Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of *SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 12

(a)

has attained the age of twenty-one years;

(b)

is a Muslim;

(c)

is either a citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia;

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(Federal Territories)

(d)

is of good character;

(e)

has not been convicted in Malaysia or elsewhere of any criminal offence;

(f)

has not been adjudicated as undischarged bankrupt;

(g)

has attended and passed the courses of instruction, training, education, interview or examination prescribed by the Board, where applicable; and

(h)

has served the period of pupillage as required under section 13.

(2)

A State Peguam Syarie may apply for an admission as a Peguam Syarie under section 15 if—

(a)

he fulfils the conditions referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) to (g); and

(b)

he has been engaged in active practice as a State Peguam Syarie in any State before he applies for the admission.

Period of pupillage

Section 12 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019