)(Warwick) LLM (Duke) SJD (Duke)
Teaching and Research Interests Comparative Constitutional Law International Human Rights
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7. FARAH NINI DUSUKI LLB (Hons), MCL (IIUM), PhD (Cardiff) Teaching and Research Interests Administration of Criminal Justice Child Law Law of Contract Legal Method
Legal Education 8. IZURA MASDINA MOHAMED ZAKRI
LLB (Hons) (MMU), LLM (Nottingham) PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interests International Law Law of Contract Information, Communication & Technology Law
9. KALAVATHY MARUTHAVANAR LLB (Hons), LLM (Mal), PhD (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interests Law of Associations Banking and Negotiable Instruments
10. MOGANA SUNTHARI SUBRAMANIAM
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Mal), Japanese Language Studies (Osaka), Master of International Public Policy (Osaka), PhD (Osaka) Teaching and Research Interests Family Law Child Law Law of Torts Jurisprudence Governing Law Constitutional Law Japanese Civil Law International Instruments & Dealings Private International Law Law & Public Policy
11. MOHAMMAD ERSHADUL KARIM
LLB (Hons)(London), LLM (Dhaka), PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interest Nanotechnology Law & Policies Information & Communication Technology Law Human Right Law Law & Science Tort Public International Law Comparative law & Legal System
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12. MOHAMMAD FIRDAUS ABDUL AZIZ BSc (Hons) (Mal), MA (Sheffield), D.Phil (Oxon)
Teaching and research Interests Regulation Law and Ethics of Stemcell Research Biodiversity Law
Biosafety Law 13. NADHRATUL WARDAH HJ SALMAN
LLB (Hons) (UIAM), LLM (UM), M.Res (Leeds), PhD (Manchester),
Teaching and Research Interest Sports Law & Policy Constitutional Law Law of Torts
14. NURHALIDA MOHAMED KHALIL LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (London) Teaching and Research Interests International Humanitarian Rights and Humanitarian Law Constitutional Law
15. NURJAANAH ABDULLAH @ CHEW LI HUA
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Mal), PhD (Manchester)
Teaching and Research Interests Administration Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Insurance Law Public Health Law Remedies Ethics
16. PARDIS MOSLEMZADEH TEHRANI
LLB (Ferdowsi Uni. Of Mashhad), LLM (Islamic Azad Uni), PhD (UKM) Teaching and Research Interest Cyber Law Intelectual Property Law Information Technology Law Law & Society International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
17. Sarah Tan Yen Ling
LLB (Hons)(Lond), LLM (Auckland), CLP, PhD (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interest International Law Environmental Law Jurisprudence
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18. SAROJA DHANAPAL Cert. In Education (MPSK), BA (Hons) (Mal), LLB (Hons) (London), MA (Mal), TESL (UPM), LLM (Mal), PhD (Mal) Teaching and Research Interest International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law Research Methodology Criminal Law Tort English
19. Saw Tiong Guan
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Mal), PhD ( Melbourne) Teaching and Research Interests Administrative Law Constitutional Law Law of Torts Media Law
20. Sharon Kaur Gurmukh Singh
LLB (Hons) (Cardiff), MA (Medical Law & Ethics) (Kings), PhD (UCL)
Teaching and Research Interests Medical Law Medical Ethics Constitutional Law Jurisprudence
21. SHERIN KUNHIBAVA LLB (Hons) (London), CLP, LLM (Mal), PhD (Monash) Teaching and Research Interests Islamic Banking & Finance Law Commercial Law Islamic Derivatives Islamic Capital Market
22. SUJATA BALAN
LLB (Hons) (London), LLM (Mal), CLP, PhD (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interests Professional Practice Company Law Civil Procedure
23. ZALINA ABDUL HALIM
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Melbourne), PhD (Manshester)
Teaching and Research Interests Legal Methods Media Law Land Law Law and Society Research Methodology Legal Education
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24. ZULAZHAR TAHIR LLB (Hons), LLM (Mal), PhD (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interests Criminal Procedure Criminal Law Malaysian Legal System
25. USHARANI BALASINGAM
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Mal), PhD (Unisel)
Teaching and Research Interests Law and Society
Legal Education Law of Association Equity and Trust
Consultant :
1. MAGESAN R. AYAVOO LLB (Hons) (London), LLM (East London), CLP Teaching and Research Interests Criminal Procedure Professional Practice
Lecturers: 1. FAIZAH NAZRI ABD RAHMAN LLB (Hons) (SHU), LLM (Soton)
Teaching and Research Interest Maritime Law Law of Torts Company Law
2. SIK CHENG PENG
LLB (Hons) (Mal), LLM (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interests Copyright Law Contract Law Land Law Intellectual Property Law Information & Communications Technology Law
3. SRIDEVI THAMBAPILLAY
LLB (Hons), LLM (Mal)
Teaching and Research Interests Administrative Law Banking and Negotiable Instruments Family Law
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Visiting Lecturer: 1. STEWART MANLEY
Bachelor of Arts (Bowdoin) ,Master of Arts (Columbia), Doctor of Jurisprudence (Arizona),
Teaching and Research Interest Moot
Equity & Trust
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* National Day (31 August 2016) Eid Adha (12 September 2016) Malaysia Day (16 September 2016) Awal Muharam (02 October 2016) Deepavali (30 October 2016) Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) (12 December 2016) Christmas (25 December 2016) Happy New Year (1 January 2017) Chinese New Year (28 & 29 January 2017) Federal Territory Day (01 February 2017) Thaipusam (10 February 2017) Labour Day (1 May 2017) Wesak Day(10 May 2017) Nuzul Al-Qu’ran (12 June 2017) Eid Mubarrak (26 & 27 June 2017)
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POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED The Faculty offers three (3) postgraduate degree programmes: 1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2. Master of Laws (LLM) 3. Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) A. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
Applicants for the PhD programme at the Unversity of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements: a. A Master’s degree by way of research; or b. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA of not less than 3.7; or c. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and an undergraduate
degree with CGPA not less than 3.0; or d. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and an undergaduate
degree with CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 and one of the following criteria : i) Relevant work experience; ii) Publication in the relevant field; iii) Applicant is a scholarship holder; iv) Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate
e. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of not less than a 3.7 may be admitted to the
PHD Programme. These candidates are required to defend their candidature in a research progress seminar to be held on a date two(2) semesters from the initial registration date; failing which the candidature may be converted to the relevant Master’s degree.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON- MALAYSIANS A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen and who possesses a degree or degrees from a university or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is not English language for that degree or degreed as the case may be and who wishes to write his/her thesis in English must have obtained a score of 550 for TOFEL or band 6.00 for IELTS (Academic). ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MALAYSIANS FOR CONFERMENT OF DEGREE A PhD candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen who is writing a thesis in a language other than the English language shall be required to:
i. Obtain a score of 500 for TOEFL ; or ii. Obtain a band 5.00 for IELTS; or iii. Pass in a course in the English language as may be determined by the Senate; before he is
conferred his Degree. BAHASA MALAYSIA REQUIREMENT 1. A PHD candidate who is a Malaysian citizen shall be required to possess at least a pass in Bahasa
Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia of a Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the Degree.
