The Research School of German and Administrative Law

About the Research School Current projects Completed projects RESEARCH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Research seminars Student clubs

About the Research School

The Research School of German and Administrative Law was established in 2020 to conduct systematic research in public law, with a particular focus on administrative and administrative procedural law. One of the School’s key objectives is to study and integrate German Public Law, researching and adopting best practices for their eventual incorporation into Kazakhstan’s legislation and legal doctrine.

The School maintains an extensive network of international partners, including universities and research centers in Germany, Ukraine, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, and other countries. Additionally, the School regularly collaborates with non-governmental organizations and foundations such as GIZ, IRZ, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

Preferred areas of research include:

Administrative Law
Administrative Justice
Administrative and Tort Law
Service Law
Police Law
German Public Law
Methodology for Solving Legal Cases
Animal Law

The Research School of German and Administrative Law is a structural subdivision of the MNU Law School, and it incorporates the Centre for German Law and the Centre for Animal Law.

The School’s staff consists of:

Full-time faculty
Doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students.

The School’s team is dedicated to advancing knowledge in these specialised fields of law.

Roman Melnik

Director, Doctor of Law, Professor at MNU

Tatiyana Chekhovich

Doctor of Law, Teaching Professor

Roman Bramontov

Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer

Nurken Aimenov

Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer

Lidiya Martynova

Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer

Seul Hong

Master of Laws, Senior Lecturer

Oles Koterlin

Master of Laws, Lecturer

Anel Ondash

Bachelor of Laws, Research Assistant, Instructor

Project Title	Supervisor	Participants	Implementation Period	Brief Description
Hunting Tours in Kazakhstan: Criminal and Administrative-Legal Qualification of Advertising, Organisation, and Participation in Hunting Tours in Kazakhstan under German and Kazakhstani Law	Dr. Roman Melnik, Doctor of Law, Professor	NSALP, Forschungsstelle für Tier- und Tierschutzrecht, University of Bremen, and the German Research Foundation (DFG)	2024 – present	The project aims to conduct a comparative legal study focused on the regulation of hunting tourism from both national and international legal perspectives. Special attention will be given to related areas such as the provision of hunting tour services, advertising in mass media and social networks, etc.
International Parliamentary Scholarship of the Bundestag	Dr. Roman Melnik, Doctor of Law, Professor	NSALP, German Bundestag	2022 – present	The Office of the International Parliamentary Scholarship of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany, with the support of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kazakhstan and the Scientific School of Administrative and German Law at Maqsut Narikbayev University, offers the opportunity to apply for an International Parliamentary Scholarship to undertake an internship in the Bundestag of the FRG.
Educational Seminar for Administrative Law Lecturers with Participation of Leading German Experts	Dr. Roman Melnik, Doctor of Law, Professor	NSALP, Deutsche Stiftung für Internationale Rechtliche Zusammenarbeit e.V. (IRZ)	2022 – present	The project is organised by the Scientific School of Administrative and German Law at Maqsut Narikbayev University in cooperation with the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) and involves leading German experts. It is conducted in Russian and is intended for administrative law lecturers. The participants work together with German colleagues to study German methods for drafting, reviewing, and assessing administrative law cases, based on the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Erasmus+ Scholarship	Dr. Roman Melnik, Doctor of Law, Professor	NSALP, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg	2022 – present	The programme offers a semester-long study opportunity at Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. Application requirements: – Student Maqsut Narikbayev University Law School; – 2nd–4th year bachelor’s or 1st year master’s student; – GPA of 3.0 or above; – English or German at B1 level or higher; – Interest in international experience.

Implemented Projects

Project Title	Implementation Period	Brief Description	Key Outcomes / Publications
International German-Language Moot Court on Public and Constitutional Law	2015-2024	This project brought together students from various countries, promoting the exchange of academic knowledge, intercultural dialogue, and the strengthening of academic ties.	Establishment of academic and educational partnerships, as well as opportunities for students and faculty to participate in Moot Court competitions in Germany.
Annual Academic Seminar “The Rule of Law in Everyday Life: Administrative Procedures and Legal Protection in Germany, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine”	2023-2024	Organised by the Research School of Administrative and German Law at Maqsut Narikbayev University, the University of Regensburg, and the Institute for East European Law with the support of DAAD. The seminar brought together students and researchers from Kazakhstan, Germany, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The programme included expert lectures in public law, participant presentations, group work, and visits to the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.	Participants expanded their international academic networks, exchanged best practices in their field, received internationally recognised certificates, and gained insights into academic and internship opportunities in Germany for students and educators.
Advanced Training Course: “Constitutional Rights of Citizens in Legal Theory and Judicial Practice. Part 1: General Freedom of Action and the Right to Personal Liberty”	2022-2024	Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and MNU jointly conducted a training course aimed at familiarising Kazakhstani law professors with the methodology of solving legal cases in Germany.	Participants became acquainted with the German approach to legal case analysis and the country’s legal education system. Upon completion, all attendees received certificates of advanced training.
Professional Development Course for Law Faculty: “Legal Education in Germany and the Methodology of Legal Case Analysis”	2022-2024	Jointly organised by the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) and the Scientific School of Administrative and German Law at MNU, with the support of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The course focused on general freedom of action and the right to personal liberty.	Participants strengthened international academic ties, exchanged professional best practices, and received internationally recognised certificates of participation.
Summer School for Students from Germany	9-20.09.2024	Organised by the Research School of Administrative and German Law at Maqsut Narikbayev University with DAAD support, the summer school included lectures by leading MNU professors, group projects, and joint presentations. Participants visited the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan, the Specialised Interdistrict Administrative Court of Astana, and the Public Service Centre of the Yesil District. The programme also featured cultural tours and traditional events, allowing German students to learn more about Kazakh culture.	The project brought together students from various regions of Germany and enabled academic and cultural exchange between students from Kazakhstan and Germany.

