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Jonathan Joseph  Lim Bing Yee

Jonathan Joseph Lim Bing Yee

Final Year Law Undergraduate

Summary

A Final Year Law Student with interests in Debating and Finance. Currently my aspiration is to one day practice law. In the interim, I seek opportunities to gain exposure into the legal profession in order to gauge my interests indifferent practice areas.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Legal Intern

Messrs YP Tan & Ong
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in the Drafting of cause papers such as transfer applications , setting aside orders and winding up petitions.
  • Analysed case law on a case pertaining to the locus standi of beneficiaries in challenging a will determining possible strategies.
  • Gained valuable insight into insurance and personal injury law.
  • Participated in and took notes during meetings.
  • Assisted in the preparation for a trial by creating bundles of documents, authorities and pleadings.

Deputy Director of Internal Moots

Brickfields Asia College Mooting Society
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tasked with corresponding with judges for the BAC Internal Moot, managed to obtain panel of judges from the judiciary including a judge from the apex court of Malaysia.
  • Organised the " Baby Mooters Guide to Moot" for beginner mooters and presented a talk on oral advocacy.
  • In charge of the operations of bailiffs for the society's annual Novice Moot

Treasurer

Brickfields Asia College Debate Club
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Drafted finance reports to ensure the financial well-being of the club.
  • Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses ensuring maximum opportunity for members to partake in tournaments.
  • Corresponded with the requisite stakeholders in order to receive adequate funding for members to be able to participate in tournaments.

Editor

Brickfields Asia College Law Society
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Produced issues of "The Akhbar" the society's flagship infographic series discussing important current topics such as the MalaysiaKini Contempt case and the fundamental rights of the Malaysian Federal Constitution.
  • Produced summaries for events organised by the society to aid members who were unbale to attend live events.

Assistant Monitor

Level 7 Academy
Puchong, Selangor
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assisted teachers in the teaching of the ACE education system, a unique educational system focusing on inquisitorial learning.
  • Addressed academic questions by students regarding the syllabus.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Cardiff University
Cardiff, CRF
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Laws -

Brickfields Asia College
Petaling Jaya
04.2021 - 07.2022

Foundation in Law -

Brickfields Asia College
Petaling Jaya
04.2020 - 03.2021

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -

SMK St Paul
Seremban
01.2015 - 12.2019

Skills

    English Proficiency

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Accomplishments

    Taylor's Intervarsity Mooting Competition

    1st Runner Up, 3rd Breaking Team

  • This Moot Centered around three primary issues including the admissibility of evidence upon appeal, the Tort of Conspiracy and the assessment of exemplary damages.
  • I primarily addressed the issue pertaining to the admissibility of evidence whereas my partner handled the remaining issues.

  • Cardiff University Law Society & Malaysian Society Speed Mooting Competition

    2nd Best Speaker

  • This Moot concerned the area of contract law, in particular the issues of the validity of an offer and acceptance.
  • I primarily addressed the issue pertaining to revocation of the said offer.

  • Kuala Lumpur Bar - Lincoln's Inn Alumni Association of Malaysia | e-Moot Court Competition 2021

  • Moot competition based on the landmark Malaysian case of Peguam Negara Malaysia v Malaysiakini Dot Com concerning third-party liability for contempt proceedings.
  • I was the Lead Oralist and I also worked to prepare written submissions for both Applicant and Respondent sides.

  • KPUM Peek-A-Moot Novice Moot Simulation

  • This Moot was centered in an Arbitration setting with regard to trade and commercial law and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
  • I addressed issues pertaining to Article 35 of the CISG.

  • OUP & the ICCA Moot

  • National level Moot regarding the issue of third party misrepresentation liability.
  • Represented Cardiff University as lead oralist.

  • Cardiff University Law Society First Year Speed Moot

    Finals Judge

  • Moot competition for first year students concerning the issues of the distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat.
  • Judged all rounds and offered valuable feedback to the mooters.

  • Bristol Pro-Am Debate 2022

    Bronze Finalist, 12th Breaking Team

  • Varsity debate tournament with participants from top universities throughout the UK where competitors are assessed on their coherence in argumentation.
  • Debated several motion themes ranging from International relations to governmental policy.

  • Malaysian National Inter-Varsity Debate Championship 2021
    Pre-Semi Finalist, 10th Breaking Team Open Category

  • National-level varsity debate tournament with participants from several top universities of Malaysia where competitors are assessed on their coherence in argument making as well as public speaking skills.
  • Debated several motion themes ranging from Economics, Social Justice and International Relations.

  • International Scholastic Debating Championship 2022
    Semi-Finals Judge Junior Category

  • Debate Tournament held in the World Scholar's Cup (WSC) format for Debaters aged 11-18.
  • Judges are ranked on the quality of feedback and justification of their decision of the debate by the debaters.

Timeline

Bachelor of Laws -

Cardiff University
09.2022 - Current

Legal Intern

Messrs YP Tan & Ong
12.2021 - 01.2022

Treasurer

Brickfields Asia College Debate Club
12.2021 - 01.2022

Deputy Director of Internal Moots

Brickfields Asia College Mooting Society
08.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Laws -

Brickfields Asia College
04.2021 - 07.2022

Editor

Brickfields Asia College Law Society
02.2021 - 09.2021

Foundation in Law -

Brickfields Asia College
04.2020 - 03.2021

Assistant Monitor

Level 7 Academy
02.2020 - 03.2020

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -

SMK St Paul
01.2015 - 12.2019
Jonathan Joseph Lim Bing YeeFinal Year Law Undergraduate