2. A candidate who is a non-malaysian citizen shall be required to attend at a satisfactory level and
pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree
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unless he possesses at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or a Bahasa Malaysia course recognised by the University.
3. Notwithstanding the above stated, the Bahasa Malaysia requirement may be waived for a
candidate who has attended a course of study conducted in the national language at a local institution of higher Education.
RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT PhD candidates are subject to a 12 month residential requirement. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The PhD programme is a full research programme leading to the submission of a thesis based on an individually supervised research. All research proposals must be approved and research be supervised by the Faculty. PhD candidates are required to :
a) Carry out independent seseach involving a comprehensive study of a scope and size that can normally be completed between 4 to 12 semesters of full time study, and
b) Make a subtantial contribution to learning by, including but not limited to, uncovering new knowledge, concieving new ideas, reinterpreting established theories and approaches;
c) Demonstrate an ability to relate the research done to the broader legal framework at a standard that is internationally recognized.
At the end of the candidature, a candidate is required to produce a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words on the subject of his/her research. The examiners must be satisfied that the thesis is a connected piece of writing that containd original work and critical interpretations worthy of publication and is of sufficient standard and merit to qualify for PhD. PERIOD OF STUDY The minimum period is four (4) semesters and the maximum period is twelve (12) semesters. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE All PhD candidates are required to register and pass a Research Methodology course.
Course Code Course Title Credit
LXHA 7100 Research Methodology 3
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FACULTY SEMINARS All PhD candidates are required to deliver three (3) seminars. The First Seminar, which is a research proposal seminar, is to be delivered within the first two semesters. Candidates are required to submit a research proposal of 3,000 to 5,000 words on the following :
1. Introduction and scope of the research 2. Objective of the research 3. Conceptual framework or methodology 4. Significance and relevance of the research 5. Time line for the research , including a proposed date of submission 6. Brief bibliography
The Second Seminar which is to be held in the fifth semester, is a candidature defence seminar which requires a candidate to deliver a research progress report of about 10,000 words on the following :
1. Predice researc question or objective; 2. Complete literature review 3. Complete research methodology 4. Research outcomes or finding to date 5. Complete bibliography 6. Research plan leading to completion of the thesis on the appointed date; and 7. Publiacations or conference papers to date (if any)
The Third seminar,which is to be delivered prior to submission of the thesis, requires the candidate to submit a summary of the thesis of 3,000 to 5,000 words, and an abstract of 500 words. Summary of the thesis shall contain an overview of the thesis, purpose and scope, significant research findings, and contents of chapters. PUBLICATION PhD candidates starting on 2012/2013 academic session and onwards are required to show proof of acceptance at least one (1) paper is ISI (WoS) – Ranked Full Length Journal Paper or at least two (2) papers in the journal category A or B that is recognized by the CoR for publication before the committee of Examiners’ meeting and viva-voce. COURSE FEES Estimated course fees for six (6) semesters are RM14,208.00 (Malaysian)/RM 28,430.00 (Non-Malaysia) ** Fees are subject to change by the Management of the University of Malaya RULES & REGULATIONS ON PhD DEGREE Candidates are strongly advised to read and be aware of the sets of Rules and Regulations governing the PhD programme offered and conducted by the University of Malaya :- i. The University of Malaya (Degree of Doctor of Philosophy) Rules 2007 ii. The University of Malaya (Degree of Doctor of Philosophy) Regulations 2007
The Rules and Regulations govern various aspects of the PhD’s programmes, including those relating to requirements for admission, registration, payment, programme structure, supervision, thesis, examinations, graduation and rights of appeal of students. Students may acess the Rules and Regulations through the University of Malaya Institute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS) RULES 1999 Candidates are strongly advised to read and be aware of the Rules relating to conduct of students during the course of study which may subject the students to disciplinary actions by the University. These include plagiarism and improper examination conducts. Students may access the University of Malaya (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999 Rules through the University of Malaya Insitute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my B. MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) The Faculty offers two LLm Programmes : a. Research b. Coursework
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The LLM Programme aims to produce graduates who:
i. Possess in depth knowledge in various fields of the law ii. Aare capable of undertaking research in various fields of the law iii. Possess expertise in specific fields of the law iv. Appreciate ethical principles and values in various fields of law and are aware of their
social responsibility. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES At the end of the programme students will be able to :
PO1 Demonstrate command of knowledge on various aspects of the law
PO2 Apply legal knowledge in order to conduct research in various fields of law and perform the functions of legal implementation at a higher level
PO3 Conduct research into law and policy and contribute new ideas for the benefit of society and the legal profession
PO4 Write quality research papers and/or dissertation in line with academic ethics and standards and the ethics of the legal profession
PO5 Lead and work as a team in the effective dissemination of legal knowledge, whether oral or in writing
PO6 Analyze, critique and suggest solutions to legal issues
PO7 Identify, extract and manage information from various sources effectively and continuously to trace developments in the laws.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENT Applicants for the LLM programmes at the University of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements: a. A Bachelor of Laws with honours degree with CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent; or
b. A Bachelor of Laws with honours degree with cgpa from 2.70 to 2.99 or itsequiavlent and one (1) of
the following criteria:
1) Relevant wor experience 2) Publication in the relevant field 3) Applicant is a scholarship holder 4) Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate; or
c. A Bachelor of Laws with honorus degree with cgpa from 2.5o to 2.69 and two (2) of the following
criteria:
1) Relevant work experience 2) Publication in the elevant field 3) Applicant is a scholarship holder 4) Applicant is a Uiniversityof Malay graduate
(Applicants with a Bachelor of Laws degree with CGPA below 2.50 will not be considered for admission) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MALAYSIANS A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen and who possesses a degree or degrees from a University or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is not the English language for that degree or degrees as the case may be and who wish to be admitted to the LLM Programme by Research and to write his dissertation in English must have obtained a score of 550 for TOEFL or band 6.00 for IELTS (Academic). ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREEMNT FOR NON-MALAYSIANS FOR CONFERMENT OF DEGREE A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen who is following the LLM Programme by Research and is writting a dissertation in a language other than the English language shall be required to : 1. Obtain a score of 500 for TOEFL ; or 2. Obtain a band 5.00 for IELTS; or 3. Pass in a course in the English language as may be determined by the senate; before he is conferred
his Degree. BAHASA MALAYSIA REQUIREMENT 1. A candidate who is a Malaysian citizen shall be required to possess at least a pass in Bahasa
Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or a Level III in the Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the Degree.
