Legal Profession in Malaysia: Practice and Ethics

Legal Profession in Malaysia: Practice and Ethics is a comprehensive guide to the Malaysian legal profession, offering insights into both the Conventional and Syariah legal systems.

Covering 31 chapters, the book explores the evolution of legal practice in Malaysia, the regulatory frameworks governing the profession, and admission requirements for advocates, solicitors, and Syarie lawyers. It also examines key professional responsibilities, such as maintaining integrity, competency, and professionalism, managing solicitor-client relationships, and fulfilling duties to the court, opposing counsel, and clients. Topics like legal professional privilege, conflicts of interest, types of legal firms, costs and taxation, professional misconduct and disciplinary procedures are also addressed.

The book further explores contemporary challenges facing the profession, including globalization, technological advancements, declining standards in legal education, and the need for specialization to enhance competency. Issues such as occupational stress, legal aid, pro bono services, judicial immunity, and misconduct are also covered. Authored by experts, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and practitioners, offering both practical guidance and thought-provoking insights into the legal profession in Malaysia.