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Key Facts: Advocate Qualification Attestation (Kazakhstan) Exam

100 Questions

Legislation questions in Stage 1, across nine subjects

MoJ Order No. 191 of 25 February 2026 (reg. No. 38050)

70% / 65%

Passing thresholds for Stage 1 and Stage 2

MoJ Order No. 191 of 25 February 2026

90 + 30 Minutes

Time allowed for Stage 1 and Stage 2

MoJ Order No. 191 of 25 February 2026

3 Years

Validity of a positive attestation decision; retake after 3 months

MoJ Order No. 191 of 25 February 2026

0 KZT

Cost of the attestation state service

MoJ Order No. 191 of 25 February 2026

Law No. 176-VI

Governing statute on advocacy and legal assistance

Republic of Kazakhstan Law of 5 July 2018

Kazakhstan's Advocate Qualification Attestation is a free two-stage automated test: 100 legislation questions in 90 minutes at a 70% threshold, then 3 situational tasks of 12 questions in 30 minutes at a 65% threshold, with a 3-month retake period and a decision valid for three years. This independent OpenExamPrep bank mirrors the nine official Stage 1 subjects as an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

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1Under Article 33 of the Code on Administrative Offences, on what basis do advocates, private notaries, private bailiffs, legal consultants, individual entrepreneurs and legal entities bear administrative liability?
A.They bear no administrative liability at all; only ordinary citizens do
B.They bear liability in the cases provided by the Special Part of the section, and for entrepreneurs and legal entities the act must have been committed, sanctioned or approved by the managing body or person, or by a worker performing organisational-administrative or administrative-economic functions
C.They bear liability only where the offence caused damage exceeding 1,000 MCI
D.They bear liability only if they hold a valid professional licence at the moment of the hearing
Explanation: Article 33(1) of the Code on Administrative Offences makes private notaries, private bailiffs, advocates, legal consultants, individual entrepreneurs and legal entities liable for an administrative offence in the cases provided by the Special Part of the section. Article 33(2) adds an attribution rule for entrepreneurs and legal entities: the act or omission must have been committed, sanctioned or approved by the body or person exercising management functions, or by a worker performing organisational-administrative or administrative-economic functions.
2What is the statutory deadline under Law No. 176-VI for state bodies and legal entities to provide a written response to an advocate's formal request (advocate request)?
A.3 working days
B.10 working days
C.15 calendar days
D.30 calendar days
Explanation: Article 35(8) of Law No. 176-VI establishes that state bodies, local self-government bodies, and legal entities that receive an advocate's request are required to provide a written response and requested documents within ten working days, unless information constitutes a protected state secret.
3Which of the following constitutes attorney-client privilege (advocate secrecy / адвокатская тайна) under Article 37 of Law No. 176-VI?
A.Only written contracts executed between the advocate and the client
B.The fact of appealing to an advocate, information on the substance of legal assistance, and data obtained during consultation and representation
C.Only confidential documents explicitly marked as secret by the client in a written notice
D.Only information relating to criminal cases involving particularly grave crimes
Explanation: Under Article 37 of Law No. 176-VI, advocate secrecy encompasses the fact of seeking legal assistance, the circumstances and details of the case communicated by the client, information on the content of advice, consultations, and explanations, and any documents or data obtained in the course of providing legal aid.
4Under what circumstance may an advocate reveal information constituting attorney-client privilege without the client's consent under Kazakhstan law?
A.Upon verbal demand of a police investigator conducting an interrogation
B.When the client informs the advocate of a future, planned, and impending crime, to prevent its commission
C.Upon request of the chairman of the regional bar collegium during routine monitoring
D.Whenever the advocate determines that disclosure would benefit public interest
Explanation: Under professional ethics and statutory exceptions, an advocate is strictly forbidden to disclose privileged communications without the client's written consent, EXCEPT when necessary to prevent an impending serious or grave crime that the client plans to commit, or to defend the advocate in a claim brought against them by the client within necessary limits.
5Under Article 33(11) of Law No. 176-VI, which of the following is an advocate expressly prohibited from doing?
A.Teaching, scientific, or creative activities
B.Being in the civil service, engaging in entrepreneurial activity, or holding another paid position outside the statutory exceptions
C.Being elected or appointed as an arbitrator of an arbitration to resolve a dispute
D.Sitting on the supervisory board (board of directors) of a commercial organisation
Explanation: Article 33(11) of Law No. 176-VI bars an advocate from being in the civil service, engaging in entrepreneurial activity, or holding any other paid position. The same paragraph then lists the exceptions: membership of the High Judicial Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, membership of the supervisory board or board of directors of a commercial organisation, election or appointment as an arbitrator of an arbitration to resolve a dispute, and teaching, scientific or creative work.
