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Support to the Kyrgyzstani Legal Defense Community (AID-176-A-12-00001)

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Quarterly Report – January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

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Support to the Kyrgyzstani Legal Defense Community

USAID 176-A-12-00001-00

Quarterly Report: January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

To: Lira Djumandylova, U.S. Agency for International Development/CAR/DGO

Deborah Simms-Brown, U.S. Agency for International Development/CAR/AAO

CC: ABA Rule of Law Initiative, Washington, D.C.

From: Azamat Kerimbaev, Country Director, ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Stephen Mackenzie, Legal Specialist, ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Date: March 31, 2013

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Through funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the American Bar

Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) initiated its three-year, $1,599,100 program titled

Support to the Kyrgyzstani Legal Defence Community in February 2012. To improve access to an

impartial justice system, build public confidence in the legal system and promote stability in Kyrgyzstan,

ABA ROLI uses a three-pronged approach focused on enhancing the capacity, skills, and knowledge of

practicing attorneys and the next generation of Kyrgyzstani lawyers. The primary objectives of the

program are:

1. To support the development and growth of a unified bar association and enhance the qualifications

of attorneys to serve the needs of the public; and,

2. To equip the next generation of lawyers with the advocacy skills and knowledge to provide quality

legal representation to citizens in need.

During Year One ABA ROLI anticipated two scenarios (or alternatives) based on parliamentary action on

the draft Law on Advocatora, including performing activities that support the creation of an independent

bar if the Law on Advocatura passes, (Alternative A), or an alternate means to accomplish similar goals if

the law is delayed or rejected (Alternative B). For the reporting period, ABA ROLI continued to support

passage of the draft Law, Alternative A, as the draft Law remains in committee.

Pursuant to the work plan, in Year Two there will be continued emphasis on passage of the Law on

Advocatura with the hope that a unified criminal defence bar can be established. In addition to the

legislative reform efforts, ABA ROLI will support legal education and continued training for current

advocates by providing financial and technical support to the Advocates Training Center (ATC) and six

legal clinics through long-term sub-grant agreements. Building on the progress of the Inter-University




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Working Group, three new practical skills courses will be presented to the participating universities with

the objective of having the courses incorporated into the university curricula in April and May of 2013.

In February 2013, USAID and the Ministry of Justice signed a memorandum of understanding to create

an electronic version of a bar exam with updated exam questions. ABA ROLI is working with a software

developer to produce a computer-based exam program and has established, with the Ministry of Justice, a

working group to review and update 1,000 multiple choice questions for the computerized evaluation.

This report summarizes ABA ROLI's progress for the period of January 1, 2013 through March 31,

2013.The following programmatic developments over the quarter merit individual mention:

ABA ROLI, through its partnership with the Advocates Training Centre (ATC), conducted a

series of trainings on domestic violence, professional skills of advocates, and commercial

law;

ABA ROLI, in cooperation with the ATC, started training notaries on professional skills and

effective implementation of notary activities.

ABAROLI held an international conference entitled: "Advocacy in contemporary society:

approaches and its role and place in the system of law" in conjunction with the Kyrgyz

Ministry of Justice, the ATC, senior members of Parliament, and the German Society for

International Cooperation (GIZ);

Three practical skills courses have been developed, in draft form, and are in the process of

introduction into law school curriculums.

ABA ROLI held a Client Consulting and Interviewing Competition for the legal Clinics of

Bishkek city. The winning team is now interning in the local ABAROLI office;

USAID signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz

Republic on cooperation in implementation of project activities, under which;

ABA ROLI began developing a computer-based qualification examination for advocates;

ABA ROLI and the Ministry of Justice formed a working group on reviewing and developing

questions for the qualification examination for advocates.

II. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Objective One: Supporting Development and Growth of a Unified Bar Association and Well-

Qualified Attorneys Able to Service the Needs of the Public

ALTERNATIVE (A)

Activity One: Support Passage of the Law on Advocatura and Inform Advocates about the Law

The draft Law on Advocatura, which is intended to improve regulation and supervision of the legal

profession in Kyrgyzstan, has been under various levels of consideration for well over a decade. ABA

ROLI has been actively supportive of the law by providing technical support and guidance to the relevant

government bodies working on the drafts, encouraging public support for the law, and involving the

defence advocate community in the process.

In August 2012, a Presidential decree on judicial reform established several commissions to review and

suggest changes to the draft law, and invigorated discussion of the law. Among the various suggestions

was a proposal to create a European-standard single professional bar association of lawyers that mirrored

several provisions of the draft Law on Advocatura. The association would be based on the existing

professional bodies of lawyers with a gradual transfer of rights to advocates. The hope is that the force of

the decree will supplement the combined pressure from the Ministry of Justice, ABA ROLI, and various

local partners and that the law will pass. ABA ROLI understands that passage of the Law is going to take

time and requires many varied efforts, and has held discussion with the ATC, defence advocates,

parliament, and the President’s staff to identify why the law is stalled, and propose active solutions to

these problems.




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International scientific/practical conference entitled: "Advocacy in contemporary society:

approaches and its role and place in the system of law"

ABA ROLI has noted the need for consistent

regulations for bar admission and attorney

regulation for years. The current situation of

attorney regulation is inconsistent, arbitrary and

fraught with corruption. Having a single entity

regulate advocates would be a positive step forward.

