Description
Law and technology may seem at odds with each other, but emerging trends prove otherwise. The rise in the use of, and interest in, digital and technological resources, and the transformations they have brought and can bring to the legal profession, are indisputable. These innovations have disrupted, and will continue to disrupt, the provision of legal services, as more individuals and organisations turn to tech-tools for effective and affordable ways to handle legal issues, craft legal documents and/or connect to legal services.
Now is the time for Malaysian lawyers to harness the power of technology in order to be better equipped to stay competitive in providing legal services locally and globally.
Whether you are a partner in a large law firm, a sole proprietor, a newly minted Member of the Bar, or a pupil in chambers,
embark on the Bar Council Be TechLegal journey with an innovative course that will open the doors to the world of coding for the lawyer in you.
Having completed Step 2, you are now ready to leapfrog into the world of advanced coding. Learn the baseline requirements for the development of your specific tech-tool, and explore how to set up a framework to ensure the sustainability of the product and/or service you will create. Connect with technology providers who may become your partners on this journey.
Prerequisites: Your own laptop, the confidence that you can change your legal world through technology, and the need to continue learning in this direction.
Three winning teams of the Malaysian Bar Legal Hackathon will receive:
- An opportunity to work with a tech company to make the product(s)
and/or service(s) a reality
- 8 CPD points in CPD Cycle 4 for Members and pupils in chambers
- A refund of RM400 of the total fee paid for Steps 1 to 4 (subject to terms and conditions)
- A Be TechLegal certificate that details the skills learned on this journey
Individuals who complete Steps 1 to 4 will receive:
- An opportunity to work with a tech company to make the product(s) and/or service(s) a reality
- A refund of RM200 of the total fee paid for Steps 1 to 4
- A Be TechLegal certificate that details the skills learned on this journey
Individuals who complete Steps 1 to 3 will receive:
- A Be TechLegal Certificate that details that skills learned on this journey
Terms and Conditions
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For events with registration fees, all payments must be made in advance, including bank charges. Registration will be confirmed once proof of payment is provided by email or fax, and full payment is received.
For events that are not organised by Bar Council, please note that you are subject to the relevant terms and conditions specified by the external providers.
Goods and Services Tax ("GST")
Certain supplies of goods and services that we make may be subject to GST, and we are required to levy GST on such taxable goods and services from 1 Apr 2015.
We reserve the right to implement any necessary changes to our policies on goods and services that we may supply or on supplies we may receive from vendors.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the event.
If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
- Full refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser three business days before the event.
- No refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser less than three business days from the event.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.
Attendance
CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
Privacy
The personal information that you provide to the Bar Council, whether now or in the future, may be used, recorded, stored, disclosed or otherwise processed by or on behalf of the Bar Council for the purposes of facilitation and organisation of this event, research and audit, maintenance of a participant database for the promotion of this event, and such ancillary services as may be relevant.
Disclaimer
- Materials will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
- No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
- No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Bar Council and speaker(s).
