Akbaraliev Bekzad

I enrolled at IUCA in 2018 in the «LAW» program and completed my bachelor’s degree in 2022. Looking back, I can confidently say that my years of study became a solid foundation for my professional career.

From my first years, I tried to be actively involved not only in academic studies but also in extracurricular activities. Participation in the university’s legal clinic, additional lectures, seminars, and professional events allowed me to see law not only in theory but also in real practice.

During my studies, I completed additional internships in various organizations. Such diverse experience helped me understand the specifics of different legal institutions and taught me to adapt quickly to the professional environment.

In my third year, I started working at a transport company, where I applied the knowledge I had gained in practice. In my fourth year, I got a job as a secretary at a notary office. It was then that I finally determined my professional direction.

Practice in the notarial field showed me how important the role of a notary is in ensuring legality. After graduating from the university, I moved from the position of secretary to the position of notary assistant and worked in this role for three years.

The decision to become a notary was a conscious one. Preparation for licensing took about a year: in-depth study of regulatory legal acts, specialized legislation, and the practice of applying legal norms. Thanks to the strong foundation I received at IUCA, the preparation process was systematic and consistent.

The educational system at IUCA allowed students to form an individual educational trajectory, choose courses, and deepen their knowledge in areas of interest. This played an important role in my professional self-determination.

I would like to express special gratitude to the professors who made a significant contribution to my development as a lawyer: Ten Andrey Valeryevich, Kulanbayeva Zulfiya Abdilovna, Shakdar Suleiman, Aliyeva Leyla Uzbekovna.

Their professionalism, high standards, and practice-oriented approach shaped my clear legal thinking.

The main advantage of my education was the combination of theory and practice. The legal clinic and internships became the foundation that allowed me to enter the profession with confidence. That is why at the beginning of my career I did not face serious difficulties — practical experience had already been accumulated during my student years.

Advice for law students:

1. Start practicing as early as possible. Theory without practice does not form a professional.

2. Do not limit yourself to the mandatory curriculum. Participate in additional lectures, conferences, and internships.

3. Develop legal thinking. It is important not only to know the provisions of the law but also to understand their logic and mechanism of application.

4. Build your professional reputation from the first years of study. Employers value discipline, responsibility, and initiative.

5. Choose your specialization as early as possible. This will allow you to purposefully accumulate relevant professional experience.

Advice for applicants:
Jurisprudence is a profession of responsibility. If you choose this path, be prepared for continuous learning, self-discipline, and a high intellectual workload.
If you are ready to work on yourself, use every opportunity for growth, and are not afraid to make a name for yourself, a legal education will become a strong foundation for you.

My path from an IUCA student to a professional lawyer is the result of systematic education, an active position, and continuous professional development. The university gave me not only knowledge but also an understanding of what a modern lawyer should be: competent, responsible, and practice-oriented.
I am sincerely grateful to the university for the foundation that allowed me to confidently build my career.