Following the August 2012 Presidential decree on

judicial reform, ABA ROLI organized a conference

for local stakeholders and international experts on

advocacy, in an effort to further the public discourse

on the matter and increase pressure on Parliament to

take action on a long-standing draft law. On March

12, 2013 ABA ROLI in partnership with the Kyrgyz

State Law Academy, members of parliament, the Ministry of Justice, the Advocates’ Training Center

(ATC), and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), hosted members of Parliament,

representatives of the Offices of the President, the Prime Minister, the Prosecutor General's Office, the

Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, members of the academic community, and representatives of the

legal community from all regions of the country in Bishkek.

This conference was designed to raise awareness of the benefits of a unified bar, by providing examples

from the United States, Germany, and Kazakhstan on how their unified Bars work, and showcasing the

benefits of each. By taking this comparative approach, the organisers hoped to build support in the legal

community for the concept, and pressure parliament

to move the law forward.

Following a history of bar reform, current trends in

bar development, and a comparative view of the

role of continuing legal education, conference

participants discussed the draft Law "On the Bar of

the Kyrgyz Republic and advocates’ activity," and

the impact its passage could have strengthening the

administration of justice in modern Kyrgyzstan.

Key discussion points covered bar unification, the

decision between voluntary or mandatory

membership, CLE requirements, and licensing of

advocates.

The participants expressed their vision and proposals on various subjects, including:

- Trends in the development of advocacy in Kyrgyzstan;

- The level of professionalism of lawyers in the country; and

- Opportunities for and benefits of professional development for lawyers and the legal profession, and

whether it was necessary.

Parliamentary member Alymbekov noted that the draft law is pending before parliament, and likely will

be revised before it will be introduced for a second reading.

Activity One Expected Deliverables – Alternative A:

A series of three (3) roundtables held to increase advocate participation in the legislative process,

and one (1) subsequent to the passage of the law.

Completed. Three (3) roundtables were held in March 2012 in Osh and Jalalabad for 63

advocates and representatives from the MOJ and one (1) roundtable was held in April in Issyk-




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Kul for 23 participants. A fourth roundtable will be scheduled should the Law on Advocatura

pass.

Adoption of the Law on Advocatura.

On Hold. The Law is still under consideration in Parliament, though the Presidential decree has

renewed momentum on the issue of legal professional and bar reform.

Activity Two: Provide Institutional Support to the National Bar

ABA ROLI will support the Ministry of Justice to host the first Congress of Advocates, at which

members will approve the governing bodies and founding documents, including rules of professional

ethics for advocates, if the Law on Advocatura passes.

No progress was made under this activity during the reporting period due to the Law on Advocatura not

passing.

Activity Two Expected Deliverables – Alternative A

All activities to be completed contingent on the passage of the Law on Advocatura.

ALTERNATIVE (B)

Activity Three: Instituting an Ethics Council to Regulate the Defense Bar

In the event that the Law on Advocatura does not pass, ABA ROLI will support the development of an

independent Ethics Council for defence attorneys; which will be charged with establishing professional

conduct standards for the legal defence community. ABA ROLI’s financial and technical support would

be in lieu of the support budgeted for the bar, which is tasked with enforcing ethics standards under the

Law on Advocatura.

No activities were pursued as part of this activity during the reporting period in order to devote energy to

the passage of the Law itself as described in Alternative A. ABA ROLI will reassess its approach during

the Spring of 2013 pursuant to its work-plan.

Activity Three Expected Deliverables – Alternative B:

All activities to be completed contingent on the Law on Advocatura not passing

Activity Four: ATC CLE Curriculum Development and Trainings

CLE trainings at the ATC are core activities for ABA

ROLI. These practical seminars are aimed at

practicing attorneys, and are designed to enhance skills

and abilities for lawyers, and encourage learning

throughout a lawyer’s career. The trainings cover a

broad range of topics from practical skills and

technical knowledge on specific regulations to

trainings aimed at raising awareness of social

problems like domestic violence.

To ensure that ABA ROLI and ATC can reach the

largest sample of the population, trainings are held not

only in Bishkek, but also Issyk-Kul and other regional locations as possible. The trainings are well

received and well attended. This is in part due to the strong reputation of ABA ROLI, ATC, and the CLE

program.

ATC relies on advanced teaching methodologies, by combining lecture, discussion, group work and

individual assignments into their curriculums to keep participants engaged and ensure the course material

“The trainings provided by ABA ROLI for defense

attorneys are very urgent and timely. I have

participated in a number of trainings and all of

them were very helpful in my practice, but

particularly the trainings on “Jury trials”,

“Professional skills of advocates”, “Advocates’

safety”, “Mediation” were very needed in my

advocates career”

Aizana N. Training participant and practicing

defense attorney, Spring 2013.




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is internalized. This style is a sharp contrast to the traditional, theoretical model employed by most of the

universities.

As a result of these trainings, lawyers are better prepared to positively manage their cases, and clients

receive better and more effective representation. In a country where the reputation of lawyers remains

low, the increased capability of lawyers and the positive experience of clients will contribute to a

changing public mind-set, and increased respect and responsibility for advocates. This, in turn, increases

the prestige and importance of the judicial system and strengthens Rule of Law more broadly.