2. A candidate who is non-Malaysian citizen shall be required to attend at a satisfactory level a course
in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree unless he possesses at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or a Bahasa Malaysia course recognised by the University.
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3. Not with standing the above stated, the Bahasa Malaysia requirement may be waived for a candidate who has attended a course of study conducted in the national language at a local institution of higher Education.
RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT Master degree’s candidates by research are subject to a 12-month residential requirement. PERIOD OF STUDY 1. Programme by Coursework – the minimum period is two (2) normal semesters and the maximum
period is eight (8) normal semesters.
2. Programme by Research – the minimum period is two (2) normal semesters and the maximum period is eight (8) normal semesters.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
1. The Master of Laws Degree Programme by Coursework The Master of Laws Degree Programme by Coursework totals forty-four (44) credits. All candidates registered on this programme are required to reqister for a Research Methodology course with four (4) cedits In addition to the above, candidates shall register for : a. Six (6) elective course from one cluster of specialisation with four (4) credits for each course AND
four (4) elective courses from any clusters with four (4) credits each course; or
b. Four (4) elective courses from one cluster of specialisation with four (4) credits for each courses AND three (3) electives courses from any clusters with four (4) credits for each AND one (1) research project with 12 credits (the research project must be in an area related to the specialised cluster chosen by the candidate, and with length not exceeding 30,000 words; or
c. Ten (10 elective courses from any clusters with four (4) credits for each course. Courses offered in each session are as approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty and are made known to the candidates at the beginning of every session. The current list of courses approved by the Senate for the Master of Laws programme is shown in the List of LLM courses Approved by the University Senate below. The offer of courses in a semester is subject to the availability of lectures for the semester concerned. Students will be given the list of course offered at the beginning of a session.
2. The Master of Laws Degree Programme by Research
After admission, a candidate on this programme shall pursue a programme of advanced research and study leading to a dissertation which shall be a record of original work or an ordered and critical exposotion of existing data on a topic approved by the Faculty. The dissertation for this programme shall not exceed 60,000 words. All candidates on this programme must register for a Research Methodology course with four (4) credits, and Research.
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FACULTY SEMINARS Candidates registered on LLM programme by Research are required to give Faculty seminars. Candidates of the LLM Programme by Research are required to deliver two (2) seminars.
The First Seminar, which ais a research proposal seminar, is to be delivered within the first two (2) semesters. The candidates are required to submit a research proposal of 3,000 to 5,000 words on the following :
1. Introduction and scope of the research 2. Objective of the research 3. Conceptual framework or methodology 4. Significance and relevance of the research 5. Time line for the research, including a proposed date of submission 6. Brief bibliography
The Second Seminar, which is to be held in the third (3) semesters, is a candidature defence seminar which requires the candidate to deliver a research progress report of about 10,000 words on the following:
1. Precise research question or objective 2. Complete literature review 3. Complete research methodology 4. Research outcomes or findings to date 5. Complete bibliography 6. Research plan leading to completion of the thesis on the appointed date; and Publications or
conference papers to date (if any).
PUBLICATION Candidates on the LLM Programme by Research are required to show proof of acceptance for publication of at least one (1) paper in the Category A or B journal recognized by the Faculty/Academy/Institute/Centre prior to a committee of Examiners meeting. COURSE FEES Estimated course fees for six (6) semesters for Master of Laws programmes are :
Master of Laws Programme Malaysian Non - Malaysian
Master of Laws (Coursework) RM8,986.00 RM19,549.00
Master of Laws (Research) RM10,984.00 RM23,030.00
LIST OF LLM COURSES APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY SENATE (subject to change upon recommendation of the Faculty from time to time) COMPULSORY COURSE
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGA6183 Research Methodology 3
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ELECTIVE COURSES
COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGA 6180 Research Project 12
PUBLIC LAW CLUSTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGA6304 Indigenious People in International Law 4
LXGA6307 Advanced Administrative Law: Constitutional Review 4
LXGA6308 Alternative Dispute Resolution 4
LXGA6309 Healthcare Law & Ethics 4
LXGA6310 Issues Realting to Minorities & Indigenous Peoples 4
LXGA6311 Occupational Safety & Health Law 4
LXGA6312 Employment Law 4
LXGA6313 Media Law 4
LXGA6317 Information & Communication Technology Law 4
LXGA6325 Civil Litigation 4
LXGA6333 Communications and Multimedia Regulation in Malaysia 4
INTERNATIONAL LAW CLUSTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGA6301 International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law 4
LXGA6302 International Environment Law: Natural World Issues 4
LXGA6303 International Environemntal Law : Human World Issues 4
LXGA6304 Indigenous People in International Law
LXGA6305 Biodiversity 4
LXGA6306 Law of the Sea 4
LXGA6308 Alternative Dispute Resolution 4
LXGA6316 Biosafety Law 4
LXGA6318 Arbitration Law 4
LXGA6329 International Business Transaction Law 4
LXGA6332 International Trade Law : Selected Issues 4
COMMERCIAL LAW CLUSTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGA6314 Corporate Goverance in Malaysia 4
LXGA6315 Comparative Corporate Governance 4
LXGA6318 Arbitration Law 4
LXGA6319 Construction Law 4
LXGA6320 Copyright Law 4
LXGA6321 Remedies 4
LXGA6322 Advanced Land Law I 4
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LXGA6323 Advanced Land Law II 4
LXGA6324 Marine Insurance : Law & Practice 4
LXGA6325 Civil Litigation 4
LXGA6326 The Law of Trademarks 4
LXGA6327 Advanced Banking Law 4
LXGA6328 Islamic Banking and Finance Law 4
LXGA6329 International Business Transaction Law 4
LXGA6330 Law and Economics 4
LXGA6331 Introduction to Competition Law 4
LXGA6332 International Trade Law : Selected Issues 4
CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014 provides in its Regulation 8 that – A candidate must attend all classes. It is the resposibilty of the candidate to ensure that the teacher is informed early of his non-attendance and submitted all related supporting documents. The teacher as required to keep records of class attendance and to inform on any non-attendance to the office of the Dean of the Faculty.
GRADING SCHEME FOR LLM PROGRAMME COURSES
MARKS GRADE GRADE POINT MEANING
80-100 A 4.0 EXCELLENT
75-79 A- 3.7
70-74 B 3.3 PASS
65-69 B 3.0
60-64 B- 2.7
CONDITIONAL PASS 55-59 C+ 2.3
50-54 C 2.0
45-49 C- 1.7
FAIL 40-44 D+ 1.5
35-39 D 1.0
<35 F 0.0
Conditional Pass means pass in the subject concerned if the candidate’s CGPA is 3.0 or more than 3.0 in the semester in which that subject was taken.
RULES & REGULATION ON MASTER’S DEGREE Students are strongly advised to read and be aware of the sets of rules and regulations governing master’s degree programmes offered and conducted by the University of Malaya-
(i) The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 (ii) The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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The Rules and Regulations govern various aspects of the master’s programmes, including those relating to requirements for admission, registation, payment, programme structure, dissertation, research reports, supervision, examinations, graduation and rights of appeal of students.
