A New Graduate Model: Meeting of the Academic and Methodological Association Held at MNU

Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a meeting of the Academic and Methodological Association in the field of Law. The event brought together representatives of relevant government bodies, universities training future legal professionals, and employers to discuss key directions for the development of legal education in Kazakhstan.

The meeting was held in a hybrid format, enabling a wide exchange of views. Participants reviewed the proposed graduate model for Law education programs, along with recommendations developed during recent Parliamentary hearings on the reform of legal education. The graduate model, presented by MNU faculty, outlines the comprehensive profile of a modern legal professional. It emphasises the integration of fundamental legal knowledge with advanced digital literacy, analytical thinking, communication, and ethical competencies.

The meeting also featured proposals to standardise educational programs and to establish a Centre for the Recognition of Qualifications in the field of Law. Additional emphasis was placed on strengthening practical training through legal clinics and enhancing the legal education infrastructure. Representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan voiced their support for the initiatives put forward by the Association’s members.

This meeting follows a strategic session held at MNU last May, dedicated to the development of the Concept for Legal Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025–2030 as part of the Association’s activities.