Domestic Violence

On January 12, 2013, ATC in cooperation with ABA ROLI conducted training on Domestic violence for

eighteen (18) defence attorneys in Bishkek. ABA ROLI and the ATC have provided this training four

previous times in Bishkek and the regions – in an attempt to broaden the role of the legal community in

the fight against domestic violence. Domestic Violence is rampant in Kyrgyzstan, and traditional values

often limit a victim’s ability (or perceived ability) to find a remedy to their issues. Trainings such as this

do more than further the skills of the legal community; they also encourages the public discussion of

Domestic Violence, which can contribute to a social shift and public acknowledgement of this hidden and

taboo social issue. Involuntary bride kidnappings are an example of domestic violence, and still quite

common in Kyrgyzstan. In these trainings, attorneys learned how to annul a forced wedding. This also

helps remove the stigma associated with forced marriages, and supports the notion that it is “OK” to run

away from a forced marriage. The social stigma still exists, and it will take time to change thinking,

however trainings such as this are a solid step to societal change.

This training educated the participants on the basics of

domestic, family, and gender based violence, as well as

the technicalities and implications of the existing law on

domestic violence and how it can be used to a client’s

benefit. The participating attorneys were trained on how

to best represent the interests of their clients and how to

use the current codes to benefit the victims of domestic

violence. Many of the participants of these trainings

have had no experience with domestic violence cases.

This training gave these lawyers the basic information

necessary to identify and pursue remedies for the

victims, and encourage the judicial community to do so

as well.

One of the most important aspects of the training is that the participating lawyers learn the “nuts and

bolts” of getting a protection order – a traditional first step as a victim protects themselves (and often their

children) from further abuse. These orders make it a crime for the perpetrator to contact the victim for six

months, and carry the consequence of immediate arrest for violation of the terms. Since the start of these

trainings, participants are reporting that the police are increasingly enforcing the orders and arresting

perpetrators for violations. Although not currently quantifiable, this change in behaviour and increased

support for victims of domestic violence is evidence of the value of these trainings and the impact they

have on a community.

Please see Attachment A for the Agenda.

Attorney’s Fees On January 18, 2013, ATC in cooperation with ABA ROLI conducted training on "Attorney's fees" for 10

advocates from Bishkek.

Setting a fee is always a difficult task for lawyers. There are issues surrounding ability to pay, fairness of

the fee to both parties, and the costs associated with providing legal services. This training addressed that

Training participants gather for a picture with

the trainer.




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“I thought I knew enough for my

profession before coming to the training

organized by ABA ROLI but I realized that

there were so many important things which

I did not know. As more I get from these

trainings as more I want to get to know.

The trainings give me great impulse for

further work on my professionalism and I

always seek participating in the trainings

conducted by ABA”

-E. Djunushalieva. Practicing attorney,

member of the Advocates Union of the

Kyrgyz Republic, Spring 2013.

by giving a definition of attorney’s fee and relevant terms, varieties and recommendations for determining

the amount of fee, and providing examples of agreements

that take into account the amount and complexity of work,

length of time needed to accomplish it, the experience and

qualifications of a lawyer, the degree of urgency of the

work, and other applicable circumstances. Participants

practiced this new skill in individual and group exercises, to

ensure that the new knowledge and skills could be applied

in their own practices.

Please see Attachment B for the Agenda.

Invalid Transactions As Kyrgyzstan develops, civil and business law are increasingly important to the economic development

of the country. Both the World Bank and USAID have identified improving the legal commercial climate

as goals for the next five years, highlighting the nascent stage of the current legal climate for investment

and business practices. Knowledgeable commercial lawyers are a key necessity for this development.

However, civil practice is a complicated branch of law, with difficult rules and procedures. While taught

in law schools in Kyrgyzstan, the instruction available is not enough for practitioners to adequately

represent the interests of their clients. On January 26, 2013 ATC, in cooperation with ABA ROLI,

conducted training on "Recognition of void transactions" for 7 advocates of Issyk-Kul.

The training, led by experienced civil lawyers with

significant commercial experience, taught practitioners

how to identify void and voidable transactions, and

remedies available in such situations. Understanding

the flaws in a contract or transaction that could make it

voidable prior to execution is a key skill for ensuring

that transactions go as intended, and contribute greatly

to stability and development in the business sectors. In

turn, strong and clear business standards can increase

the business prospects of a country, and lead to further

development.

The training also covered the standards for multilateral

and bilateral transactions. Please see Attachment C for the Agenda.

Professionalism and the image of an attorney On February 17, 2013, ATC in cooperation with ABA ROLI conducted training on the “Image for

attorneys” for fourteen (14) defence attorneys in Bishkek.

The training was led by the Head of the Inter district Court

of Bishkek, who presented the many factors that contribute

to how a person is perceived, and how that can make for a

successful or unsuccessful lawyer. An interactive discussion

allowed participants to evaluate the factors that contribute to

an attorney’s professional reputation such as professional

competence, personal reputations, and appearance. They

discussed how a positive image influences the relationship

between the attorney and the client by developing trust and

confidence in the capability of the attorney. The training

stressed that the impression an attorney makes on individual

clients and society in whole is a fundamental element of

his/her success and plays into the greater reputation of the

legal profession.

“I now feel I can set my fees in a way that is

fairer to both me and the client, and also can

argue more effectively in court in matters

where the court will set the fee” M. Toktomatov – Attorney and ATC Training

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Please see Attachment D for the Agenda.