Students may access the Rules and Regulations through the University of Malaya Institute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my
THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS) RULES 1999
Candidates are strongly advised to read and be aware of the Rules relating to conduct of students during the course of study which may subject the students to disciplinary actions by the University. These include plagiarism and improper examination conducts.
Students may access the University of Malaya (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999 Rules through the University of Malaya Institute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my
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SEMESTER I
LXGA6183 Research Methodology
(Dr. Saroja a/p Dhanapal, Dr. Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani, Dr. Md. Ershadul Karim)
LXGA6301 International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azmi Sharom & Dr. Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani)
LXGA6302 International Environmental Law: Human World Issues :
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Azmi Sharom)
LXGA6304 Indigenous People In International Law
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Ramy Bulan)
LXGA6305 Biodiversity Law
(Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Bin Abdul Aziz)
LXGA6308 Alternative Dispute Resolution
(Mdm. Gunavathi Subramaniam)
LXGA6312 Employment Law
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Sharifah Suhanah Syed Ahmad)
LXGA6317 International & Communication Technology Law
(Dr. Md. Ershadul Karim)
LXGA6318 Arbitration Law
(Datin Grace Xavier)
LXGA6329 Iternational Business Transaction
(Dr. Chinyere Mary Rose Ezeoke)
LXGA6330 Law and Economic
(Prof. Dr. Tie Fatt Hee)
LXGA6331 An Introduction to Competition Law
(Mdm. Pushpa Nair)
LXGA6333 Communications and Multimedia Regulation in Malaysia
(Mdm. Pushpa Nair)
**Please note that the courses listed may be subject to change from time to time.
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SEMESTER II
LXGA6183 Research Methodology
(Dr. Saroja a/p Dhanapal, Dr. Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani, Dr. Md. Ershadul Karim)
LXGA6303 International Environmental Law : Human world Issues
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Azmi Sharom)
LXGA6308 Alternative Dispute
(Mdm. Gunavathi Subramaniam)
LXGA6310 Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous People
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Ramy Bulan)
LXGA6312 Employment Law
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Sharifah Suhanah Syed Ahmad)
LXGA6314 Corporate Governance in Malaysia
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Mohammad Rizal Salim)
LXGA6315 Comparative Corporate Governance
(Assoc. Professor Dr. Mohammad Rizal Salim)
LXGA6316 Biodiversity Law
(Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Abdul Aziz)
LXGA6317 Information and Communications Technology Law
(Professor Abu Bakar Munir)
LXGA6319 Construction Law
(Datin Grace Xavier)
LXGA6320 Copyright Law
(Miss Sik Cheng Peng)
LXGA6325 Civil Litigation
(Prof. Dr. Choong Yeow Choy)
LXGA6327 Advanced Banking Law
(Dr. Kalavathy Maruthavanar)
LXGA6328 Islam Banking and Finance Law
(Dr. Sherin Kunhibava)
LXGA6330 Law and Economics
(Prof. Dr. Tie Fatt Hee)
LXGA6332 International Trade Law : Selected Issues
(Prof. Dr. Tie Fatt Hee) **Please note that the courses listed may be subject to change from time to time.
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LXGA6183 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGA6183 Research Methodology
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
160 4
Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. Evaluate the applicable rules to enable higher quality of
research. 2. Undertaken research on accordance with established rules. 3. To produce academic report such as papers, research
proposal and dissertation.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course provides a basic conceptual framework for understanding and interpreting criminal justice research as well as designing, conducting and evaluating research projects. The major emphases are on problem conceptualization, research design, sampling, questionnaire development and data collection and analysis. It also provides a basic understanding of the Malaysian legal system with emphasis on sources of Malaysian law and basic legal research, reasoning and writing skills.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, seminar, presentation, assignment and advanced research work.
Assessment Methods* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 60% Final Examination: 40% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook of the University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
LLM COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSES OFFERED IN
SEMESTER I , 2016/2017 SESSION
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LXGA6301– INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6301 International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Explain the basic concepts and the essential aspects of the
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. 2. Carry out research, write and present on current and
important issues. 3. Analyse concepts used to solve problems.
Synopsis of Course Contents A study of the developments of international law on the protection of human rights in peacetime and armed conflicts and an investigation into the various standards, forms and procedures associated with such protection, in order to heighten the awareness towards the improvement of the implementation and enforcement of international human rights and humanitarian law.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminars, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 50% Final Examination: 50% In Class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6302 – International Environmental Law : Natural World Issues
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6302 International Environmental Law: Natural World Issues
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of major environmental
problems 2. Evaluate the role of international environmental law to
combat these problems. 3. Analyse the international obligation Malaysia has as well
as its implementation.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course will teach the international and domestic laws that did with environmental problems in the natural environmental.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 50% Final Examination: 50% In Class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6304 – Indegenous Peoples In International Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6304 Indigenous Peoples in International Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. Carry out research, write and present on current and
important issues; 2. Analyse international instruments on rights of indigenous
peoples; 3. Evaluate the influence and applicability of international
human right norms to domestic laws as they relate to indigenous peoples.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course examines the contemporary international regime concerning the rights of states and indigenous peoples that have developed within international human rights law. Beginning with the historical context and the developments within the modern era of human rights, it considers the international instruments relevant to indigenous rights, it considers the international instruments relevant to indigenous rights. It looks at the international norms that have developed in the context of indigenous peoples, the concept of self determination, the duty of states in the implementation of those norms and the international monitoring procedures and the internalisation of those rights within the domestic legal system. Contemporary concerns for indigenous peoples, including questions of indigenous governance, collective and community rights, cultural heritage, public participatory rights, the right to sustainable development and protection against discrimination will also be explored.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6305 – Biodiversity Law
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGA6305 Biodiversity Law
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
160 4
Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Evaluate key aspects of biodiversity law. 2. Carry out research, write and present on current and
important issues. 3. Analyse key aspects of Biodiversity Law .
Synopsis of Course Contents The course teaches emerging issues in biodiversity law including the key elements of international and national instruments, how the elements are implemented at the national level, traditional knowledge and the protection of biodiversity and intellectual property rights as they affect biodiversity.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6308 – Alternative Dispute Resolution
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6308 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire an in depth knowledge of alternative
ways to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation. 2. Utilize the practical training acquired during the course to
enhance their negotiation and mediation skills. 3. Work as a team to do ‘negotiation’ and ‘mediation’.
