Within the framework of the “Adal
Urpaq” Anti-Corruption Club, debates were held among first-year students of the
Higher School of Law at Astana International University on a topical and
thought-provoking motion:
"Is corruption in Kazakhstan
a consequence of cultural rather than legal problems?"
The intellectual competition
brought together teams from various academic programs:
🔹 Group “Jurisprudence 25B”
– Dana Kalakova
– Madikhan Muratuly
🔹 Group “MP 25B”
– Maryam Nikoghosyan
– Anel Zeynullayeva
🔹 Group “Law 25A”
– Dana Qanagat
– Lyazzat Shapagat
🔹 Group “International Law 25A”
– Adlet Sultanov
– Nurdaulet Oryngali
The debate format required a high
level of preparation and analytical thinking. The best speakers were assigned
individual topics related to anti-corruption measures in the Republic of
Kazakhstan. Participants were given 15 minutes to prepare without access to the
Internet or mobile devices, ensuring an objective assessment of their legal
reasoning, argumentation skills, erudition, and public speaking abilities.
According to the results, the
Best Speaker titles were awarded to:
🏆 Dana Kalakova — student of “Jurisprudence 25B”;
🏆 Adlet Sultanov — student of “International Law 25A”.
In the team ranking, Groups “Law
25A” and “MP 25B” stood out for their cohesion, well-reasoned arguments, and
ability to conduct constructive legal debate.
The debates became an important
platform for developing critical thinking, a culture of legal discussion, and
public speaking skills. Such events help future lawyers gain a deeper
understanding of social and legal issues while fostering their ability to propose
comprehensive and effective solutions.
The event once again confirmed
the high academic level, active civic stance, and professional ambition of the
students of the Higher School of Law. We are confident that the experience
gained will serve as a strong foundation for their future academic and
professional achievements.