Trainings for notaries

As Kyrgyzstan continues to modify and update their legisilation, Parliament has made significant changes

to the Law on Notaries. The revised Law decreases the authority

of notaries in certain areas and updated common forms in others.

There are 117 licensed state notaries in Kyrgyzstan, many of

whom are unaware of these changes and continue to use old

forms and act beyond their new scope of authority. While other

branches of law enforcement are provided technical assistance

(the judiciary and prosecutors have substantial training

opportunities from the government and ABA ROLI provides

regular training to advocates), little training has been given to

notaries. At the express request of the MOJ, ABA ROLI in

cooperation with ATC is providing trainings to notaries in order

to improve their performance.

On March 13, 2013 ATC in cooperation with ABA ROLI and

Ministry of Justice conducted its first training on “Notaries

practice and professional development skills” for 20 notaries of Bishkek city (8 notaries) and Chui region

(12 notaries). The Head of the Department of Notaries and Advocates, the Chairmen of The Chamber of

Notaries (an NGO), and a Legal Specialist from the Department of Notaries and Advocates were guest

trainers for this event. Participants were provided with hand-outs, including reports, memos, and copies of

the proper certificates and forms they will need to use.

The structure of the training workshop was consistent with most ATC trainings. Participants were

engaged in a lecture on notarial acts, and a discussion of routine notarial acts such as land transactions,

inheritance, and division of property. This was paired with a practical skills discussion on Toktom

software, and uses of the Internet for notaries.

By the end of the training, participants had acquired theoretical and practical skills needed for effective

notary practice, were informed of new laws regulating the field, and were able to work with other notaries

to share skills and information.

Please see Attachment E for the Agenda.

Training on Civil Trials

In response to the demonstrated need and the advocates’

request, on March 23, 2013 the ATC, in cooperation with ABA

ROLI, conducted training for 13 defence attorneys - 11 from

Bishkek and 2 from Chui - on civil law cases.

Training objectives were to increase professional competence

and abilities in civil matters, and the trainer, Judge

Asanbekovna of the Leninsky district court in Bishkek, led 13

participants through an introduction to civil procedure. The

course provided explanations of terms commonly used in civil

proceedings and types of cases that could be tried as civil trials

(such as forced civil commitments, electoral rights, and pre-

trial preparation). There was also an instructor led discussion

of trials, including trial procedure, the use and proper

procedure for evidence, and the roles and responsibilities of the

parties. The participants left the training more confident civil

litigators, with increased skills to assist their clients.

Please see Attachment J for a sample agenda.




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Training on the Acquisition of Inheritance

On March 30, 2013, ATC in cooperation with ABA ROLI, conducted training for 17 defence attorneys

from Bishkek on “The acquisition of inheritance”. Inheritance law in Kyrgyzstan is complicated and

practitioners often lack of training and education in the subject. Additionally, and unfortunately, many

inheritance decisions are made by courts based on corrupt practices. To combat this, attorneys need to

have a solid understanding of the law, and be able to argue well when disputes arise. This is another

example of the theoretical training received in school needing to be augmented with practical training

from experts in the field.

Participants received instruction on opening an inheritance claim, distinctions in inheritance law, and

issues that frequently occur in inheritance cases. The course emphasised practical skills for lawyers who

do not usually handle these types of cases, and included a section on economics, and how to set attorney

costs.

In all of these trainings, the attendees gained theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject matter and

were awarded certificates of participation. The demographic breakdown of the trainings is as follows:

Topic Date Number of

attendees

Male Female

Domestic Violence 12.01.2013 18 7 11

Attorneys’ fees 18.01.2013 10 6 4

Recognition of

invalid

transactions

26.01.2013 7 6 1

Image of attorneys 17.02.2013 14 7 7

Training for

Notaries

13.03.2013 20 6 14

Civil Trials 23.03.2013 13 11 2

Inheritance law 30.03.2013 17 8 9

TOTALS 99 51 48

Total attendees – 99

Female – 48%

Male – 52%

ATC Strategic Planning Training

ABA ROLI conducted institutional sustainability training for staff, stakeholders and members of the

Supervisory Board of the ATC from February 13-15, 2013.

To promote sustainable CLE for defense attorneys,

ABA ROLI has previously assisted the ATC in

developing its Strategic and Fundraising Plan for 2010-

2013. ABA ROLI also reviewed the ATC’s budgetary

information to identify sources of support for the

implementation of this plan. As part of this process,

ABA ROLI and the ATC are exploring the

establishment of a revenue base within the

organization. As a first step, ATC prepared cost

estimates for both half-day and full-day CLE courses,

including a portion of overhead expenditures into this

fee. It may take some time for attorneys to get used to

the idea if paying for CLE, however if the Advocatura

bill passes, and mandatory CLE is enacted, this will

provide more incentive for attorneys to pay, and adjust

their fees to account for this cost of doing business.

ATC Staff collaborate on Strategic Planning

activities in February, 2013.




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During the training, ATC developed:

1. A presentation of ATC’s Plans and achievements for 2013.

2. A list of Paid Trainings for 2013.

3. A list of up-coming trainings.

4. An Organizational Chart.

5. Implementation Plan for 2013.

These tools will be used to further develop the sustainability and strength of the ATC.

