Education and the training of digital lawyers
Supporting the training of a new generation of lawyers able to operate at the intersection of law, technology and public administration.
School of Digital Jurisprudence at Astana IT University
IGUP carries out comprehensive work on preparing and supporting the licensing procedure for launching the School of Digital Jurisprudence — a modern educational platform for training the next generation of digital lawyers. The Institute serves as the key partner in building this programme, from licensing through to the launch of the educational process.
Why this matters for Kazakhstan
Launching the School aligns directly with Kazakhstan’s state course on digital transformation. The Digital Kazakhstan concept, the development of e-government and the regulation of artificial intelligence call for lawyers able to operate at the intersection of law and technology.
Market analysis shows that Kazakhstan has only a limited number of specialised programmes, while demand for digital lawyers in the public sector, business and the IT industry keeps growing. Global practice confirms this trend: leading international companies increasingly seek specialists capable of combining legal expertise with an understanding of digital processes.
With rapid AI development, cyberattacks and digital transactions, a lawyer without technological literacy loses competitiveness.
A practice-oriented programme
Students of the School of Digital Jurisprudence will gain not only the legal foundation but also practical skills through modern teaching methods.
Real legal case analysis
Working through practical situations from IT companies and public authorities to build applied competencies.
Automation tools
Mastering modern tools for automating legal work and visualising legal processes.
Simulated court proceedings
Practising speaking and argumentation skills in conditions close to real court hearings.
Working on real tasks
Solving concrete cases in partnership with IT companies and public bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Digital platforms and AI
Applying AI technologies in everyday legal work.
Industry cooperation
Joint programmes with leading IT firms, law firms and public authorities.
Where graduates can work
Graduates of the School of Digital Jurisprudence will gain in-demand competencies and be able to confidently handle legal tasks in a digital economy.
- Public authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Law firms and consulting companies
- IT companies and technology corporations
- International organisations
- Financial and regulatory institutions
- Research and teaching positions
The Institute and Kazakhstan’s law schools
In addition to launching the School of Digital Jurisprudence, the Institute works with the country’s leading law schools.
Integrating AI into education
Promoting the use of AI technologies in the curricula of Kazakhstani law faculties.
Methodological materials
Developing teaching materials for courses in digital jurisprudence and LegalTech.
Joint research
Cooperation with the academic community on research projects at the intersection of law and technology.
Partnership in education
The Institute welcomes cooperation with universities, IT companies and public authorities interested in training lawyers for the digital era.