Synopsis of Course Contents Semester 1 An introduction to various alternative methods to resolving disputes without resorting to the courts. Students will be exposed to negotiation theories. Practical training to conduct negotiations will be taught in class. Furthermore, students will be introduced to mediation and other hybrid mechanisms like mini-trials, early neutral-evaluation, med-arb, and other methods of resolving disputes. Students will also be given the opportunity to present various seminar topics. These seminar topics are current topics which are debated in the Alternative Dispute Resolution field. Semester 2 Students will undergo skills training to become a mediator. Practical training for students will be conducted in a workshop basis together with trained mediators from the Malaysian Mediation Center. Students will be trained to conduct mediation, the role and functions of a mediator. The role of lawyers in mediation will also be examined. Other important topics like the issues on “confidentiality”, “ethical dilemmas faced by mediators”, and “power imbalances in mediation” will also be discussed.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail
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Criteria in Summative Assessment
Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
LXGA6312 – Employment Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6312 Employment Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Discuss the various challenges facing the world of work and
workers today. 2. Analyse the various developments and their impact upon
laws of the world of work. 3. Critique laws and legal developments in this field. 4. Evaluate law and policies on legal developments, and their
impact and applicability on the Malaysian industrial and employment climate.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course examines the existing legal mechanisms in the field of Labour Law and assesses their effectiveness in safeguarding and promoting the rights and interests of employees.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6317 – Information and Communications Technology Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6317 Information and Communications Technology Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Identify legal and policy issues relating to the internet and its applications
2. Critically analyse complex legal problems and suggest suitable solutions; and
3. Analyse and differentiate legal approaches of various jurisdictions.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course focuses on legal and policy issues concerning the application of ICT. The approach is national, international and comparative in nature.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6318 – Arbitration Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6318 Arbitration Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal principles
governing the process of arbitration; 2. Conduct an arbitration using correct principles and deliver a
satisfactory award.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course will consider the various aspects of the law governing domestic and international arbitrations. In this regard, the provisions of the Arbitration Act 2005 will be examined. Relevant international instruments will be introduced.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6303 – International Environmental Law : Human World Issues
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6303 International Environmental Law: Human World Issues
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major global pollution
problems; 2. Evaluate the major international environmental laws
designed to combat those problems both substantially and procedurally;
3. Analyse the international obligations Malaysia has as well as its implementation record.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course will be a study of international environmental law treaties regarding pollution as well as treaties regarding international procedural issues and their implementation at the national level.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
LLM COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSES OFFERED IN
SEMESTER II , 2016/2017 SESSION
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LXGA6310 – Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6310 Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Evaluate the conceptual framework on the rights of minorities, groups and indigenous peoples internationally and domestically;
2. Analyse critically the problems faced minorities and indigenous peoples in relation to the legal system;
3. Evaluate the application of human rights norms to indigenous peoples
Synopsis of Course Contents This course will examine the conceptual framework on the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples within the international human rights regime, and to enable them to analyze problems faced by indigenous peoples and minorities in relation to the legal systems in which they live. The course makes a distinction between the terms ‘minorities’ and ‘indigenous peoples’ and examines the social and cultural rights of ethnic and religious minorities with references to selected case studies. The major part of the course will be devoted to indigenous conceptions of territorial and proprietary rights to land and natural resources on lands occupied and inhabited by indigenous peoples, and the role of customs, oral traditions and customary laws in the survival of indigenous peoples. The course will also deal with related issues of indigenous identity, language rights, indigenous heritage, traditional knowledge and governance as well as indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms. A comparative approach will be taken with an analysis of significant case law as well as best practices from other jurisdictions.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6314 – Corporate Governance in Malaysia
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6314 Corporate Governance in Malaysia
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Evaluate the corporate structure and the division of corporate powers.
2. Evaluate the functions, role, powers and duties of the corporate board.
3. Carry out research, presentation/writing on corporate governance.
4. Analyse the efficacy of corporate governance regulation in a given area.
Synopsis of Course Contents In this course we will examine the regulation of corporate governance in Malaysia. We will focus on the black letter law, with some consideration to the theories on corporate governance. Emphasis will be given to the provisions in the Companies Act 1965, but some aspects of the regulation of public companies will also be considered. We will also analyse corporate law reform proposals in Malaysia and selected common law countries.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6315 - Comparative Corporate Governance
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6315 Comparative Corporate Governance
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the evolution of the
corporate entity and the historical development of corporate law.
2. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the core company law concepts from within the four “origin systems” and its spread to one or more of the “transplant systems”.
3. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the harmonization of corporate governance regulation and the possible convergence of corporate governance systems.
4. Analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of different corporate governance models.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course builds on “Corporate Governance in Malaysia”. It broadens the study to the international context by examining the core company law concepts from within the four “origin systems” (England, France, Germany and the United States) and its spread to one or more of the “transplant systems” (e.g. China, India, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia). This course will consider how far the goals and values of these different systems vary, the different mechanisms each employs to hold corporate controllers to account, and whether it is possible to make comparative evaluations about the success and desirability of different systems. We will conclude by looking at the extent to which these systems are converging, and in the light of that, consider efforts to harmonise governance regimes. (Note: “Corporate Governance in Malaysia” is not a pre-requisite for this course.)
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6316 – Biosafety Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6316 Biosafety Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Distill essential components of Biosafety Law 2. Identify key emerging issues and problems 3. Suggest solutions to these issues/problems
Synopsis of Course Contents Modern biotechnology promises to provide great benefits to society. However at the same time it raises more profound issues than many other new technologies, including the need to ensure food security, to conserve and sustainably use natural resources, to respect ethical values and human rights and to ensure that the benefits are shared in an equitable way. Law provides a crucial mechanism for ensuring that these concerns are adequately addressed. At the international plane, the issue has been addressed through regulatory measures resulting in the promulgation of an international treaty – the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. In furtherance of the mandate prescribed by this treaty, national laws are being enacted at a rapid pace. This course seeks to provide a broad and analytical view of the major concerns raised by this new emergding dynamic law and the responses of international and national law. The course will introduce students to the policy issues arising from the impacts of biotechnology – its promises and perils; the basic legal and policy issues associated with the development and use of biotechno9logy; the principles of international law and policy that govern the use of biotechnology; the key international regulations related to biotechnology; and the current issues and developments, in particular, the dispute at the WTO over biotechnology, liability and redress, labelling of genetically modified food, and intellectual property rights and biotechnology.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6319 – Construction Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA 6319 Construction Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Evaluate the legal principles for each of the basic
components of construction law; 2. Carry out research, presentation and writing in the area of
construction law; 3. Analyse principles of construction law in specific topics
especially in relation to claims in the industry.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental principles governing construction law in Malaysia. The knowledge obtained will enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the law governing building contracts, analyse and solve, where possible, the problems that prevail in the industry. Students will also be given a brief introduction to the various dispute resolution techniques such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration that are employed in resolving construction disputes.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Kuliah, Seminar, Pembentangan, Tugasan
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6320 – Copyright Law
Course Code Course Title
LXGA6320 Copyright Law
Student Learning Time (SLT) Credit Hours
160 4
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Evaluate the basic principles 2. Conduct research and make presentation and writing on
areas of copyright law 3. Analyse rationale for application of principles to
technology
Synopsis of Course Contents The course is divided into two parts. In Part 1, the focus is on the understanding of basic copyright concepts and Malaysian copyright law as found in the Copyright Act 1987. International developments in copyright and their impact on our law will also be examined in this Part. In Part II, the focus will be on specific issues such as those arising from developments in case law and technology. Students will be required to select an issue for discussion and present a paper on that issue.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6325 – Civil Litigation
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGA6325 Civil Litigation
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
160 4
Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Identify the issues that often arise in the topics examined and discussed.
2. Apply the relevant legal principles to the issues raised. 3. Analyse the relevant issues discussed, and critique the
present position of the law. 4. Suggest amendments and reforms that ought to be
introduced to strengthen the existing procedural law.
Synopsis of Course Contents To expose the students to important current issues relating to civil litigation and to find solutions to these issue.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50% Final examination: 50% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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LXGA6327 – Advanced Banking Law
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGA6327 Advanced Banking Law
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
160 4
Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Evaluate sources of banking law and principles and the interpretation of such law and principles;
2. Critically analyse banking law and principles and suggest suitable legal modification;
3. Differentiate between various banking legal structures and compare them with other jurisdictions.
4. Carry out research, make presentation and write in the relevant field.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course provides an indepth study of the regulatory structure that moulds the banking industry and ensures that the industry is consumer compliant. This course covers a range of sub-topics that examine the traditional role of the banking industry, the unique Islamic banking system in Malaysia and the new era of electronic banking. The course concludes with an examination of the redress mechanish available to the consumer of banking services in Malaysia.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation, Assignment
Assessment Methods* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70% Final examination: 30% In class, by notice or e-mail Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
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C. MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTRODUCTION The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) is a multidisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Law with the cooperation of the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Guest lecturers from outside the University will also be invited to teach from time to time. This programme fulfills the need to train professional and skilled personnel who are involved in the criminal justice system. It is suitable not only for trainig practitioners in the Malaysian criminal justice system but also practitioners from overseas. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The MCJ programme aims to produce graduates who: (i) Possess in depth knowledge on the concepts, principles and practice of Criminal Justice (ii) Are capable of undertaking research in Criminal Jusitce (iii) Appreciate ethical principles and values in Criminal Justice and are aware of their social
responsibility. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES At the end of the programme, students will be able to :
PO1 Demonstrate a command of knowledge and understanding on Criminal Justice
PO2 Apply knowledge in order to conduct research in Criminal Justice and perform the functions of legal implementation in the field of Criminal Justice at a higher level
PO3 Conduct research in Criminal Justice law and policy for the benefit of the nation and society
PO4 Write quality research in line with academic ethics and standards and the ethics of the legal profession
PO5 Lead and work as a team in the effective dissemination of knowledge on Criminal Justice, whether oral or in writing
PO6 Analyse, critique and suggest solutions to issues on Criminal Justice using a multidisciplinary approach
PO7 Identify, use and manage informatuin on Criminal Jusitce from various sources effectively and continuously to trace current developmnts in the field
PO8 Demonstrate management of Criminal Justice at a higher level
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the MCJ programme at the University of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements: (a) A Bachelor’s degree with honours with CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent ; or (b) A Bachelor’s degree with honours with CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99 or its equialnet and one (1) of the
following criteria: (i) Relevant work experience (ii) Publication in the relevant field; (iii) Applicant is a scholarship holder; (iv) Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate; or
(c) A Bachelor’s degree with honours with cgpa from 2.50 to 2.69 and two (2) of the following criteria:
(i) Relevant work experience; (ii) Publication in the relevant field; (iii) Applicant is a scholarship holder; (iv) Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
(Appliacnts with a Bachelor of Laws degree with CGPA below 2.50 will not be considered for admission) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MALAYSIANS A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen and who possesses a degree or degrees from a university or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is not English language for that degree or degrees as the case may be and who wishes to be admitted to the MCJ programme must have obtained a score of 550 for TOEFL or band 6.0 BAHASA MALAYSIA REQUIREMENT (1) A candidate who is a Malaysian citizen shall be required to possess at least a pass in Bahasa
Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or a Level III in the Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the Degree.
(2) A candidate who is a non-Malaysian citizen shall be required to attend at a satisfactory level a
course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree unless he possesses at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or a Bahasa Malaysia course recognsed by the University.
(3) Notwithstanding the above stated, the Bahasa Malaysia requirement may be waived for a candidate who has attended a course of study conducted in the national language at a local institution of higher Education.
PERIOD OF STUDY The minimum period of study for this programme is three (3) normal semesters and the maximum period is eight (8) normal semesters.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The MCJ programme totals forty-three (43) credits. All candidates of the MCJ programme are required to take: (a) A Research Methodology course with four (4) credits; and (b) Eight (8) core courses with three (3) credits for each course; and (c) A Research Project with 15 credits The list of courses offered is as approved by the Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty and made known to the candidates at the beginningof every session. The current list of courses offered is shown in the table below. MCJ COURSES
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT
LXGB6110 Research Methodology 4
LXGB6301 Forensic Medicine 3
LXGB6302 Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behavior 3
LXGB6303 Criminal Law 3
LXGB6304 Law of Evidence 1 3
LXGB6305 Forensic Science 3
LXGB6306 Administration of Criminal Justice 3
LXGB6307 Victiminology 3
LXGB6308 Juvenile Justice & Welfare 3
LXGB6182 Research Project (Not exceeding 30,000 words) 15
TOTAL 43
COURSES FEES Estimated course fees for six (6) semesters are RM 9,638.00 (Malaysian) / RM 20,618.00 (Non Malaysian). **Fees are subject to change by the Management of the University of Malaya. CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014 provides in its Regulation 8 that – A candidate must attend all classes. It is the resposibilty of the candidate to ensure that the teacher is informed early of his non-attendance and submitted all related supporting documents. The teacher as required to keep records of class attendance and to inform on any non-attendance to the office of the Dean of the Faculty.
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GRADING SCHEME FOR MCJ PROGRAMME COURSES
MARKS GRADE GRADE POINT MEANING
80-100 A 4.0 EXCELLENT
75-79 A- 3.7
70-74 B 3.3 PASS
65-69 B 3.0
60-64 B- 2.7
CONDITIONAL PASS 55-59 C+ 2.3
50-54 C 2.0
45-49 C- 1.7
FAIL 40-44 D+ 1.5
35-39 D 1.0
<35 F 0.0
Conditional Pass means pass in the subject concerned if the candidate’s CGPA is 3.0 or more than 3.0 in the semester in which that subject was taken.
RULES & REGULATION ON MASTER’S DEGREE Students are strongly advised to read and be aware of the sets of rules and regulations governing master’s degree programmes offered and conducted by the University of Malaya-
(i) The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 (ii) The University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulations 2014
The Rules and Regulations govern various aspects of the master’s programmes, including those relating to requirements for admission, registation, payment, programme structure, dissertation, research reports, supervision, examinations, graduation and rights of appeal of students.