ATC identified a key programmatic goal for 2013: providing training to 200 lawyers that will increase

their practical skills and enhance their ability to serve the people of Kyrgyzstan. Of the 200 trained, 30

will be new clients, and 30% will be from regions other than Bishkek. Further, they plan to develop at

least 4 new training topics, increase the use of technology in their courses, increase their monitoring and

evaluation system by incorporating new procedures into their standard operating procedures, and to work

with the Ministry of Education and Science to acquire a license for implementing educational programs.

A license would be greater evidence of the high quality educational programs provided, and the

government support for CLE.

Please see Attachment I for detailed plans and achievements for 2013.

Activity Four Expected Deliverables:

Financial support provided to ATC

In Progress. ABA ROLI continues to provide financial support to the ATC under a multi-year

sub-grant agreement. These funds will be used to significantly improve the organizational

capacity of the ATC, develop the training curricula of the organization, and move towards

sustainability.

Twelve (12) topical trainings conducted (four regions, three one-day training each)

Completed and Exceeded. Topical trainings are ongoing and ATC regularly plans for additional

trainings. This quarter, between January and March 2013, ABA ROLI and the ATC provided

eight (8) trainings for 110 participants.

Activity Five: Improving the Qualification Examination Process

Computer-Based Qualification Examination for Defense Attorneys

Currently, Kyrgyzstan employs a paper-based bar exam for testing prospective advocates that consists of

100 questions, focused largely on theoretical knowledge. Administration of the paper-based exam is

difficult to control in a fair and unbiased manner. Computer-based exams, if properly designed, have

several advantages over traditional paper exams, including the

ability to provide randomly generated questions. Exams are

graded upon completion of the exam by the computer. With the

computer system’s electronic security measures answers are

confidential, and results cannot be manipulated.

The Ministry of Justice has been very receptive to ABA ROLI’s

work on this issue, and previously requested ABA ROLI draft a

memorandum of understanding (MOU) between USAID and

the Ministry of Justice to commission such a computer based

bar exam. The MOU identifies ABA ROLI as the implementing

partner, and was signed February 7, 2013 by the Minister of

Justice, Almambet Shykmamatov, and USAID Country

Representative Carey Gordon.

The qualification exam will be conducted by electronic testing

and will include more than 1,000 questions (developed by the expert working group convened by ABA

Minister of Justice Almambet

Skykmamatov and USAID Country

Representative Carey Gordon sign a

Memorandum of Understanding

February 7, 2013.




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ROLI and the MOJ), 100 of which will be randomly assigned to test takers. With USAID support, ABA

ROLI will provide computer equipment to the Ministry of Justice to conduct the qualification exam, with

the ability to limit access to the equipment and exam content to specific personnel.

In addition to improving the exam itself, ABA ROLI and the ATC, will provide pre-qualification exam

trainings for prospective advocates and separate trainings for notaries to help them prepare for the exam.

Bar Reform Working Group

On March 14, 2013, the working group charged with implementation of the MOU held their first meeting.

The Working Group that was established to develop and implement software for electronic testing for

individuals applying for a license to practice law and notary. It is composed of legal scholars, practicing

lawyers, representatives of ABA ROLI and the Ministry of Justice. The Working group is headed Deputy

Attorney Jyldyz Mambetalieva.

Off-site meeting

ABA ROLI conducted an off-site meeting of the working group on March 29-31 in Issyk-kul.

ABA ROLI facilitated the meeting to revise the content of examination questions and to improve

procedures. The working group added questions on legal ethics based on research materials prepared by

ABA ROLI staff. During this meeting, members of the working group revised and developed a first draft

of the 1000 questions needed for the exam.

Please see attachment G for the Ministry of Justice Order.

Activity Five Expected Deliverables:

Software for computerized exam is configured and adopted

In Progress. ABA ROLI has identified technical experts to develop the necessary software, and

outlined safety and function requirements for the program. Progress will continue on this activity

following USAID and the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic entering into a memorandum

of understanding.

Exam questions are developed

In Progress. The working group conducted their first meetings in March 2013 and developed

draft questions of the qualification examination. Expected completion in June 2013.

Objective Two: Equipping the Next Generation of Lawyers with the Practical Legal Skills and

Knowledge to Provide Quality Legal Representation to Citizens in Need

Activity One: Inter-University Working Group on Practical Skills Curriculum Development

During Year One of this program ABA ROLI established an Inter-University Working Group with

representatives from six universities. The Working Group has developed three new practical skills

courses, which will support the legal clinics (described further in Activity Three below) in meeting a

strategic need for practical skills training for students and new advocates. They will cover the issues of

interviews and counselling, the roles of each party to a case, and the role of a lawyer in the pre-trial stage

of criminal proceedings. These are important skills for lawyers to develop, especially new lawyers, and

are rarely taught in the current law school system. These courses will be made widely available through

the universities, so as to have a greater reach than the natural limit of 30-45 students of the legal clinics.

On February 19 АВА ROLI organized a meeting of the inter-university working group developing the

above courses. As a result of the meeting the working group set timeframes to accomplish the following

activities:

• Develop the Educational Methodological Complex by March 15, 2013, and deliver an

electronic version of the material to ABA ROLI (according to amended schedule of the working

group). Completed in draft form.




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Students interview a client while judges evaluate their

performance.

