KAFU Students Performed a Mock Trial

On March 11, 2026, second- and third-year students from the Department of Law and International Relations at the Kazakh-American Free University performed a mock criminal trial under Article 106, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan – “Intentional Infliction of Serious Bodily Harm.”

Participating in this procedural presentation were E.B. Kamalkhanov, Assistant Prosecutor of the East Kazakhstan Region; N.P. Urazova, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy; and students and faculty from the KAFU Higher College.

E.B. Kamalkhanov, Assistant Prosecutor of the Region, noted that the trial was conducted at a high level. Each student performed their roles realistically and responsibly, creating the impression that the audience was attending a real court hearing. During the trial, a video was also shown on the consequences and legal implications of intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to another person out of hooligan motives.

This production allowed the students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience and gain a deeper understanding of the judicial process. Furthermore, it was an important experience for future lawyers, allowing them to understand the role and responsibility of each participant in the trial.

The main goal of the event was to develop students’ professional skills, demonstrate criminal law in practice, and foster a legal culture.

Such practical exercises not only strengthen students’ legal knowledge but also increase their interest in their future profession. At the end of the event, the participants shared their impressions.

Department of Law and International Relations