The Academy of Justice under the Supreme Judicial Council is holding entrance exams for admission to the magistracy

The Academy of Justice under the Supreme Judicial Council is holding entrance exams for admission to the magistracy.

Exams consist of three stages: comprehensive testing conducted in the National Testing Center, solving case studies (situational tasks) and writing an essay.

On August 6-7, 2025, the first stage — comprehensive testing – took place.

Since August 11, the second stage – solving case studies, aimed at testing theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply the norms of the law in practice –.

Since August 14, the third stage — writing an essay, which allows to determine the ability of applicants to analyze a problem and to find ways to solve it – is being held.

Among the applicants are employees of the judicial system, as well as representatives of other government agencies, law community, legal advisers and private bailiffs. Their age ranges from 30 years and older with legal experience of 5 years or more, which demonstrates the relevance of the Academy's educational programs.

Qualified lawyers are involved in the work of admission, examination and appeal commissions: members of the Supreme Judicial Council, judges of the Supreme Court, judges of Astana coutrs, representatives of the law community and teachers of the Academy of Justice.

The Academy's programs are aimed at training highly qualified personnel who are ready for professional work in the judicial system of the Republic of Kazakhstan and contributing to strengthening of the rule of law.