GETTING ADMITTED TO THE SABAH BAR
Upon completing a law degree, many law graduates may still be unfamiliar with the path of being admitted to the Sabah Bar. "Getting Admitted To The Sabah Bar" acts as a concise platform to answer some questions of those who wish to be called to the Sabah Bar.
Disclaimer: The information provided do not represent legal advice for admission to the Sabah Bar. Potential pupils who would want to be admitted to the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak should responsibly conduct their own research on the guidelines. More information can be found on the Sabah Law Society's website.
CONTENT:
PART 1
Pupillage Qualifications and Admission Requirements
1.1 What amounts to pupillage?
1.2 Who specifically can undergo pupillage in Sabah? What are the qualifications for law students who wish to be admitted to the Sabah Bar?
1.3 What does it mean by Sabah connections?
1.4 How long is the period of pupillage in Sabah?
1.5 Application to be admitted as an advocate.
PART 2
What Makes a Meaningful and Worthwhile Pupillage?
1.1 Expectations during pupillage
1.2 Etiquette (what to do and what not to do during pupillage)
1.3 Selecting place of attachment for pupillage