The New Bar Course, set to be introduced in 2028, will provide for practical assessments, syllabus and training needed to meet the legal profession’s current demands, says a former Bar president.PETALING JAYA: The mandatory six-month New Bar Course (NBC), set to be introduced in 2028, will help ensure aspiring lawyers meet the required competency and professional standards before beginning pupillage, according to two senior lawyers.
They pointed out that under the current system, candidates may choose to sit for the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination after attending preparatory courses or through self-study.
Salim Bashir.The lawyers said the annual examiners’ reports have consistently highlighted a lack of preparation, poor comprehension of examination questions and limited practical exposure among candidates, shortcomings that the NBC seeks to address.