Competitors listen to their client and provide

feedback, while judges observe the

proceedings.

• Introduce the courses “Tactics of parties in trial”, “Tactics of a defense attorney in pre-trial

stage of legal proceedings”, “Tactics of consulting and interviewing” into curriculums of the law

departments as an elective course for 4- 5-year Bachelor of Art students–anticipated May 20,

2013. • To identify professors who will teach the courses “Tactics of parties in trial”, “Tactics of a

defense attorney in pre-trial stage of the legal proceedings”, “Tactics of consulting and

interviewing” in KNU, KSLA, Academy of MIA, KRSU, OSU, JSU. Anticipated June 1, 2013

• To organize trainings for the professors who will teach the courses (2 professors from each

institutions) – late June2013.

• To prepare the innovative Educational Methodological Complex and to pilot and publish,

“test versions” in June 2013.

• To organize a pilot space in KNU, KSLA, Academy of MIA, KRSU, OSU, JSU to work

with the Educational Methodological Complex of the courses in the first half of the 2013-14

academic year.

• To conduct monitoring of the pilot Educational Methodological Complex on the courses

with the purpose of advancing and improving the material – September- December 2013.

• To conduct a round table for the professors and the authors of the courses to discuss

methodological and substantial aspects – December 2013.

• To publish the Educational Methodological Complex after possible corrections and review -

end of 2013- beginning of 2014.

On March 10, 15 and 18, 2013 the working group met to finalize the content and related issues of the

courses, and to prepare for the introduction of these courses into the university systems. The courses are

expected to be introduced by May 20, 2013.

Activity One Expected Deliverables:

Approval from universities for new courses to be part of their curricula during the following

academic year.

In Progress. Since universities typically make decisions in April and May on the following year’s

curricula, this activity is expected to be completed later in the year.

Three (3) practical skills courses developed and ready for presentation to universities in

April/May 2013 for approval to incorporate into their curricula.

Completed. The initial drafts of three (3) practical skills courses were completed this quarter by

the Inter-University Working Group.

Activity Two: Support of Practical Skills Through Client Counselling Competitions

Client Consulting Competition for Legal Clinic Students

On February 1-2, ABA ROLI hosted its first Client

Counseling Competition. Thirteen teams representing five

law schools, comprised of 11 males and 15 females,

showcased their interviewing techniques and counseling

skills during the two-day competition. The competition

gave the students from these universities the opportunity to

practice their legal skills, exchange knowledge, and

network with each other.

Please see Attachment H for the Agenda.

The competition was held in Bishkek for students from

universities based in the capital: Kyrgyz Russian Slavic

University (who sponsored three teams), Kyrgyz National

University (who sponsored three teams), International

University of Kyrgyzstan (who sponsored three teams),




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1st place was given to the Students of the Legal Clinic

of the American University of the Central Asia. In

addition to their trophy and certificates, the winning

pair was invited to join ABA ROLI’s Bishkek office as

Summer Interns to gain further experience and skills.

American University of Central Asia (who sponsored three teams), and the Kyrgyz State Law Academy

(who sponsored one team). Leading up to the competition, students were coached by their supervisors in

practical skills, case studies, legal literature, and technical rules in order to hone their interviewing

techniques and mediation skills. Representatives of the legal clinics in Jalalabad and Osh attended the

competition as observers, in order to prepare their students to compete in future competitions that will

take place other regions of the country.

The highest marks were awarded to a team from the American

University of Central Asia while a team from the Kyrgyz National

University earned second place and third place was awarded to two

teams, both from the American University of Central Asia.

While this was a highly competitive event, all students expressed

their interest to conduct this kind of activity regularly in order to

practice their skills in real-life situations. Students emphasized that

the public element of the competition serves as motivation to

improve their legal knowledge and practical skills to better “show

off” for their peers. While being able to apply their studies through

competing, students also learned from their peers’ experiences how

lawyers can work to succeed in their professional career.

Competing teams were first tasked with

conducting an interview with a client. The

contestants had to respond in a competent, caring,

and appropriate manner while using the

appropriate procedures (stages of interviewing,

ethical and psychological considerations,

identification of a clients’ needs etc.), to gain

necessary information and insight into the root of

the problem. The student lawyer then formed an

opinion, and had to explain it to the client in terms

they could understand. Plain language was

rewarded, as many clients these young lawyers

will encounter in their future careers will have

minimal familiarity with the legal terms and

principles. The contestants discussed the

information and established plans of action. The

student-lawyers were allowed to use any necessary

legislation and legal texts. The teams were

evaluated on their empathy, knowledge of the law, listening skills and demeanour by three judges: two

lawyers and a psychologist.

The second stage of the competition was focused on consulting a client and providing appropriate

solution alternatives that reflected the competition guidelines - following the proper stages of consulting,

being sensitive to ethical and psychological aspects of the case, finding optimal solutions, and clearly and

simply explaining relevant legal information. The students’ work in this stage was evaluated by five

judges.

After the competition the teams and judges met with ABA ROLI staff to reflect on the competition. They

discussed what worked, what did not, and ways to improve the contest for next year. This competition is

anticipated to be conducted annually and reach other regions of the country outside of Bishkek, including

Osh and Jalalabad.

Activity Two Expected Deliverables:

Client Counselling Competition is completed

Completed. The Client Counselling Interviewing Competition has been conducted.

