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A.I. in the Modern Business Landscape

A.I. is everywhere—in our phones, in our schools, on the streets, in vehicles, and even in businesses. Whether we like it or not, it has swiftly assimilated into our everyday lives. Its use, however, can be a contentious matter, but…

Intro to Investing For Students Pt. 2

Before you start investing, it is extremely crucial to understand for yourself how much return you are expecting from your investments. Whether it be 5%, 10%, or 15% on your principle investment, don’t expect your returns to be quick and…

Conflict of Laws

Conflict of laws signifies the difference between the laws of two or more jurisdictions that are applicable to a dispute in question. The results of the case depend upon the selection of the law to resolve the dispute. The conflict…

The Law of Evidence

What exactly is the meaning of the word “evidence”? The term “evidence” comes from the Latin word “evidens evidere,” which means “to show clearly; to make clear, certain, or to prove.” A set of regulations for determining disputed facts in…

Common Law Reasoning

Common Law Reasoning is a subject which explores the components of the English legal system and the distinctiveness of the common law tradition, as a legal methodology and characteristics applicable to the civil and criminal justice system. The justice system…

Behind English Property Law

Property Law encapsulates the creation and protection of property estates and interests over land. Estates in land comprise of permanent and temporary ownerships of estates. Temporary ownership is where owners enjoy possession of their land for a limited time, which…

‘Life-Changing’ Public Law

The first year of a UK Law Degree course is often described as ‘life-changing’. Many interesting “surprises” await those who take that bold first step into reading law. One such surprise comes in the form of Public Law. Public Law…

Top 10 Careers in Digital Technology

High demand, low supply. Four words to sum up the current landscape for Digital Technology, the world’s fastest growing industry. Career opportunities are bountiful, so it’s a good time for those with an interest in this field to consider the…

Working & Studying: A Juggling Act Made Easier

Working and studying simultaneously is often touted as the pinnacle of productivity, as each minute of your life is spent on something valuable to your future – education or finances. However, it may be a challenge for some to handle…

Why You Should Join a Foundation Programme

There are many options and routes one can take after graduating from high school. You can head straight to university, no detours, and no sidetracks. If you need more time to decide on what degree or pathway to choose, a…

Students Doubling As Political Interns

You’ve probably come across young keyboard warriors angrily typing out political opinions in their comfortable echo chambers, but you will be surprised to find Malaysian students, in the midst of completing their studies, working in politics. We interviewed two such…

Artificial Intelligence & The Legal Arena

It’s 20 years from now, you’re working at a law firm alongside some of the greatest legal minds, and yet your closest colleague is Artificial Intelligence (AI). You no longer work with a group of associates and paralegals – this…

Career Options in Legal Tech

The digitisation of the workforce, brought on by initial technological developments, and sped up by the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in rapid changes to how we work and function in our careers. The legal sector, which has lately begun utilising…

Tips On Deciding What Type of Law to Practice

Every law student, including those aspiring to study law and even young lawyers, often struggle in deciding what type of law they want to practice. Legal dramas on TV, and law school to a large extent give the impression that…

Where Skill Sets Overlap: Law & Communications

In one career, words play a role in deciding one’s fate in the eyes of the law. In another, words are used to convey ideas and invoke feelings in their target audience. And yet, an overlap between Law and Communications…

A Clearer Understanding- Why Legal Interpreting is Important

Imagine entering court, knowing that whatever decision that follows hinges on the impression you make…but you have no idea what is going on because you can’t speak the language. Imagine the stress and fear you would experience. Imagine the absolute…

Anxious Procrastination: The What & the How of the Issue

Ever had those moments where you KNOW you had something to do, but… you just can’t bring yourself to do it? You have all the tools, all the resources necessary- but you just can’t bring yourself to get started- telling…

A-Levels Vs. Foundation: What’s The Difference And Which Should You Pick?

Taking the first step to further your education can be daunting. With a wide variety of courses out there to kickstart your tertiary education, you may be in a dilemma. Fret not! In this article, we explore major differences between…

The Scope of Technology Law

How far will tech law’s reach extend?View the story The Scope of Technology Law The more we progress as a society, the faster technology develops- and the more intertwined it is in our lives. Some say that tech is the…

4 Ways to Land Your First Job After Graduation

Okay, so you’re done with University and now you’re looking for a job. Figuring out what employers are looking for in graduates may be tough. Here are some essential skills employers look for in graduates. Be Adaptable, Be Proactive, Be…

New Age, New Career

With all these news and articles circulating around social media and the press about how uncertain and tough the current job market is because of Covid-19, you must be wondering what you can do to fortify your own career.  In…

5 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself

With digital transformation, many new jobs will be created which requires future-proofing yourself to meet new challenges at the workplace. So, how can you future-proof yourself?View the story 5 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself Future-proofing is the art of keeping yourself…

Surviving The New Age Workforce

The workforce of the future consists the most diverse group of individuals coming together under one roof. Here’s how to ensure that we can all get along!View the story Surviving The New Age Workforce The workforce of the future consists…

What To Know About Studying Business

Contrary to popular belief, business degrees aren’t limited to a single field. When you opt for a business degree, you have the opportunity to specialise in several key areas such as accounting, finance, management or even entrepreneurship. Such is the…

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Lessons In Leadership

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is just like exploring recipes in cooking – you should try out tested and true methods practised by others before you venture into creating your own – such is the journey in discovering your own path…

What Freedom Of Press Means

We live in an age where information is easily attainable at the tip of our fingers. Gone are the days when you would need to dig into treasure troves of books and ancient scrolls, or cross seas to obtain or…

Presentation, Persistence and Personality – The 3Ps for Career Success

Careers are meant to be more permanent in the long run, whereas a job is often considered a cumbersome necessity. After acquiring the proper skills and schooling, those seeking long-term career success need to consider the 3Ps in this article.View…

How To Create An Impressive Digital Portfolio

A digital portfolio is a great way to showcase your skills and collection of works to prospective employers. If you are looking to stand out from the rest, then follow these tips to create a stunning digital portfolio and get…

Do What You Love! How To Identify And Pursue Your Passion

As Confucius said, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Here’s a step-by-step plan to identify your passion and ways to help you turn them into a career.View the story…

5 Ways To Safeguard Your Mental Health At Work

Mental health has become a hot topic of discussion, more so in today’s competitive job market. Here are some basic ways to protect and boost your mental health, well-being and work performance.View the story 5 Ways To Safeguard Your Mental…

Deciding Your Area Of Practice

Every law student (including those aspiring to study law) and even young lawyers often struggle in deciding what type of law they want to practice. Legal dramas on TV and law school to a large extent gives the impression that…

Legal Tech: 3 Things Every Law Student/Graduate Should Know

Legal Tech or Legal technology is growing in its application and in time will become an indispensable part of the legal landscape. We share three things about Legal Tech every budding law student and law graduate should know. View the…

Lifelong Learning Is A State of Mind

Lifelong learning is the pursuit of knowledge for personal of professional reasons which is best defined as ‘ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated’. So, who can we learn from? Literally, from anyone and anything! What we learned in primary school provided the…

Do’s & Don’ts For a Good Legal Resume

Writing a good resume may be a daunting task for law graduates and even young lawyers seeking to land their dream job at a top legal firm. A legal resume is unique simply because legal applicants are expected to highlight…

Studying Fit:

A season of burning the midnight oil, as your power through last minute studying and/or assignment work, fuelled by caffeine, snacks and the determination to see things through! “Sleep is for the weak!” you cry, as you face a mountain…

Much To-Do: The Importance of To-Do Lists

We’ve all had those days. You know- those days. Days where we’re running around in “headless chicken” mode, desperately trying to catch up with our tasks and chores, like an overworked K-Drama heroine- only to discover that we’ve left a…

Burnout Culture

Keeping up societal expectations can often be the root cause of a lot of stress. Let’s take a look at the impact of burnout culture.View the story Burnout Culture By Serena Soo Keeping up societal expectations can often be the…

Business in Tech: How MBA’s Stay Relevant

Considering whether the MBA is the course for you? Try scrolling through this article for more reasons to believe that an MBA is still relevant today, regardless of industry.View the story Business inTech: How MBA’s Stay Relevant With technological advancements…

Thinking of Becoming An Entrepreneur After Graduation?

Most fresh graduates are eager to embark on their journey into the corporate world and build a career in a chosen field. However, there are some who may prefer to take the unconventional route and start their own business and…

4 Things About Entrepreneurship We Can Learn From Steve Jobs

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work“. As an entrepreneur, Steve Jobs never ceases to come out with…

The Importance of Entrepreneurs Today

It’s been more than a year since Covid-19 landed on Malaysian soil and it seems like this “new normal” that we’re experiencing is becoming, well, normal – it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. This trying time has…

Career Development Books To Help Your Career

Building a fulfilling career involves reflection on not only the type of work which suits your skills and talent, but also the type of life you wish to lead. This book is a timeless classic on the power of personality…

7 Learning Trends In The Fourth Industrial Revolution

The dawn of Industry 4.0 has fuelled digitisation and technological disruptions across all industries and shifted the focus to technology such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, cloud computing and the Internet of Things. Just as…

What Does The Future Hold For Jobs, Skills And Pay?

Rapid technological advancements in this era have greatly increased productivity and improved our lives, but along with these positive elements of growth comes a slew of challenges in terms of the job security and income levels. According to McKinsey Global…

What J.K. Rowling Taught Us About Success

The best-selling author of the “Harry Potter” series, J.K. Rowling, has earned her place in the literary world with the sale of over 450 million books and an impressive net worth of more than $1 billion. However, she wasn’t merely…

21st Century Skills Every Student Needs

Market research firm Hanover Research recently analysed six major educational frameworks designed to improve the development of 21st-century skills, one of which was produced by national education-business coalition Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). While each framework had its own…

Essential Skills You Need In A Post-Covid 19 World

The world as we knew it has changed for good. Where we once found ourselves in crowded restaurants and cafes, social distancing is the now norm with no more than two persons to a table, separated by a meter’s distance!View…

Passive Income Ideas To Build Your Own Wealth

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could make money doing nothing at all or even while you are asleep? What once was a pipe dream is now actually possible – you just need to put in the hard work now,…

The “Kakeibo” Way of Saving Money

This old school way of financial management free from budgeting apps is popular not only in Japan but around the world and its called “Kakeibo”.View the story The “Kakeibo” Way of Saving Money Remember the good ol’ days of planning…

Communication Skills In Accountancy: Why Is It Important?

Your ability with numbers in accountancy should be as good as your communication skills if you want to stay ahead of the game.View the story Communication Skills In Accountancy: Why Is It Important? Fact – Communication is more of a…

Adaptability Skills For Career Success

Adaptability is an integral soft skill sought after by employers in the 21st century. As technology evolves, employers established in “conventional ways” may not be able to sustain profitable operations in the long run unless they are able to adapt…

Networking For Introverts

The process of making small talk and breaking the ice to establish the roots of the network can feel insincere or manipulative. To add to that, introverts often tend avoid a lot of social interactions due to a fear of…

5 Social Media Faux Pas To Avoid As A Job Seeker

So, you have just graduated or even contemplating a career change. You may have prepared your resume but what about your social media accounts? In this article, we highlight 5 blunders to avoid on social media as a job seeker……View…

5 Steps to Ensure Mental Wellbeing

Let us take you on a journey on how to ensure mental wellbeing.View the story 5 Steps to Ensure Mental Wellbeing 1. Be physically active Being active is great for your physical health while it can also improve your mental…

Coping With Imposter Syndrome

Hey, you did great at that last presentation! You’ve been keeping on top of things at work, your output has been great and your KPI is amazing! So…why do you keep feeling like it’s all going to come crumbling down…

Why An MBA Is Still Relevant In Today’s Modern Tech World

Here are more reasons to believe that an MBA is still relevant today, regardless of industry. View the story Why An MBA Is Still Relevant In Today’s Modern Tech World With technological advancements moving so rapidly, being away from the…

How To Stand Out In The Chambering Pool

It is compulsory for a law graduate intending to practise in Malaysia to undergo chambering, a practical training of nine months at a law firm. Also called a pupillage, chambering pupils practise under the supervision of a senior lawyer, and…

I’ve Completed My Law Degree- What Next?

The CLP is a 9-month long postgraduate course and professional examination taken by law graduates to qualify as a lawyer in Malaysia. The examination is conducted by the Legal Professional Qualifying Board (LPQB) of Malaysia (pursuant to the Legal Profession…

6 Tips To Improve Your Writing Skills.

Writing well takes work- but here are some tips you can use to be sure you do write your best!View the story 6 Tips To Improve Your Writing Skills. Whether you’re just venturing into writing as a career, or have…

Passion, Personality & Your Career Path

Traditionally when people think of work, it is not something that personally relates to them, or that they enjoy doing. Work was often thought of as a time set aside to do what was necessary to feed oneself and their…

Going Digital: Establishing Your Online Business

A simple fact that is slowly becoming accepted by the general public is that going digital is indeed the way to go these days, especially when it comes to doing business. As trends in recent years indicate, technological advancements have…

The Importance of Networking

Have you ever looked at someone at a work-related event and thought “Wow! This person really does know everyone.” It’s impressive, isn’t it? Watching them move from one group of people to the next, maintaining civil, charming conversation. Establishing strong…