Partnership

Partner Organisation	Format of Cooperation	Area of Collaboration
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	Collaboration focuses on the development of academic and educational ties, including the implementation of joint projects and the organisation of study trips for Kazakhstani students to Germany.
Deutsche Stiftung für Internationale Rechtliche Zusammenarbeit e.V. (IRZ)	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	The cooperation includes joint projects such as professional development courses for university lecturers, as well as the organisation of conferences and round tables to exchange academic and educational experience.
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	The main area of collaboration is the implementation of joint educational and research projects, including summer schools, seminars, and conferences. A key aspect is the support of students and researchers through scholarship programmes for study and internships in Germany.
Forschungsstelle für Tier- und Tierschutzrecht Universität Bremen и Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	The cooperation aims to strengthen academic partnerships and carry out joint scientific and educational projects.
Universität Regensburg, Institut für Ostrecht	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	The cooperation includes joint academic initiatives, in particular scientific seminars and internship opportunities in Germany based at the Institute for East European Law.
German Bundestag	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	As part of the cooperation, students are given the opportunity to undertake internships at the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg	Implementation of joint research and educational initiatives	The cooperation is aimed at providing opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students to study at German universities.

Research Seminars

Seminar Topic	Date	Format	Speakers	Links to Materials
Round Table on Local Self-Government in the Republic of Kazakhstan	17 October 2025	Offline	Prof. R. Melnik, Prof. E. Marquardt, and others	Link
Round Table: “An Alternative Concept of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On the Responsible Treatment of Animals’”	5 December 2024	Offline/Online	Prof. R. Melnik, O. Koterlin, O. Chentsova, and others	Link
Current Issues for Investors in the Field of State Control and Supervision	14 March 2025	Offline	Prof. R. Melnik and others	Link Link Link Link
Author Workshop: Publishing in Access to Justice in Europe (AJEE)	2 April 2025	Online	Prof. R. Melnik and others	Link Link Link Link
Round Table: “‘Non-Functioning’ Cassation in the Code of Administrative Offences – Will the Launch of Cassation Courts Change the Situation?”	24 April 2025	Offline	Prof. R. Melnik, Zh. Seydalina, and others	Link

International Roundtable on Animal Law – November 9, 2023
Educational Seminar for Teachers of Administrative Law (with leading German experts, in Russian) – October 24-26, 2023
Public Lecture: “Current Trends in Fraud and Pyramid Schemes: How Not to Become a Victim” – September 21, 2023
Masterclass at AIFC – September 12, 2023
Seminar: “Legal (Juridical) Argumentation” – September 5, 2023
Research and Practice Conference: “Legal State in Daily Life: Administrative Procedures and Administrative Justice in Germany, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine” – September 4-5, 2023
German Law Days at MNU – June 5-9, 2023
8th International German-Language Moot Court on State and Constitutional Law – June 5-9, 2023
Advanced Training Course for Legal Educators: “Organization of Legal Education in Germany and Methodology for Solving Legal Cases” – June 5-6, 2023
Research and Training Seminar: “Legal State in Daily Life: Administrative Procedures and Administrative-Legal Protection in Germany, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine” – April 24-28, 2023
Workshop: “Methodology for Solving Legal Cases” – November 18, 2022
International Science Careers Workshop – October 27, 2022
Advanced Training Course for Teachers of Administrative and Legal Disciplines: “Administrative Law: Theory and Practice of Teaching (Using the German Methodology for Solving Cases)” – October 10-13, 2022
International Scientific and Practical Roundtable: “State and Prospects of Animal Law Development: A View Through the Prism of Modern Challenges” – October 6, 2022

Student Organisations

Animal Law Society Student Organisation

creating and nurturing a pet’s friendly culture
social project implementation
scientific and educational work

ZUM DEUTSCH German Language School

German language courses
professional development courses
language exam preparation

Young Lawyer School

visiting schools and teaching children the basics of law
preparing students for pedagogical work
conducting career guidance work with schools