KUALA LUMPUR – The Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) has considered holding online Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) examinations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri (Bera-BN) in his parliamentary written reply today.
However, LPQB is not able to immediately implement such a system given it lacks the infrastructure required.
“LPQB is a small organisation, and to hold examinations online, it requires efficient manpower and full professional IT support such as those available in higher learning institutions.
“The CLP examination is fully conducted in written format, and is unlike other higher learning institutions where assessment ratios are 40:60 or 30:70 involving written exams and assignments,” he said.
He added in the reply that the LPQB records a large number of students cheating in CLP examinations, thus the board has to emphasise on integrity and credibility when studying the feasibility of online exams in the future.
Meanwhile, LPQB will conduct the 2021 session for the CLP examinations, which is also expected to be delayed until next year, physically.
The CLP examinations allow graduates with recognised overseas law degrees to obtain qualifications to practise as lawyers in Malaysia upon obtaining passing grades. – The Vibes, September 27, 2021
