The Academy of Justice under the High Judicial Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan recently hosted a series of guest lectures delivered by members of the High Judicial Council. This initiative, proposed by the Chairman of the High Judicial Council, Dmitry Mikhailovich Malakhov, is part of a renewed approach to the professional training of future judges.

During the lectures, Council members shared their professional experience and highlighted key aspects of the development of aspiring judges. They provided master’s students with detailed insights into the professional skills required of modern judges, the expectations of competitive selection procedures, common mistakes made by candidates, and the qualities that define effective judicial performance.

The practical component of the lectures included concrete examples from judicial practice. Serving judges on the Council discussed real cases they encounter in their work and emphasized the importance of professional ethics, accountability, and appropriate conduct. This approach allowed master’s students to observe how theoretical knowledge is applied in practice and which qualities are most valued in the judiciary.

Council members also offered an analytical perspective on current trends in law enforcement, recent legislative changes, and key directions in the development of the judicial system.

Master’s students had the opportunity to discuss pressing issues in legal practice with the experts, receive guidance on professional growth, and gain a deeper understanding of the requirements of their future profession.

The introduction of the guest lecture format marks an important step in enhancing the training of master’s students at the Academy of Justice.