BAC's 2025 Legal Clubs and Societies Rewind

Law Society: A Year of Experiential Leadership

2025 Timeline

The Law Society executed 13 curated events connecting students directly to legal practice across firm visits, industry insights, and skills development.

Jan–Mar: Industry Immersion

22 Jan • Behind the Beats – Music copyright & licensing law

13 Feb • Lee Hishammudin Allen & Gledhill Visit – Top-tier firm insights

25 Feb • ZICO Firm Visit – Corporate law immersion

5 Mar • Through the Fog – Fraud & corruption in international arbitration

21 Mar • Loh & Partners Visit + Mock Crime Scene (The Price of Perfection)

Apr–Jun: Professional Development

13 Apr • Tracing the Truth – Exclusive T&H Legal Firm visit

14 May • Maybank Corporate Visit – Private banking & financial law

12 Jun • Suit Up to Impress – Building your legal practice profile

Jul–Aug: Advocacy & Institutional Learning

4 Jul • RDS in Focus – Corporate dispute resolution navigation

11-12 Aug • Parliament Visit – Legislative process & law-making

15 Aug • Through the Lens of Law – Othman Hisham & Co brand initiative

18-19 Aug • Palace of Justice Visit – Courtroom realities & judicial insights

These 13 events in 2025 gave our students valuable insights into corporate law, intellectual property, dispute resolution, litigation, and judicial work. It also was a year that reached new milestones in providing mentorship, internship opportunities, and a broad perspective on legal career pathways.

Moot Society: Voices That Persuade

2025 Competition Timeline

The Moot Society represented BAC in 4 major competitions throughout 2025, earning regional and national recognition for eloquence, legal reasoning, and preparation.

June – Local & Regional Competitions

June 2025 • BAC Moot Bootcamp – Internal training program pairing first-time mooters with seasoned competitors; judges from leading firms offered direct feedback

July – National Moot Championship

15–18 July • National Moot Championship – BAC secured 2nd Runner-Up, demonstrating excellence against top law schools nationwide

August – Regional Competition

12–15 August • ASEAN Regional Moot Court Competition – BAC placed in the top 8 regional finalists against competitors from across Southeast Asia

September – December: International Reach

Oct–Dec • International Criminal Law Moot (Virtual) – BAC participated in global advocacy forum covering war crimes and international justice

2025 marked the Moot Society’s most successful year, tripling national placements and entering the international arena. These victories are from months of discipline, teamwork, and BAC’s growing reputation as a hub for excellence in advocacy.

ALSA: Connecting Across Borders

2025 Timeline: 20 Events Across 8 Months

BAC's ALSA chapter organized 20 events connecting students to Asia-Pacific legal networks through international exchange, workshops, and collaborative initiatives.

Feb–Mar: Foundational Events

5 Feb • ALSA Chapter Launch – Goal-setting & member onboarding

14 Feb • ALSA Workshop: Digital Law in Southeast Asia

20 Feb • ALSA Competition Trials (Preparatory event)

8 Mar • Cross-Border Legal Systems Panel Discussion

15 Mar • ALSA-ILSA Collaboration Workshop

Apr–May: Regional Competition & Engagement

12 Apr • ASEAN Legal Exchange Regional Competition

18 Apr • Southeast Asian Bar Association Networking Event

2 May • International Arbitration Roundtable

22 May • ALSA Scholarship & Fellowship Fair

Jun–Jul: ASEAN Legal Exchange Week

2–6 Jun • ASEAN Legal Exchange Week (5 days)

Delegates from 8 countries | Sustainability Law Summit | Digital Commerce Panel | Cross-Border Justice Forum | Cultural Exchange Dinner | Closing Symposium

12 Jun • Post-Exchange Networking Breakfast

25 Jun • ALSA Publications Workshop (preparing exchange summary)

10 Jul • Regional Student Publication Launch

Aug–Sep: Consolidation & Advocacy

8 Aug • ALSA Legal Aid Initiative Launch

20 Aug • ALSA Environmental Law Campaign

5 Sep • ALSA Year-End Reflection Symposium

20 events embedded global citizenship into BAC's legal curriculum. Through international partnerships, student competitions, and collaborative publications, ALSA positioned BAC as a gateway to Asia-Pacific legal networks.

WLRC: Empowering Through Research and Reform

2025 Timeline: 5 Advocacy Initiatives

The Women's Law Reform Committee transformed research into action across advocacy, community outreach, and policy reform throughout 2025.

March: Community Shelter Visit

8 March • WLRC members visited a shelter for domestic violence survivors, providing legal awareness workshops on restraining orders and emergency housing rights. 35 participants engaged directly with advocacy materials.

May: GBV Panel & Policy Research

15 May • BAC Equality Forum: Gender-Based Violence Legal Frameworks Panel with prosecutors, advocates, and survivors. 150 attendees heard evidence-backed discussions on legal reforms needed for survivor protection.

WLRC released gender equity workplace research: Findings cited by local NGOs in national policy consultations.

June: Parliamentary Debates Series

22 June • Parliamentary Debate: The Future of Workplace Protections for Women in Malaysia. 45 law students participated as speakers and judges.

July: Wellness and Rights Advocacy

12 July • Mental Health & Legal Rights Workshop: WLRC partnered with mental health professionals to explore trauma-informed legal advocacy. 60 attendees learned how legal protections intersect with wellness.

August: Her Rights, Our Future Campaign

Ongoing through August • Campaign blending legal education with storytelling. 80 law student volunteers reached 7 communities: schools, community centers, grassroots organizations. Simplified complex legal protections into relatable narratives for diverse audiences.

5 initiatives reached 270+ individuals with legal awareness. WLRC proved that research, when grounded in grit and community partnership, becomes a force for reform. Their work demonstrated that law students can bridge the gap between legal scholarship and lived experience.

Amnesty: Law in the Service of Humanity

2025 Timeline: 4 Campaigns for Justice

Amnesty BAC transformed human rights advocacy through four major campaigns connecting students to global movements for justice throughout 2025.

January: World Heritage Rights Initiative

17 January • Launch campaign exploring indigenous land rights and cultural heritage protection in Southeast Asia. 120 students engaged with legal frameworks balancing development and community sovereignty.

May: Justice in Action Week

5–10 May • Campus-wide initiative with: Film screenings exploring freedom of expression & press rights | Panel discussions on refugee law & asylum protections | Volunteer sign-ups for legal aid organizations.

150 students attended; 60 committed to ongoing volunteer work.

August: Refugee Legal Advocacy Program

Throughout August • Collaboration with refugee aid organizations: 45 law students delivered legal awareness sessions on asylum rights, documentation, and labor protections. Provided translation support and case referrals.

200+ refugees informed of their legal protections; 8 cases referred to legal counsel.

November: Global Defenders Vigil

10 November • International Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil honoring activists, lawyers, and defenders imprisoned or silenced for pursuing justice. 200+ students stood in solidarity, reinforcing commitment to defend human rights globally.

4 campaigns + 200+ refugee participants + 60 ongoing volunteers + 200+ vigil attendees = 470+ lives touched. Amnesty BAC proved that law students are advocates, translators, and witnesses. Justice, they learned, begins with showing up.