Essay by Attachment Chuah Jie Ni
1         Chuah Jie Ni, Multimedia University, 3 months
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2        I’ve learned to search for cases (especially by using
CLJ and Lexis) according to my needs.  From those cases I’
ve learned to pick up points which are important that can be
used.  I’ve also learned to prepare submission.   I’ve to
relate the cases found to the points that I  want to submit. I
also have to do translation in which I never have the
chance to do in University. I get to attend court for
hearings, trials, open court and In Chambers. This chance
is a very good exposure for me because attachment
students don’t normally get to go to court. I see the way my
boss presents his cases and get to learn advocacy skills.

3         The most interesting part would be going to court
with my boss. The first time I went I was awed with the
grand (and huge) building.  I get to see the proceedings in
open court and in chambers.   Then there is this case
which involves 16 lawyers.  It is fun to see all the counsel  
arguing and presenting their points and trying to twist their
way out with words. I also get to attend a cross-examination
.The way my boss plays around with words is amazing.
                                 
4         The most memorable experience is meeting all my
colleagues and of course my boss. Before I came I was
worried I couldn’t get along with my colleagues but I was so
wrong! They are very friendly and fun to hang around and
always provide a helping hand  whenever  I’ve any
difficulties.

5         The advice given by boss are all very good and
helpful.   He keeps reminding me to brush up my  English
because it is very important and he’ll never fail to correct
me, especially my grammar. He also reminded me to be
meticulous, caution and quick-witted.

6         The staff of ACC are very helpful especially Jo,
Marina, CBL, Hamidah and Rizal and May. Whenever I’ve
any problems they are always ready to help. They will help
to correct my mistakes as well. Whenever I can’t locate a
particular file, they will help me to find it. Whenever I am
given a task, they are there to brief and guide.

7         My experience here is similar to my classmates
except I get to go to court. Most of the lawyers wouldn’t
bring any attachment student to court but my boss actually
encourages me to go. I find that the judges are very learned
and quite strict.  From the hearings/ trials that I went, Dato’
Kang and Dr. Badariah impressed me the most. They are
so knowledgeable and play with the words around so
beautifully.

8         It’s a fulfilling experience because it widens up my
horizon and I get to meet wonderful friends! The best thing
is seeing my research being used by boss. Just for a small
point- the test of insolvency- and I had to go through a large
pool of cases and slowly narrowed them to a handful and
saw them being presented before  the judge. The judge
seemed quite impressed. I was happy to learn how to
distinguish cases cited by the opponents and to make the
authorities that they cite   irrelevant.
Miss Chuah Ji Nie with
Mr  Alex Chang & Miss
Chew Wai Ling
Admission to the Bar for
Chan Pooi Ling.

L-R Puan Hendon, former
chairlady of the Bar, Ms Kalai
the interpreter, Ms C T Chan
(the mover) and Alex...
Miss NurAzhan with her
Master Mr Alex Chang.