6An advocate is approached by two co-defendants in a criminal fraud case whose interests conflict because one blames the other. How must the advocate act under the Code of Professional Ethics of Advocates?
A.Represent both defendants if both give written consent to the joint representation
B.Represent both defendants but avoid cross-examining either during the trial
C.Refuse to represent both, or represent only one if no confidential information of the other has been obtained
D.Request the presiding judge to decide which defendant the advocate should represent
Explanation: Under Article 34 of Law No. 176-VI and ethical rules, an advocate cannot accept legal assistance instructions if the interests of the two clients conflict. When interests are contradictory, joint representation is strictly prohibited even with client consent, because an advocate cannot advance the defense of one at the expense of the other.
7Under Article 38 of Law No. 176-VI, how long does the internship (стажировка) of a candidate for an advocate licence last, and under whose supervision is it carried out?
A.From six months to one year, under the supervision of an advocate with at least five years of advocate practice
B.From one year to two years, under the supervision of any practising advocate
C.Exactly three years, under the supervision of a regional court judge
D.From two to five years, under the supervision of the territorial department of justice
Explanation: Article 38(6) of Law No. 176-VI puts the internship under the guidance of an advocate with at least five years of advocate practice and fixes its length at six months to one year. The period counts towards work experience in the legal profession, and the intern may be employed as an advocate's assistant for its duration. Article 38(3) requires the trainee to be a citizen of Kazakhstan with a higher legal education who has concluded an internship contract with a collegium of advocates.
8Who among the following persons is exempt from undergoing attestation for the advocate status under Article 39 of Law No. 176-VI?
A.Any law graduate who graduated with honors from an accredited university
B.Persons who passed the qualification examination in the Qualification Commission under the High Judicial Council, completed a court internship and received a positive review of the plenary session of the regional or equivalent court
C.Legal counsel with at least 3 years of experience in private limited liability partnerships
D.Former law enforcement investigators with 2 years of investigative service
Explanation: Article 39(2) of Law No. 176-VI exempts two groups from attestation: persons who passed the qualification examination in the Qualification Commission under the High Judicial Council, successfully completed a court internship and obtained a positive review from the plenary session of the regional or equivalent court; and persons whose powers as a judge were terminated on the grounds listed in Article 34(1)(1), (2), (3), (9), (10) and (12) of Constitutional Law No. 132-II.
9Under Article 828 of the Code on Administrative Offences, within what period may a person complain to a higher body or to a court about acts affecting their rights in administrative proceedings, and what follows if that period is missed?
A.Three days, after which the complaint must be refused acceptance
B.Two months from the day the person learned of the violation of their rights, freedoms and legitimate interests; missing the period is not a ground for refusing to accept the complaint, but the reasons are examined on the merits and may justify refusing it
C.One year, with no consequence whatsoever for lateness
D.There is no period, because administrative rulings cannot be challenged
Explanation: Article 828(1) of the Code on Administrative Offences gives a person two months from the day they learned of the violation of their rights, freedoms and legitimate interests to complain to a higher body or official and to a court. Article 828(2) makes clear that missing the period is not itself a ground for refusing to accept the complaint: the reasons for the delay are clarified when the complaint is examined on the merits and may become one of the grounds for refusing to satisfy it.
10Under Article 44 of the Code on Administrative Offences, how is the size of an administrative fine expressed and fixed?
A.As a round sum in tenge written into each article of the Special Part
B.As a monetary penalty corresponding to a number of monthly calculation indices set by the law in force at the moment the case is initiated, or, in the cases the Special Part specifies, as a percentage of a defined base such as an unpaid tax obligation
C.As a fixed percentage of the offender's annual income in every case
D.At the free discretion of the official, with no statutory ceiling
Explanation: Article 44(1) of the Code on Administrative Offences defines the administrative fine as a monetary penalty imposed in the cases and within the limits of the Special Part, in an amount corresponding to a set number of monthly calculation indices established by the law in force at the moment the administrative case was initiated. The same paragraph lists the situations where the Special Part instead expresses the fine as a percentage of a defined base, such as the rate of payment for negative environmental impact, the amount of an unperformed tax obligation, or unpaid sums.