“Our participation in the event

gave us a better understanding of

many issues in lawyers' activities.

By competing with other students,

we could identify our advantages

and disadvantages. This

competition encouraged us to

work harder on our

professionalism”

-Student Participant




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Activity Three: Support and Expansion of Clinical Legal Education

On October 23, 2012 ABA ROLI signed a memorandum of understanding with the legal clinics of six

Kyrgyz university law faculties designed to provide financial and technical assistance to four existing

Bishkek-based legal clinics and two new clinics in Osh and Jalalabad. The memorandum was intended to

facilitate cooperation between ABA ROLI and six legal clinics to develop practical, hands-on legal skills

in law students and to provide quality legal assistance to citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Osh and Jalalabad are areas in which ABA ROLI is

working hard to raise the competency and ability of the

legal community. The ethnic strife that has plagued the

region makes quality legal assistance, especially to

marginalised peoples extremely important. To this end,

efforts are underway to include these regions in as much

of our work as possible. On March 15, the Office

Director for ABA ROLI in Osh, and two staff of the Osh

legal clinic visited the Jalalabad legal clinic. They

attended training conducted by an advocate of the clinic.

Sixteen students discussed two of the clinic’s cases. Both

were divorce and alimony. The students presented

information gained while interviewing the clients

followed by discussion of the cases. The members of the

Osh clinic also met with students from Jalalabad, and

reviewed the case files of other pending matters. At the

time of the visit, the Jalalabad clinic had 15 open cases.

On March 20, the Director of the ABA ROLI Osh office participated in a meeting with students and staff

of the Osh legal clinic. The meeting was devoted to discussion of, and adoption of, an Ethical Code of the

clinic, and an Agreement between the Students and the Clinic. During the two-hour discussion,

amendments were made to both, and the staff and students of the clinic unanimously adopted the Code

and the Agreement. Following a code of ethics will help prepare the students for the ethics portion of the

upcoming electronic bar examination, and is significant in that presently there is no developed ethical

code for lawyers. The code of conduct and contract are similar to the codes already adopted by other

legal clinics.

ABA ROLI is also making an effort to meet regularly with the clinics and clinic staff in Bishkek. On

March 27, ABA ROLI visited the Legal Clinic of the National University of Kyrgyzstan and on the 28th

the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University. The representatives met students participating in the clinics and

the lawyers/professors supervising them. Topics of discussion included the history of each clinic, the

types of cases handled, and case load. During the meetings the ABA ROLI’s Legal Specialist made a

presentation on the American system of Clinical Education for comparative purposes.

Activity Three Expected Deliverables:

Two (2) Training-of-Trainer sessions for clinic professors are conducted.

In Progress. A second Training-of-Trainers session is scheduled for late summer 2013.

Financial Support to legal clinics is provided.

In Progress. Six clinics signed sub grant agreements, ensuring financial support for continued

programming.

III. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

The progress of this past quarter has laid the groundwork for great progress in the upcoming quarter.

ABA ROLI expects to complete the following activities in the coming months:

Students review a case and engage in

group discussion of clinic procedures.




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Continue to provide on-going financial and technical support to the ATC and legal clinics;

Receive final approval from universities to finalize course materials for three practical skills

courses prepared by the Inter-University Working Group and submit for approval by the

participating universities in late spring 2013;

Provide a second Training-of-Trainers for clinic professors in September 2013;

Finalize review and update the entrance exam process for advocates in the Kyrgyz Republic;

Develop software for an electronic, computer-based bar exam for advocates;

Introduce the exam questions to be used in the new, computer-based exam process.




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Attachment A

PROGRAM

PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO THE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Purpose: To provide the concept of domestic violence.

Objectives: 1. Help participants identify the sources of violence in the family, community, society and the

state; 2. To disseminate information and knowledge about gender violence; 3. To provide participants

with information about the mechanisms and prevention of gender-based violence.

Methods: The game scenario, brainstorming, general discussion, mini-lecture

Trainers: Asel Djamankulova, American Bar Association

Aijan Kadyrova, Legal Centre

09.00 - 09.30 Registration

09.30 - 09.40 Opening speech

09.40 - 10.00 Development of Expectations

10.00 - 10.30 Mini – lecture Definition of Gender. What are biological and social differences between

women and men; gender roles.

10.30 - 11.00 Coffee break

11.00 - 13.00 Discussion of gender stereotypes and their impact on the lives of men and women. Modes

of reproduction of gender stereotypes- Interactive exercise "Gender Stereotypes" (40 minutes)

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

14.00 - 15.30 Mini-lecture on causes and sources of violence in the family, community, society and

country. - Game "Domestic Violence"

15.30 - 16.00 Coffee break

16.00 - 17.00 the mechanisms of prevention gender-based violence, - Gender roles;- Gender-based

violence; - Law "On social and legal protection from domestic violence "

17.00 - 18.00 Questions and answers.




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Attachment B

PROGRAM

training seminar on the topic:

"Attorney's fees"

Date and time: January 18, 2013 - from 9.00 to 17.00

Location: Bishkek, Guesthouse "Turistan".

Trainer: Slesarev Sergei Mehailovich

09.00-09.15 Registration

09.15-09.45 Welcome. Acquaintance. The development of expectations.

