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Master of Laws (LL.M) (ODL)

Advance your legal career with an industry-focused master’s — six specialisations, studied online.

Specialise, Practise and Advance in Law.
A flexible, online LL.M with six specialisations built around the demands of Malaysian legal practice.

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Programme Details

  • 1.5 Years

    Duration

  • Veritas University College (VUC)

    Award

  • Postgraduate

    Pathway

  • Online

    Study Mode

  • January, May and September

    Intakes

  • R-DL/0421/7/0016(FA14560)11/31

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Specialise and advance in a fast-evolving legal world. A practice-based postgraduate degree that deepens expertise and opens new opportunities.

Where It Leads

  • Corporate Legal Counsel

  • Legal Practitioner / Advocate

  • Compliance & Regulatory Specialist

  • Arbitration / Dispute Resolution Specialist

  • Legal Academic / Researcher

  • Policy & Government Adviser

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Legal practice is evolving fast; specialised expertise is valued.
  • Six specialisations tailored to Malaysian legal practice.
  • Award-winning faculty and leading legal databases.
  • Internationally recognised; MQA and MoHE accredited.
  • The Specialisations Choose one of six pathways.
  • Litigation & Courtroom Practice (bridging to CLP).
  • Corporate & Commercial Law.
  • Intellectual Property & Technology Law.
  • Islamic Finance & Commercial Transactions.
  • Financial & Banking Law.
  • International Business Law.

The Practical Advantage

Core modules plus specialised practice modules across litigation, arbitration, IP and finance.

Graduate Ready

A recognised, internationally accredited LL.M with specialised expertise.

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Course Modules

  • Malaysian Legal System
  • Research Methodology
  • Master Project
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The Creative Learning Experience

Flexible online learning plus practice-focused modules and independent research.

How You Learn

  • Flexible Online Study:

    materials available 24/7.

  • Practitioner-Led:

    experienced legal professionals.

  • Specialised Practice:

    a chosen, in-demand field.

  • Legal Research:

    leading databases and a Master Project.

  • Industry Exposure:

    career events and Lex Expo.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Specialised expertise. Practical skills. Industry exposure.

Built around practice-focused learning and applied research.

Master Project An independent research project on a relevant legal topic.

  • Legal Resources & Network 24/7 CLJ Law, Westlaw and LexisNexis, plus Lex Expo.
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Career Outcomes

Roles in Focus

Graduate ready to specialise and advance in law.

Opportunities span corporate legal teams, practice, compliance, dispute resolution and academia. Progression Pathways Progress to doctoral study (PhD) in Law.

  • Corporate Legal Counseladvise on contracts and compliance.
  • Legal Practitioner / Advocateadvanced advocacy and litigation.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Specialistnavigate frameworks.
  • Arbitration / Dispute Resolution Specialisthandle ADR.
  • Legal Academic / Researcherteach and research law.
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Student Experience

Study flexibly alongside fellow professionals, including practising lawyers.

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    Flexible Online Learning:

    evening, weekend and self-paced.

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    Practitioner Faculty:

    award-winning professionals.

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    Peer Network:

    practising lawyers and professionals.

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    Career Exposure:

    graduate support and Lex Expo.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field, min CGPA 2.50, accepted by the Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field or a related field, min CGPA 2.00, subject to internal assessment.
  • Note Candidates without a relevant qualification must complete prerequisite courses and meet the minimum CGPA.
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Fees & Financing

Malaysian Students

  • Lump sum paymentRM16,900
  • Monthly instalment plan — totalRM17,900
  • First paymentRM7,900
  • Monthly instalmentRM1,000 × 10
  • Resource fee (non-refundable)RM1,000/year
  • Early bird rebate — limited seatsRM1,000

International Students

  • Tuition feesRM16,900/year
  • Resource fee (non-refundable)RM1,000/year
  • EMGS feeRM486

Terms and conditions apply. International tuition and education-related fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

EPF withdrawals and instalment schemes available; BAC alumni discounts apply (First-Class LLB alumni: RM10,000 tuition).