About the Advocate Qualification Attestation (Kazakhstan) Exam

The Advocate Qualification Attestation in Kazakhstan (Адвокаттық қызметпен айналысуға үміткер адамдарды аттестаттау) is the statutory gateway to the bar under Law No. 176-VI 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance' for law graduates who have completed an advocate internship or fall within one of the statutory exemptions. It is conducted by territorial justice bodies as a free automated state service under rules restated by Order of the Minister of Justice No. 191 of 25 February 2026, and tests the Civil Code, the Civil Procedure Code, the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Code on Administrative Offences, the Law 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance', the Administrative Procedure and Process-Related Code, the Law 'On Countering Corruption' and the AML/CFT Law. The official testing is conducted in the state language or in Russian at the candidate's choice; this OpenExamPrep question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ministry of Justice.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Қазақстан Республикасы Әділет министрлігі). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Attestation is conducted by commissions of the territorial justice bodies in automated examination rooms. Stage 1 draws 100 questions across nine subjects in the proportions set by the rules: Civil Code 15, Civil Procedure Code 15, Criminal Code 15, Criminal Procedure Code 15, Code on Administrative Offences 15, Law 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance' 10, Administrative Procedure and Process-Related Code 5, Law 'On Countering Corruption' 5, and the AML/CFT Law 5. Candidates scoring 70% or more proceed to Stage 2, which sets 3 situational tasks of 12 questions each in 30 minutes and requires 65% or more. A candidate who does not pass may reapply after 3 months, and a positive attestation decision remains valid for three years.

Time Limit

90 minutes for Stage 1; 30 minutes for Stage 2

Passing Score

70% or more on Stage 1 (at least 70 of 100 questions); 65% or more on Stage 2 situational tasks

Exam / Certification Fees

Free of charge (0 KZT) — the attestation state service is free; a 6 MCI state licence fee is paid when the licence is issued

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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15%

Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Capacity, invalidity of transactions and restitution, powers of attorney and their terms, acquisitive prescription, limitation periods, property rights and tort liability.

15%

Civil Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Jurisdiction, representation, burden of proof, order proceedings and debtor objections, appeal, and the value thresholds excluding cassation review.

15%

Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Categories of offences, complicity and voluntary renunciation, age of liability, sentencing tiers for preparation and attempt, and limitation periods.

15%

Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Powers of defence counsel, the warrant, detention terms, inadmissible evidence, procedural agreements, jury trial voting, and appellate and cassation review.

15%

Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offences

Definition of an administrative offence, mandatory defence counsel and counsel's powers, administrative detention, penalties and arrest, limitation, protocols and complaint deadlines.

10%

Law 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance'

Advocate status and independence, incompatible activity, internship and admission routes, the warrant, compulsory insurance, and disciplinary commissions and sanctions.

5%

Administrative Procedure and Process-Related Code

The court's active role, burden of proof, the four types of administrative lawsuit, filing deadlines, and the hearing required before an encumbering act.

