Hi Meng Fai, first of all, we wish to congratulate you for obtaining 1^st class honour in LLB.

Q: Can you tell us about yourself?

A: I come from a family of four, me being the eldest and I am from KL. I had my primary education in SRJK (C) Sentul and secondary education In Methodist Boys Secondary School Kuala Lumpur. I did my LLB in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Q: Did you expect that you would be graduating with a 1st class degree? How did you feel when you came to know about your results?

A: I did not really expect to graduate with 1st class as I did not put a lot of emphasis on the results. I believe that results do not define how good a lawyer you are. But nonetheless, I was excited to know about my result.

Q: How many of your classmates managed to graduate with a 1st class degree this year? Who are they?

A: There are four of us who graduated with 1st class. They are  Chai Wai Hong, Chin Hui Juin, Lee Fong Ling and I.

Q: We also understand that you have also been awarded with UKM’s “Anugerah DiRaja” during the recent Convocation Ceremony held on 9 August 2008.  Can you briefly explain about the award and what are the criteria to receive such an award? Can you list down some of your achievements that helped you win this award?

A:  This Award is given by the Chancellor of UKM to acknowledge the achievements of students who excel in academic as well as co-curriculum activities. The award is given to two students who has achieve results higher than 3.67 and has exhibited leadership qualities during their course of study.  I believe that my experience in debating and mooting has helped a lot in this area. Among others, I participated in the Asian Law Students Conference in Jakarta and UKM won the debating tournament and I won the Best Debater award. I have also won the Inter University law faculty Bahasa Malaysia Debate. My other experience is participating in other Asian Level conference and tournaments would have scored points too.

Q: Can you share some secrets/tips for achieving excellent academic results?

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Jinan is newly graduated from UKM Law Faculty. She has won the title of 1st UKM Ms Inspiration 2008. Jinan being the out spoken, energetic and intelligent law student has participated in numerous international law activities.

Below is the interview conducted by eLawyer with Jinan.

Can you briefly tell us about yourself?

My full name is Jinan bt Mohd Pauzi. I’ve just completed my final year at UKM’s Faculty of Law. I grew up in Massachusetts, USA thinking that I was half-Negro (a long story that one). I’m now staying in Kajang with my parents after spending five years away from home in a boarding school and a year in matriculation. I like to travel, read fantasy novels and bloghop.

I’m also scared to death of cockroaches and streamyx breakdowns (Yes, I do love Facebook that much!). I used to be fluent in Japanese, can write and read Korean (kindergarten level only, people) and can totally understand (but not speak) hard-core Kelantanese. Recently, I’ve unearthed a hidden talent which is- I’m really good at using my toes to grab things beyond my arms reach (e.g. tv remote). Ok, I’d better stop before I start telling about my pet rabbit which I accidently killed by hosing it down with hot water. Oops.

We understand that you have won the title of “UKM Ms Inspiration 2008”, what are the assessment criteria for someone to receive this award?

According to the organizers (I asked ok), the chosen female student is assessed by their achievements in both academics and extra-curricular activities. She must also have the extra “x-factor” or an “all-rounder” that makes her an inspiration for other students. This is the first time UKM has given out this of award. I just wonder why they didn’t make a Mr Inspiration award? Weird. I could have used a little company on that big stage. Oh well, maybe next year.

What are your achievements which make you won this award?

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We are glad to conduct this interview with Mr Chris Tan Chur Pim. He is a young and dynamic lawyer, who is wise to take the advantage of IT. Chris’ firm, Chur Associates, is the 1st law firm in Malaysia having presence in Facebook, which has attracted almost 200 members as at today.

Chris Tan is also well known as a lawyer who always thinks “out of the box”. His creativity can be seen from the office design and organisation structure of his firm. In fact, his law firm looks more like a desinger house. He proudly told us that yes, “lawyer is a designer, who designs legal solutions to meet clients’ needs.”

Below is the interview content:

Personal

Can you tell us about yourself, in terms of your practice experience and positions that you hold.

I am a Managing Partner of Chur Associates. CA is a boutique legal firm founded in 2004. We specialise in designing legal solutions catered to our clients’ needs. CA’s brand promise is “We Deliver!” To that end, we offer our clients the necessary means and methods to ensure their requirements are met.

 Please refer to http://www.churassociates.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26 for full profile.

This question is a bit odd but I think the law students or those who plan to take up law may be interested to know. Why do you choose to become a lawyer? In your opinion, what are the characters make a good lawyer?

Becoming a lawyer was a logical step for me, since I had what I see as complementary characteristics. One of my strengths is my oration, and I enjoy thoroughly speaking on stage.

It is important for a lawyer to be able to communicate well, in sending the message across. Supporting that would be a person’s analytical skill. Also, a good lawyer should possess the ability to be objective all the time.

Law Firm Management
 
Can you tell us about Chur Associates, the firm’s background, areas of practice and people?
Chur Associates is a legal firm with a difference – We Deliver!

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