Students may access the Rules and Regulations through the University of Malaya Institute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my
THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS) RULES 1999
Candidates are strongly advised to read and be aware of the Rules relating to conduct of students during the course of study which may subject the students to disciplinary actions by the University. These include plagiarism and improper examination conducts.
Students may access the University of Malaya (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999 Rules through the University of Malaya Institute of Graduate Studies website http://ips.um.edu.my
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MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES OFFERED IN 2016/2017 SESSION
SEMESTER I LXGB6110 Research Methodology
(Dr. Mogana Sunthari a/p Subaramaniam & Dr. Saroja Dhanapal) LXGB6302 Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour (Dr. Abdul Samad Abdul Ghani) LXGB6304 Law of Evidence (Associate Professor Norbani Mohamed Nazeri & Associate Professor Dr. Md Khalil) LXGB6303 Criminal Law
(Associate Professor Norbani Mohamed Nazeri & Associate Professor Dr. Md Khalil Ruslan)
SEMESTER II LXGB6305 Forensic Science (Mr. Primulapathi & Mr. Hithaya Jeevan) LXGB6306 Administration of Criminal Justice (Dr. Nur Jaanah Abdullah @ Chew Li Hua & Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki) LXGB6307 Victimology (Dr. Abdul Samad Abdul Ghani) LXGB6308 Juvenile Justice and Welfare (Associate Professor Norbani Mohamed Nazeri) LXGB6301 Forensic Medicine (Dr. Siew Shueu Feng) Courses Offered in Both Semester I & Semester II LXGB6182 Research Project (15 Credits)
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LXGB6182 – Research Project
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6182 Research Project
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
611 15
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify suitable fields in criminal justice to undertake
research 2. Carry out research in the field identified 3. Write a project paper in the field of criminal justice.
Synopsis of Course Contents Research Project
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Idependent Research and Discussion
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Research Project – 100% After the Board of Examiners’ meeting – by notice to students Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
MCJ COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSES OFFERED IN 2016/2017 SESSION
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LXGB6110 – Research Methodology
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB6110 Research Methodology
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply scientific research to explain various phenomena and
problems as well as finding the true causes. 2. Carry out research and write academic report including
essays, working papers, project papers, research proposal and thesis.
3. Solve problems systematically through collection of evidence, data and construct theory and approach for carrying out academic research.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course provides a basic conceptual framework for understanding and interpreting criminal justice research as well as designing, conducting and evaluating research projects. The major emphases are on problem conceptualization, research design, sampling, questionnaire development and data collection and analysis. It also provides a basic understanding of the Malaysian legal system with emphasis on sources of Malaysian law and basic legal research, reasoning and writing skills.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture, seminar, seminar presentation and assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and courses’s web page. Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6301 – FORENSIC MEDICINE
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB6301 Forensic Medicine
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of forensic
medicine in criminal justice 2. Explain the various methods of identification in deaths,
inquests. 3. Apply knowledge in solving issues of investigative
procedures (forensic) in criminal cases.
Synopsis of Course Contents Forensic Medicine deals with legal aspect of medicine. It has two major components:
1. Clinical Forensic Medicine 2. Forensic Pathology
Clinical Forensic Medicine deals with the medico-legal problems of living persons whereas Forensic Pathology deals with the various aspects of medico-legal investigation of deaths.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture, seminar, presentation and assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 60 % Final Examination: 40% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook of University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6302 – Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB6302 Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Criticise existing theories of criminal behaviour. 2. Offer alternative explanations of the phenomenon of
crime and criminal behaviour. 3. Identify relevant issues pertaining to crime and criminal
behaviour for further study.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course introduces students to concepts in the study of criminology, patterns of crime and related issues, and the development of various explanations of criminal behaviour.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6303 – Criminal Law
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6303 Criminal Law
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course student would be able to 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of
Criminal Law 2. Analyze relevant issues relating the elements of crime 3. Evaluate relevant criminal justice practices in light of
criminal law.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course will study in detail the importance of the elements of criminal law both in civil and syariah. This is to enable students to have a better understanding of the relationship between the citizen and the state in the context of application of criminal law.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6304 – Law of Evidence
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6304 Law of Evidence
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key issues in the law
of evidence. 2. Analyse relevant issues relating to the law of evidence. 3. Evaluate law of evidence in order to solve the problems of
crime in society.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course is conducted mainly in a seminar form with minimal lectures. The course will discuss in detail certain expects of the law of evidence. The first part of the lecture will analize the system in the United States followed by the system in Malaysia. Analysis will be made between both system to enable students to evaluate the criminal justice system in Malaysia.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook of University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6305 – Forensic Science
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6305 Forensic Science
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a general understanding of forensic science 2. Explain the various disciplines (within forensic science) 3. Apply the principles of forensic science correctly to solve
disputes
Synopsis of Course Contents Lectures in Forensic Science – Introduction, Serology, Texicology, etc
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecturers, Seminar, Presentation and Assignments.
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 60 % Final Examination: 40% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-toface feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6306 – Administration of Criminal Justice
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6306 Administration of Criminal Justice
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts in
administration of criminal justice 2. Analyse relevant issues relating to the administration of
criminal justice 3. Evaluate criminal justice practices and laws to solve the
problems of crime in society
Synopsis of Course Contents This course examines issues relevant to the administration of criminal justice in Malaysia The course enables students to appreciate issues relevant to the administration of criminal justice. It covers theoretical foundations relating to models of criminal justice process, the notion of justice and the need for normative standards. The course also covers critical issues in criminal justice namely the governance of the police, inquiry of death, and criminal justice policies in Malaysia. Overall, the course encourages students to adopt critical and analytical outlook towards criminal justice practices and policies in Malaysia.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture, Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-to-face feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6307 - Victimology
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB6307 Victimology
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course students will be able to: 1. Criticise existing theories of victim behaviour. 2. Offer alternative explanations of the role of the victim in a
criminal episode. 3. Identify relevant issues pertaining to victimology for further
study.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course examines the position and reaction of victims of crime in society. The aim is to enable students to appreciate the role of the victim in a criminal episode, the fate of victims of crime in the community and to explore the possible measures that can be taken to safeguard the welfare and rights of victims.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-to face feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook Universtiy of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LXGB6308 – Juvenile Justice and Welfare
Course Code* Course Title*
LXGB 6308 Juvenile Justice and Welfare
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of
welfare and juvenile justice. 2. Analyze relevant issues relating to the administration of
juvenile offenders. 3. Evaluate juvenile justice practices and laws to combat
juvenile crimes.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course will examine empirical literature on the juvenile justice system especially relating to intervention. Special attention is paid to the origin and development of juvenile justice system with the current policies and practices of the agencies which process young offenders through the juvenile justice system.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, workshop, discussion, etc)
Lecture Seminar, Presentation and Assignment
Assessment Weightage* Methodologies for Feedback on Performance Criteria in Summative Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 70 % Final Examination: 30% Discussion of possible solution in class, face-to-face feedback, feedback via email and course’s web page. Refer to the handbook University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Rules 2014 and University of Malaya (Master’s Degree) Regulation 2014.
