National Young Lawyers Committee 2010/2011 Interim Report
Friday, 12 November 2010 01:31pm
During the 2010/2011 term, the National Young Lawyers Committee (“NYLC”) is continuing with its primary objectives of:
(1) promoting and protecting the interests of young lawyers and pupils in chambers;
(2) enhancing the continuing professional development of young lawyers and pupils in chambers for the betterment of the Malaysian Bar and society;
(3) providing a platform for interaction, and facilitating the exchange of perspectives and views, on numerous issues concerning the Bar, professional practice, the administration of justice and law reform; and
(4) maintaining and nurturing good working relationships with other Bar Council committees, various governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations and the media, in advocating for issues of concern affecting young lawyers and society in general.
NYLC is involved in the following projects:
(1) The Putik Lada Column
This fortnightly column in the Star newspaper, to highlight issues affecting lawyers and society in general, was launched on 6 June 2008 and is still going strong with articles contributed by young lawyers from various states.On 15 Oct 2010, NYLC showed their appreciation to the Putik Lada writers by hosting a dinner at Aliyaa Restaurant & Bar, Damansara Heights, in honour of their contributions.
(2) The Oral History Project
The Oral History Project is an attempt to compile the viewpoints, wisdom and experiences of lawyers around the country with a special focus on the key events in the Bar’s history. The Oral History Project will be recorded via video interviews and stored in CDs, to be made accessible to all lawyers. It is hoped that through this project, lawyers will come to appreciate the rich history of the Bar and its struggles and achievements throughout the decades.
(3) Working conditions of young lawyers
This is an ongoing project by NYLC to obtain the views of young lawyers on the challenges they face at work. Feedback is being solicited via questionnaire and the responses will be collated and presented at the 4th Young Lawyers Convention 2011.
(4) The 4th Young Lawyers Convention 2011
The 4th Young Lawyers Convention is scheduled to be held from 21 to 23 Jan 2011. The Convention aims to stir young lawyers’ interest and excitement about the future of the legal profession, as well as to inspire them to go beyond the basics of being a lawyer. The Convention will also serve as a platform to encourage the lawyers to give back to society and the nation through corporate social responsibility and environmental activism.
Tony Woon Chairperson National Young Lawyers Committee
(1) Tony Woon (Chairperson) (2) Janet Chai (Deputy Chairperson)
Members: (3) Andrew Yeap Kuang Wei (4) Andy Low Hann Yong (5) Aston Philip Paiva (6) Daniel Joseph Albert (7) Dipendra Harshad Rai (8) Donovan Cheah Swee Kin (9) Edmund Bon (10) Kenneth Wong (11) Kong Si Ying (12) Mak Kah Keong (13) Malini Madiyazhagan (14) Mas Ayu bt Mohd Yusof (15) Melissa Sasidaran (16) Munirah Maarof (17) Seira Sacha bt Abu Bakar (18) Syahredzan Johan
2012 Bar Council Subscription Click the link above to download Circular 072/2012 pertaining to the 2012 Bar Council subscription, including the payment guide and a set of Frequently-Asked-Questions.
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International Malaysia Law Conference (26 to 28 Sept 2012) Hurry up! The countdown continues and the current promotion rate ends 30 June 2012. Don't miss what is going to be the best conference in the region! On top of that, if you sign up with 5 or more people from the same organisation, we will give you a 10% group discount. Click on the link above to register.
Talk on Summary Judgement (25 May 2012) Organised by the Selangor Bar Committee, this talk will take place at 5:00 pm, at the Selangor Bar Committee Auditorium, on 25 May 2012 (Friday). The talk will be conducted by Ramesh Supramanian. Click on the link above for more details.
Seminar on Tax Issues in Financial Transactions (25 May 2012) Organised by the Kuala Lumpur Bar Professional Development Committee, this seminar, featuring S Saravana Kumar, will take place at 3:00 pm, at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium, on 25 May 2012 (Friday). Click on the link above for more details.
Dialogue with Criminal Law Practitioners (26 May 2012) Organised by Bar Council, this dialogue will take place at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium, Bar Council, on 26 May 2012 (Saturday). Click on the link above for more details.
Conference on Competition Law (31 May 2012) Organised by Bar Council with the support of LexisNexis, this conference will take place at 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, on 31 May 2012 (Thursday). For more details or to register, please contact Vilashini Vijayan (03-2050 2095; vila@malaysianbar.org.my). Click on the link above for more details.
Talk on What Clients Want (7 June 2012) Organised by the KL Bar Practitioners' Affairs Committee, the talk, presented by Ong Eu Jin, will take place at 5:00 pm, at the KL Bar Auditorium, on 7 June 2012 (Thursday). Click on the link above for more details.
4th LAWASIA Family Law Conference, Penang (13 and 14 July 2012) Supported by Penang Bar Committee and the Malaysian Bar, this conference, themed “The New Global Family: Emerging Trends and Challenges to Family Practice”, will take place at Traders Hotel, Penang, on 13 and 14 July 2012 (Friday and Saturday). Click on the link above for more details.
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