KUCHING (Oct 26): The Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) 2024 Examiners Report has painted a worrying picture of the next generation of Malaysian lawyers. It revealed that many aspiring legal practitioners are struggling with weak English proficiency, poor analytical skills, and alarmingly high failure rates across key subjects. Released by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board [...]
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