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LAW LIBRARY TAN SRI PROFESOR AHMAD IBRAHIM 1. Introduction
The Law Library was officially established in 1972, in line with the establishment of the Faculty of Law. Prior to the collection of laws placed under the Main Library collection, University of Malaya. On 18 June 1999, the Law Library moved into a new building and named Law Library Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim to appreciate his contributions to the Faculty of Law and Law Library.
2. Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 10:30 pm Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Public Holiday Close
3. Membership
University staff and students are eligible to become members of the library. Registration must be made in the Law Library after you get the student card / campus. Students are required to show student card every time you use a library and student card at all is non-transferable.
4. Collection
The Law Library’s collection is currently the largest and the most comprehensive collection of legal resources in Malaysia. The collection to date stands as at 113,000 volumes, these collections are divided and stacked into distinct groups: Malaysiana Collection Books on Malaysia or by Malaysian published locally or overseas, comprising of both primary and secondary sources of law namely statutes, law reports, textbook, journals, theses and dissertations, government gazettes and parliamentary debates. This collection is located at the Ground Floor.
International Law Collection Resources relating to treaties and treaty status information, materials concerning the jurisprudence of international courts and tribunals, selected United Nations publications and official documentation and selected scholarly writings in international law, including publications and journals as well as information on research guides.
Government Publications
Documents and information produced by government departments. They include parliamentary publications, legislation, policy documents, discussion documents, statistics and reports.
Reference Collection
This collection is located at Level 1 of the Law Library. The materials can be used within the library only. The reference collection comprises of reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, guide books, Halsbury’s, digests, maxims, handbooks, yearbooks, abstracts, citators, and indexes.
Media Collection
Located at Level 2, the media collection includes the Law Library's research collections in audio and video cassette and CD-ROMs formats.
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Closed Access Collection Located at 2nd Floor the collection consists of theses, dissertations, research projects, academic exercises, unpublished conference papers and loose leaf. This collection can only be accessed by Library staff whom will retrieve items upon request. Textbook Collection Textbook are books found in the subject syllabus offered by the Law Faculty. Located at Ground Floor, it is used within the library. Commonwealth & Non-Commonwealth Reports Collection
Located at the 1st Floor, it consists of court cases on various jurisdictions, namely India, Pakistan, Australia, United Kingdom and United States.
Free Range Reading Collection Materials in this collection comprise of light reading materials covering fiction, general knowledge, health, psychology, motivation and novels. Braille Collection Located at Ground Floor, there are up to 300 titles that can be used by the students with sight impaired. Collection of Electronic Databases Libraries subscribe to databases in various fields including electronic journals, electronic books and citation index. This database can be accessed via an interactive Web portal sites in http://www.diglib.um.edu.my/interaktif Library. Among the electronic databases available are:
i. ABI/INFORM@ProQuest ii. Cambridge Journals Online iii. CLJ Law iv. Hart Publishing e-Books v. Hein Online vi. i-Law.com vii. Justis viii. Lawnet ix. Lexis Malaysia x. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe xi. Oxford University Press Journals xii. SAGE Journals xiii. SCC Online xiv. Taylor & Francis Online xv. WestLaw Malaysia
5. Services And Facilities
• Reference Services Reference and information services are provided by qualified professional librarians to the teaching staff and students of University of Malaya as well as to the academicians, researchers from other local and foreign universities, legal practitioners, members of the judiciary and external members of the Library.
• Updating Malaysian Laws The federal and states laws which represent primary sources of law are available and continuously updated with changes made by the Malaysian Parliament and the respective State Legislative Assemblies.
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• Carrels 11 carrels are available for postgraduate students. Interested students are advised to register at the Information Counter. There is also a carrel for students with sight impaired.
• Discussion Rooms 3 Discussion rooms which can easily accommodate 8 users at any time are available. Kindly proceed to Information Counter for reservation.
• Photocopying Photocopying services operated by commercial vendors are provided. There are staff-operated and self-service photocopying services. Photocopying must adhere to copyright laws in Malaysia.
• Printing Self-service printing facility is available on the Ground Floor and maintained by private companies. Users should ensure campus card has been registered and have sufficient credits to use this service.
• Document Supply The services are provided for all academic staffs and postgraduate students and final year undergraduate students. Users who need this service may contact the Reference Librarian at the Ground Floor.
• Computers Computing facilities are available. There are 30 computer workstations for users to access library electronic resources and to navigate the internet.
• Wifi Access Centre of Information Technology provides access to the ‘internet without wire’ or WiFi to users who have laptops in the Library.
• Reading Areas Reading areas are available on every floor. There is `Quiet Zone’ in Level 2 in response to requests from students for a silent place to study.
• Loans The Law Library is essentially a reference library, and as such most of the collections are used within the library premises. However Free Range Reading Collection is loanable for two weeks. Academic members of Faculty of Law, postgraduates and final year students are allowed to borrow the second copy of Textbook Collection for a limited period. Academic Core Collection consists of text books suggested by lecturers are available at the Ground Floor can be borrowed for 3 days.
• Newspaper Users can read the newspapers provided at Ground Floor Library. Newspapers available are:
New Straits Times, New Sunday Times
Utusan Malaysia and Malaysian Weekly
The Sun
• Locker / Rack Storage Bag Users can store their goods here. However, the Library will not be responsible for any loss of goods stored in the locker.
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6. Suggestions / Complaints
Library welcomes any suggestions, comments or complaints to enhance and improve the quality of services and amenities. Please submit suggestions, comments or complaints directly to [email protected] or [email protected] or to our suggestions box.
7. Contacting the Library 7.1 During Office Hours Mr. Mohammed Zaki Abd Rahman Email : [email protected]
Tel : 03-7967 6516
7.2 After Office Hours
Staff on Duty at the Counter Tel : 03-7967 6514
7.3 Librarians
Mrs Lisdar Abdul Wahid (Head) Email : [email protected] Tel : 03-7967 6515 Mr. Mohammed Zaki Abd Rahman Email : [email protected] Tel : 03-7967 6516
Mrs Haniza Adnan
Email : [email protected] Tel : 03-7967 6583 8. Address: Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim Law Library Bangunan Sultan Azlan Shah Jalan Lembah Pantai University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel : 03-7967 6514 / 6568 Faks : 03-7967 6517 URL : www.umlib.um.edu.my OPAC : www.pendeta.um.edu.my Email : [email protected] Fb : www.facebook.com/Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim Law Library