5%

Law 'On Countering Corruption'

Definition of an official, anti-corruption restrictions, conflict of interest, reporting and state protection, and compliance in the quasi-public sector.

5%

AML/CFT Law

Advocates as subjects of financial monitoring, monitored-operation thresholds, due diligence triggers, internal control rules, and electronic reporting.

Preparing for the Advocate Qualification Attestation (Kazakhstan) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% or more on Stage 1 (at least 70 of 100 questions); 65% or more on Stage 2 situational tasks
  • Assessment: Attestation is conducted by commissions of the territorial justice bodies in automated examination rooms. Stage 1 draws 100 questions across nine subjects in the proportions set by the rules: Civil Code 15, Civil Procedure Code 15, Criminal Code 15, Criminal Procedure Code 15, Code on Administrative Offences 15, Law 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance' 10, Administrative Procedure and Process-Related Code 5, Law 'On Countering Corruption' 5, and the AML/CFT Law 5. Candidates scoring 70% or more proceed to Stage 2, which sets 3 situational tasks of 12 questions each in 30 minutes and requires 65% or more. A candidate who does not pass may reapply after 3 months, and a positive attestation decision remains valid for three years.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes for Stage 1; 30 minutes for Stage 2
  • Exam / certification fees: Free of charge (0 KZT) — the attestation state service is free; a 6 MCI state licence fee is paid when the licence is issued Official sources

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Advocate Qualification Attestation (Kazakhstan): Suggested Study Strategy

1The Code on Administrative Offences carries the same 15 questions as each of the four big codes, and is the section candidates most often underprepare: know Article 749 on mandatory defence counsel, Article 752 on counsel's powers, Article 789 on the three-hour detention limit, and Article 62 on the two-month limitation period.
2In the Law 'On Advocacy and Legal Assistance', separate Article 38(6) on the six-month to one-year internship from the exemptions in Article 39(2), and know that an attestation decision is valid for three years.
3For the Civil Code, work through Article 157-1 on the consequences of invalidity, Article 168 on the three-year maximum term of a power of attorney, and Article 240 on acquisitive prescription of seven years for immovable property.
4In criminal procedure, learn the detention clock in Article 131: three hours to draw up the protocol under Article 131(2) read with Article 129(1), and the 48-hour, 24-hour and 72-hour outer limits in Article 131(4).
5The three small subjects — the Administrative Procedure and Process-Related Code, the Law 'On Countering Corruption' and the AML/CFT Law — carry 15 questions between them, so they are worth as much as any one of the codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kazakhstan Advocate Qualification Attestation?

It is the statutory attestation conducted by territorial justice bodies of the Ministry of Justice for legal professionals seeking an advocate licence (лицензия на занятие адвокатской деятельностью) and membership of a regional collegium of advocates under Law No. 176-VI.

How many questions are on the official advocate attestation test?

Stage 1 consists of 100 multiple-choice questions on legislation in 90 minutes. Candidates scoring 70% or more advance to Stage 2, which consists of 3 situational tasks of 12 questions each in 30 minutes.

What is the passing score for the examination?

70% or more on Stage 1 (at least 70 correct answers out of 100), and 65% or more on the Stage 2 situational tasks.

What happens if I do not pass, and how long is a pass valid?

A candidate who does not pass may apply to sit the attestation again after 3 months. A positive attestation decision is valid for three years.

How much does the advocate attestation cost in Kazakhstan?

The attestation itself is a free state service (0 KZT). A state licence fee of 6 MCI is paid when the advocate licence is issued.

Who is eligible to take the advocate attestation?

Candidates with a higher legal education who have completed an internship with a collegium of advocates of six months to one year under Article 38(6) of Law No. 176-VI, or who fall within one of the exemptions in Article 39(2), and who are not caught by the statutory grounds barring admission to advocacy.

In what languages is the official attestation administered?

The official testing is conducted in the state language (Kazakh) or in Russian at the candidate's choice. This OpenExamPrep bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation.