Question 1: Please explain why you have chosen to apply to City Law School (max 200 words)
I have chosen City Law School for its well-established reputation and dedication to shape qualified
barristers. I am aware that the University provides high quality programmes and lecturers held by
experienced barristers who are also authors of the BTC textbooks in use in the UK. Furthermore, the
small-sized classes would ensure me to properly attend the courses and cooperate with professors
and peers.
Question 2: Please list any mini-pupillages (max 200 words)
During my first year of undergraduates, I have interned in a conveyancing law firm which was a very
rewarding and fruitful experience. The medium sized firm allowed me to meet and work with all of its
members including clerks, secretaries, junior counsels and senior firm partners. During the internship,
I was mainly assigned administrative work that I carried out with the administrative side of the firm,
moreover I had the chance to cooperate with lawyers and even join them for lunch. The internship
provided me with precious on-field experience and led me develop a better approach to the studying
of law and its application to real world. I could realize that being a barrister does not only require legal
knowledge but also advocacy skills and self-confidence.
Question 3: Please provide details of any advocacy, mooting and public speaking (max 200 words)
Being president of the Malaysian Society for a year, gave me the opportunity to give out speeches
and presentations in front of large audiences during events and social nights. As the society main
coordinator, I had to plan social events and society nights which allowed me to increase my public
speaking skills. I also held a student briefing with my committee members in front of nearly a hundred
students who were going to enrol to UK universities. Being head of the society improved my critical
thinking skills and the ability to think on my feet when facing unexpected difficulties. Furthermore, I
participated in the advocacy society’s speed-mooting competition and have been able to proceed to
the semi-finals. Joining this competition led me to gain advocacy skills and provided me with practical
experience which is impossible to gain by attending University courses.
Question 4: Do you have any other bar related experience? (max 200 words)
I joined the advocacy society to attend a public court hearing in the Liverpool crown court. Observing
a real-life court trial, allowed me to understand the court procedures and formalities. Furthermore,
interning in a law firm and working alongside with professional barristers, I had the opportunity to visit
tribunals and attend hearings.
Another relevant experience of mine, was when I attended as audience a debating competition held
by the debating society. During the competition I could analyse strengths and weaknesses of each
contestant and also learn effective advocacy techniques. Moreover, attending the advocacy society
speed mooting competition, as audience again, allowed me to understand formalities and procedures
involved in a court trial.
Question 5: Why do you want to train as a barrister? (max 200 words)
The main reason that led me to pursue the barrister’s career is my willingness to help citizens in need
who cannot fence for themselves. Being a barrister requires self –confidence and willingness to
defence public interest and struggle for social justice. I have always been keen on helping those in
need, especially when they are not given space to express themselves or do not own a proper legal
knowledge to fence for their rights.
Before starting my undergraduate studies, I interned in an employment law firm, an experience that
definitely kick-started my interest in pursuing a career in this field. Looking at my mentor and other
barristers of the firm working passionately and with self-integrity made me realise that pursuing this
career would not only allow me to support those in need but it would also be extremely rewarding.
I have chosen City Law School for its well-established reputation and dedication to shape qualified
barristers. I am aware that the University provides high quality programmes and lecturers held by
experienced barristers who are also authors of the BTC textbooks in use in the UK. Furthermore, the
small-sized classes would ensure me to properly attend the courses and cooperate with professors
and peers.
Question 2: Please list any mini-pupillages (max 200 words)
During my first year of undergraduates, I have interned in a conveyancing law firm which was a very
rewarding and fruitful experience. The medium sized firm allowed me to meet and work with all of its
members including clerks, secretaries, junior counsels and senior firm partners. During the internship,
I was mainly assigned administrative work that I carried out with the administrative side of the firm,
moreover I had the chance to cooperate with lawyers and even join them for lunch. The internship
provided me with precious on-field experience and led me develop a better approach to the studying
of law and its application to real world. I could realize that being a barrister does not only require legal
knowledge but also advocacy skills and self-confidence.
Question 3: Please provide details of any advocacy, mooting and public speaking (max 200 words)
Being president of the Malaysian Society for a year, gave me the opportunity to give out speeches
and presentations in front of large audiences during events and social nights. As the society main
coordinator, I had to plan social events and society nights which allowed me to increase my public
speaking skills. I also held a student briefing with my committee members in front of nearly a hundred
students who were going to enrol to UK universities. Being head of the society improved my critical
thinking skills and the ability to think on my feet when facing unexpected difficulties. Furthermore, I
participated in the advocacy society’s speed-mooting competition and have been able to proceed to
the semi-finals. Joining this competition led me to gain advocacy skills and provided me with practical
experience which is impossible to gain by attending University courses.
Question 4: Do you have any other bar related experience? (max 200 words)
I joined the advocacy society to attend a public court hearing in the Liverpool crown court. Observing
a real-life court trial, allowed me to understand the court procedures and formalities. Furthermore,
interning in a law firm and working alongside with professional barristers, I had the opportunity to visit
tribunals and attend hearings.
Another relevant experience of mine, was when I attended as audience a debating competition held
by the debating society. During the competition I could analyse strengths and weaknesses of each
contestant and also learn effective advocacy techniques. Moreover, attending the advocacy society
speed mooting competition, as audience again, allowed me to understand formalities and procedures
involved in a court trial.
Question 5: Why do you want to train as a barrister? (max 200 words)
The main reason that led me to pursue the barrister’s career is my willingness to help citizens in need
who cannot fence for themselves. Being a barrister requires self –confidence and willingness to
defence public interest and struggle for social justice. I have always been keen on helping those in
need, especially when they are not given space to express themselves or do not own a proper legal
knowledge to fence for their rights.
Before starting my undergraduate studies, I interned in an employment law firm, an experience that
definitely kick-started my interest in pursuing a career in this field. Looking at my mentor and other
barristers of the firm working passionately and with self-integrity made me realise that pursuing this
career would not only allow me to support those in need but it would also be extremely rewarding.
