LW751 Master of Law (By Research)

This programme intends to train candidates to develop some conceptual and analytical capabilities in the field of law through a rigorous examination of an original study to be conducted under the supervision of a supervisor from the faculty. At the end of the programme, candidates are required to submit a thesis not exceeding 50,000 words an go through a viva voce successfully.

TUITION FEES (TOTAL): Full Time: RM3,418.00 / Part Time: RM4,293.00

Entry Requirements

To enrol in a Master's Degree programme, candidates are generally required to satisfy three minimum entry requirements:

  1. a) Applicant with a Bachelor of Law or Bachelor of Legal Studies degree from the Faculty of Law UiTM or a Law degree from any accredited institution of higher learning recognised by the UiTM Senate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5;

    OR

    b) Applicant with any Bachelor degree with Law components from any accredited institution of higher learning recognised by the UiTM Senate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5.

  2. Applicant who does not meet the minimum CGPA requirement above but has atleast 5 years relevant working experience could be considered.

  3. Applicant without a Bachelor Degree qualification stated above must undergo the appropriate pre-requisite bridging law courses determined by the faculty.

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Mode and Duration

Candidates may choose mode of study as below: 

Full Time: 3 semesters

Part Time: 4 semesters

LW700 Master of Law (By Coursework)

The LL.M by coursework is a fully taught programme. In this programme, candidates are required to take eight (8) courses, comprising of Legal Research and Methodology (a compulsory course) and seven (7) other core electives, which can be chosen from the list.

TUITION FEES (TOTAL): Full Time: RM5,733.00 / Part Time: RM6,943.00

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the LL.M by coursework programme are as follows:

  1.  A first degree in law with at least a CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent; or
  2. Other qualifications relevant to legal studies that are recognized by the Faculty.

Candidates who does not meet the minimum requirement as mentioned above but possess the relevant working experience also would be considered.

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Mode and Duration

Candidates may choose the mode of study as below:

Full Time: 2 - 4 semesters

Part Time: 4 - 8 semesters

 
CLASSES:

6.30pm-9.30pm (Monday-Friday) for both Full Time and Part Time mode of studies.

List of Courses LW700

CORE COURSE:

LWM701 - Legal Research and Methodology

ELECTIVE COURSES:

LWM702 - Malaysian Copyright and Design Law

LWM703 - Malaysian Patent and Trademark Law

LWW704 - Comparative Copyright Law

LWM713 - Corporate Governance

LWM716 - Corporate Insolvency

LWM719 - Law of the Sea

LWM720 - Law of the Sea: Contemporary Issues

LWM721 - Law of Carriage of Goods By Sea: Chartering

LWM722 - Law of Carriage of Goods By Sea: Cargo Documents

LWM723 - Law of Marine Insurance: General Principles

LWM724 - Law of Marine Insurance: Specific Policies

LWM725 - Admiralty Law and Practices: Ship Financing and Collision at Sea

LWM726 - Admiralty Law and Practices: Regulatory Framework and Jurisdiction

LWM727 - Law of International Trade and Finance

LWM729 - Comparative Human Rights Process

LWM733 - Consumer Protection Law

LWM735 - Environmental Law and Policy

LWM736 - Insurance Law

LWM737 - Islamic Law of Transactions

LWM738 - Islamic Banking and Securities Law

LWM739 - Property Development Law

LWM740 - World Trade System

LWM744 - Information Technology Law

LWM745 - Computer Related Crimes

LWM746 - Law of Electronic Commerce

LWM748 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

LW707 Master of Enforcement Law

The demand for interdisciplinary knowledge continues to grow on the job market, which requires some legal knowledge for the purpose of professional direction and specialization. The Faculty of Law also offers Masters programme to students who do not have a first law degree. In this programme, candidates are required to take eleven (11) courses, nine (9) a compulsory course and two (2) other core electives.

TUITION FEES (TOTAL): Full Time: RM6,458.00 / Part Time: RM6,943.00

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the LL.M (Enforcement Law) are as follows:

  1. a) Applicant with a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours from any accredited institution of higher learning recognised by the UiTM Senate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA) of at least 2.75; OR

    b) Applicant with a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours from any accredited Institution of higher learning recognised by the UiTM Senate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5 and at least 2 years working experience.

  2. Applicant who does not meet the minimum CGPA requirement above but has atleast 5 years of relevant working experience.

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Mode and Duration

Candidates may choose the mode of study as below:

Full Time: 3 - 6 semesters

Part Time: 4 - 8 semesters

CLASSES:

8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Saturday) for both Full-Time and Part-Time mode of studies.

List of Courses for LW707

CORE COURSES:

LAW750 - Malaysian Legal System

LAW751 - Legal Research and Methodology

LAW780 - Criminal Law

LAW824 - Law of Evidence I

LAW782 - Pre-Trial Procedure

LAW784 - Contemporary Legal Issues in Enforcement Law

LAW826 - Law of Evidence II

LAW783 - Trial Procedure

LAW752 - Dissertation

ELECTIVE COURSES:

LAW756 - Cyber Law (Elective Subject)

LAW764 - Constitutional Process

LAW765 - Environmental Law and Policy

LAW769 - Professional Ethics