Qualification

• Third year law students or final year law students or Bachelor of Law
(Hons.) or Bachelor of Arts with at least Second-Class Upper division
or equivalent grade at the time of the application.
• Interested applicants must demonstrate:
 a good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English language,
both written and oral;
 well-developed writing skills and analytical thinking;
 proven research experience and capability through publication
achievements or other professional recognition and
involvement;
 ability to work collegially with colleagues and other judicial
officers.
• For further details of the Programme, please visit our kehakiman
portal at https://www.kehakiman.gov.my/ms/program-sangkutan-
mahkamah-atasan.

Terms and Place of the Internship

• The duration of the internship is one (1) month or any period as may

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME WITH •

be determined from time to time.
Interns will be stationed at the Research Division, Office of the Chief
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF MALAYSIA Justice, Federal Court of Malaysia at the Palace of Justice,
Putrajaya.
The Office of the Chief Registrar of the • Familiarity with trial and appellate • As this is an unpaid internship, all interns are responsible for making
Federal Court is searching for law students their own travel and lodging arrangements.
court proceedings;
and law graduates with excellent • Interns are required to sign the declaration form under the Official
academic achievements and strong
research profile to join the Internship
• Effective research, copyediting and Secrets Act 1972.
problem-solving skills;
Programme with the Right Honourable the
Chief Justice of Malaysia. This is a
renowned Internship Programme as interns
• Ability to bridge between the legal Application
will have the opportunity to work with and theories and practical gap in the legal
education; • Applicants are required to submit the following documents when
be guided by the Right Honourable the
applying:
Chief Justice. Interns will be exposed to the
various practical aspects and workings of • Refined professional conduct such as  Application Form. The application form can be downloaded
Court proceedings (appellate level), vast punctuality, integrity, confidentiality, from https://www.kehakiman.gov.my/ms/program-sangkutan-
research areas and experience the work and good time management. mahkamah-atasan;
culture at the apex court. This is to ensure  Cover letter / statement of intent specifying your areas of
that during the internship programme, the Internship contents and learning areas: interest and the reasons why you are applying for the internship;
interns will have access to the best-in-class • Observe court proceedings at the
training and development opportunities Federal Court chaired by the Right
 Current Curricular Vitae;
throughout their internship journey. Honourable the Chief Justice and  Academic transcripts / Examination result slip for past semesters;
prepare proceedings’ report after the  Relevant certificates;
Interns will also be working closely with conclusion of the said proceedings;
many experienced and skilful judicial
• Expose to the process of effective
 Self-edited writing sample(s).
officers such as the Special Officers to the
Right Honourable the Chief Justice and the legal research, legal drafting, legal
Research Officers of the Research Division c o p y e d itin g , p re p a r in g case
summaries, legal opinions, speeches, Submissions and Contact
of the Federal Court and be surrounded by
inspiring leaders and supportive peers in a proofreading and translations under • Applications are to be emailed to
diverse workforce. In addition, interns will the direct supervision of the Special bahagianlatihan@kehakiman.gov.my and cc to
also be able to enjoy a conducive work Officers to the Right Honourable the judicialclerk@kehakiman.gov.my at least one (1) month before the
environment, up-to-date library and online Chief Justice and the Research proposed date to join the Internship Programme.
Officers;
legal resources, online training and talks, • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
high-quality research support facilities and
a well-equipped gymnasium. • Participate in legal discussions with the • For any query, please contact:
Right Honourable the Chief Justice,
WAN AIMA NADZIHAH WAN SULAIMAN
Additionally, our experienced judicial Special Officers to the Right
Honourable the Chief Justice and the Senior Research Officer, Research Division, Office of the Chief Justice
officers will also offer mentorship and
Tel. no: 03-8880 3921 / 019-2032 310
guidance, enabling them to tap into the Research Officers, from time to time;
Email address: aima@kehakiman.gov.my
interns’ innate talent, creativity and
curiosity, discover their professional and • Participate in special projects that are
MAISARAH JUHARI
personal potential, challenge ideas, build integral to Court’s administration and
Senior Research Officer, Research Division, Office of the Chief Justice
their confidence, develop analytical skills governance;
Tel. no: 03-8880 4559 / 012-288 0962
and competencies for their growth and
Email address: maisarahjuhari@kehakiman.gov.my
thrive as problem solvers in an increasingly • Observe e -review and case
complex legal world environment. We management process handled by AHMAD AFIQ HASAN
promote strong work ethics, research Deputy Registrars at the Registry of the Research Officer, Research Division, Office of the Chief Justice
integrity and accountability, and Federal Court / Court of Appeal; Tel. no.: 03-8880 3555 / 019-429 6509
commitment to excellence.
Email address: ahmadafiq@kehakiman.gov.my
• Attend formal events organized by the
The following objectives and
competencies are anticipated of interns at
Office of the Chief Registrar of the • For further details of the Programme, please visit our kehakiman
Federal Court of Malaysia. portal at https://www.kehakiman.gov.my/ms/program-sangkutan-
the conclusion of their internship:
mahkamahatasan
• A clearer awareness of the demands At the end of the internship, interns will
placed on modern judicial and legal have an exit interview to illustrate and
service as well as the difficulties faced; report their learnings and experiences to
the Director of the Research Division and
• Broader perspective on the practical
the Special Officers to the Right
aspects of legal knowledge; Honourable the Chief Justice.
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