Thomas Philip Lawyers
Lawgistics Australia partners with Thomas Philip Lawyers, a leading Kuala Lumpur–based law firm, to deliver a structured and professionally supervised international internship experience for Australian law students.
About the Firm
Founded in Kuala Lumpur, Thomas Philip Lawyers is a well-established Malaysian law firm with a strong reputation in dispute resolution and litigation. The firm acts for a broad range of corporate, commercial and individual clients and is known for its rigorous legal practice, mentoring culture and commitment to professional and personal development.
Interns are integrated into the firm’s daily operations, gaining exposure to real legal matters and court-related work within a supportive and structured environment.
Legal Practice Exposure
Students placed with Thomas Philip Lawyers gain supervised exposure to:
Civil and commercial litigation
Dispute resolution and court processes
Legal research and drafting
Observation of live court proceedings
All work is undertaken under the supervision of qualified Malaysian legal practitioners, with tasks appropriately scoped for undergraduate law students.
Learning Environment
Thomas Philip Lawyers provides a professional office environment that supports:
Practical skills development
Cross-border legal awareness
Exposure to Southeast Asian legal systems
Professional communication and workplace readiness
The firm has prior experience hosting international students and operates within established supervision and compliance frameworks.
Supervision & Mentorship
Each student is assigned a designated legal supervisor
Ongoing mentoring and feedback throughout the placement
Clear boundaries around work scope and professional responsibility
Emphasis on ethical practice, confidentiality and professional conduct
Role of Lawgistics Australia
While Thomas Philip Lawyers provides legal supervision and practical training, Lawgistics Australia manages all coordination from Australia and student support, including:
Welfare support and escalation
24/7 communication access
University liaison and reporting
This structure ensures clear governance, reduces administrative burden on partner universities and maintains consistent delivery standards.
Alignment with the New Colombo Plan (NCP)
The collaboration between Lawgistics Australia and Thomas Philip Lawyers supports the objectives of the New Colombo Plan by offering:
Structured, in-country legal experience in Southeast Asia
Supervised professional learning
Cultural immersion and Asia capability development
Strengthened Australia–Asia legal and professional connections