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Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a regular meeting of the Academic and Methodological Association in the field of Law, where experts discussed the development of legal education in Kazakhstan.
The event was held in a hybrid format with the participation of representatives from MNU, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the heads of the country’s leading universities. Key topics of discussion included the integration of artificial intelligence into educational programmes, professional development for faculty, and the advancement of legal literature in the Kazakh language. During the meeting, MNU presented a comprehensive model for integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process.
The initiative includes the introduction of a new mandatory course for all undergraduate programmes – Introduction to AI: Fundamentals of Application in Legal Professions. Modules on working with AI will also be added to such courses as Legal Writing, Legal Consulting, and Moot Court. Students will acquire skills in prompt engineering, text analysis and verification, document automation, and due diligence.
For master’s students, a module on the application of AI in legal research is planned, with a focus on big data analysis and intelligent source search. Professional development courses for faculty on the use of AI in the educational process are also envisaged. Furthermore, in-depth study of AI technology regulation will be delivered within the IT Law programme.
Members of the association also discussed the need for regular professional development courses for academic staff as part of summer and winter schools. The list of courses includes Public Speaking for Educators, Emotional Intelligence, Administrative Law, and Methods for Developing Criminal Law Case Studies.
Particular attention was given to the development of educational literature in the state language. MNU is in negotiations with Oxford University Press to obtain rights for the official translation of classical legal works into Kazakh, which will provide students with access to world-class educational resources.
It is worth noting that this week, the Address of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the People of Kazakhstan highlighted pressing challenges and their solutions through digital transformation in the era of artificial intelligence.
