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The Faculty of Law, University of Malaya is the first law faculty in Malaysia. The Faculty is located in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and has been engaged in legal education and research since 1972. Graduates of the Faculty of Law are primarily employed in the legal profession and judicial and legal service as well as in various professions from government administration to commerce, banking, finance, politics and non-governmental organisations.
His Royal Highness The Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-Lah
The Sultan Azlan Shah Lecture Series

The Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture series has been organised by the Faculty of Law since 1986 in recognition of His Royal Highness’ exceptional contribution to the development of Malaysian law and legal education as well as his tireless support of the faculty.

The first Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture organised by the Faculty of Law of the University of Malaya was delivered at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on April 23, 1986 by Professor W.R. Cornish of the London School of Economics entitled "The Colour of Office". Held annually, the lecture series has brought to shore judges and legal academics from the Commonwealth and other common law countries to share their wisdom and insight into various aspects of law. The 22nd lecture was delivered by the former Prime Minister of Britain, Mr. Tony Blair entitled "The Role of the Judge in a Human Rights World" at the Mandarin Oriental in August 2008.

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23rd Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture 2009
The annual Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture will be held on 15 December 2009 in Kuala Lumpur.  The lecture will be delivered by the Right Honourable the Lord Mance, Justice of The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.  The lecture is entitled “The Changing Role of an Independent Judiciary”....More Info
Public Lecture: "Elephants on Skateboards: The Challenges of Managing Aboriginal Title Litigation" by Miss Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is a citizen of the Haida Nation from Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. She holds degrees in computer science and law from the University of British Columbia. She has practiced in the area of aboriginal-environmental law for the last 12 years, and restricts her personal law practice at White Raven Law in this area....More Info
Seminar: "Corporate Social Responsibility & the Law"
In conjunction with "The Colloquium on Contemporary Legal Issues in Malaysia" organised by the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, you are cordially invited to a seminar entitled "CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & THE LAW" on 12th October 2009...More Info
LECTURE:"Data Protection: Too Litle, Too Poor" by Professor Abu Bakar Munir
After a long wait of more than a decade, on 17 June 2009, the Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Culture announced in Parliament that the Personal Data Protection Bill is to be presented for the first reading in October 2009. The Deputy Minister stated, "We are determined to get it done this year. This Act is vital in protecting our privacy and to safeguard personal information"....More Info
LECTURE: "Judicial Independence in the United States" by Judge David M.Ebel
Judge Ebel is a Federal Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, having served in that capacity now for almost twenty years. This is one of twelve regional appellate courts in the country that sits just below the United States Supreme Court....More Info
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