You want to become an attorney

In accordance with Article 32 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Advocacy and Legal Assistance,” a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan may become an advocate if they:

1. Have a higher legal education degree.

2. Meet the requirements established by legislation for persons applying to practice as advocates.

3. Have completed an internship with a bar association, except in cases where an exemption applies.

4. Have passed the qualification assessment for engaging in advocacy, except in cases provided for by law.

5. Have obtained a license to practice as an advocate.

6. Are a member of a bar association.

Who Cannot Become an Advocate

A person who has been declared legally incapable or partially legally incapable by a court, as well as a person with an outstanding or unexpunged criminal conviction, cannot become an advocate.

The legislation also provides for other temporary restrictions, including those applicable to persons dismissed from public service or law enforcement agencies on negative grounds, persons who have committed corruption-related offenses, or persons whose licenses have been revoked on certain grounds.

The full list of restrictions is established in paragraph 2 of Article 32 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Advocacy and Legal Assistance.”