09.45.-11.00 Capability of advocate to negotiate on fee. (part of the lecture)

11.00-11.30 Coffee break

11.30-13.00 Advocate, attorney institutions and their impact on fee policy. (Lecture part)

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-15.30 Fees and its types.


16.00-17.00 Practical exercises to negotiate a fee

17.00-17.30 Summing up. Certificates.




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Attachment C

PROGRAM

training seminar on the topic:

"Recognition of transactions void"

Date and time: January 26, 2013 - from 9.00 to 17.00

Location: Issyk-Kul, club-hotel «Royal Beach».

Trainer: UsupbaevaSaltanatKumenovna



09.45.-11.00 Recognition of invalid transactions (part of the lecture)


11.30-13.00 Recognition transactions void (lecture part)

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-15.30 Practical part


16.00-17.00 Continuation of the practical part


Attachment D

PROGRAM

Of training on the topic:

“Image of attorney”

Date and time: February 17, 2013 - from 9.00 to 17.00

Location: Bishkek, Office of the “Training Center of Attorneys” Public Fund

Trainer: G.Sh. Esenalieva



09.45.-11.00 Image of attorney (lecture part)


11.30-13.00 Image of attorney (lecture part)

13.00-14.00 Lunch





Attachment E

P R O G R A M

«Ensuring the uniformity of notarial practice

And improving professional qualifications»

Date and Time of the training session: March 13, 2013.

Venue: “Training Center for Lawyers” Conference Hall, Sidikova 178, Bishkek.

Trainers: SeydaliyevaMaripaErmekovna, AlseitovaDamiraChonoyevna, DjumagaziyevaGulzat

Sativaldiyevna

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Participants’ registration

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Greetings

Acquaintance

Generating participants’ expectations

9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. General provisions on certification of transactions. Instruction on

The procedure of conducting notarial actions in the Kyrgyz Republic

(lecturer- Seydaliyeva M.E.)

11 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Coffee-break

11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certification of the transactions with land plots and the rights to them

Confirmation of other type of transactions (Alseitova D.Ch.)

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Issue of a certificate on the right to inheritance. Issue of a certificate

on ownership rights of spouses to the share in the common property.

The use of TOKTOM database and the Internet in notarial activity

(Djumazayeva G.S.)




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3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Coffee-break

4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Apostil and the legalization of documents of the Kyrgyz Republic

Professional ethics of notaries (Seydaliyeva M.E.)

4:50 p.m. – 5 p.m. Summing up the results of the training

Awarding the certificates




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Attachment F

TRAINING PROGRAM

“Acquisition and Partition of Inheritance”

Date and Time of the training session: March 30, 2013, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Venue: “Advocates Training Center” office

Sidikova 178 (TogolokMoldo intersection), Bishkek.

Trainer: UsupbayevaSaltanatKumenovna

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Participants’ registration

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Greetings Acquaintance

Generating participants’ expectations

9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Acquisition of inheritance. Place, time of the commencement of the

inheritance. Inheritance by will and by law

11 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Coffee-break

11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Issue of a certificate of the right to the inheritance by law and by will

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Partition of inheritance

Practical exercises

3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Coffee-break

4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Practical exercises continued

4:50 p.m. – 5 p.m. Summing up the results of the training

Awarding the certificates




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Attachment G

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

February 14, 2013

# 15

ORDER

To implement the activities subsequent from

the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and The

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on cooperation in the sphere of support to the

Kyrgyzstani legal defense community and notary institutions and to approve the members of the

working group and the action plans for 2013

I order:

1. To approve the action plans for 2013 on implementation of the Memorandum of

Understanding between the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and The U.S. Agency

for International Development (USAID) on cooperation in the sphere of support to the

Kyrgyzstani legal defense community.

2. To approve the members of the working group according to the list attached to this order to

revise the content of examination questions to test prospective defense advocates within the

framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Justice of the

Kyrgyz Republic and The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on

cooperation in the sphere of support to the Kyrgyzstani legal defense community.

3. To accomplish the procedures related to the working group until April 1, 2013.

4. To charge Deputy Minister J. Mambetalieva with execution of this order.

Minister A. Shykmamatov.

Approved by the Order # 14,

February 14, 2013 of the




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Ministry of the Justice of the

Kyrgyz Republic

The list of the members of the Commission to implement the Memorandum of Understanding

between the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and The U.S. Agency for International

Development (USAID) on cooperation in the sphere of support to the Kyrgyzstani legal defense

community

# Name Position Position in

the

Commission

1 Mambetalieva Jyldyz

Jeenbaevna

Deputy Minister of the

Kyrgyz Republic

Chairwoman

of the

Commission

2 Seidalieva Maripa

Ermekovna

Head of the Notary and

Bar Department of the

Ministry of Justice

Member of

the

Commission

3 Kerimbaev Azamat Country Director of

ABA ROLI

Member of

the

Commission

4 Djamankulova Asel

Anarkanovna

ABA ROLI Staff

Attorney

Member of

the

Commission

5 Ivanov Artem

Yurievich

Advocate, Member of

the Collegiums of

Bishkek and Chui region

Member of

the

Commission

6 Kurbanova Chinara

Djalilovna

Advocate Member of

the

Commission

7 Sydykova Svetlana

Kaldarbekovna

Advocate Member of

the

Commission

8 Bogdanova Yulia

Alekseevna

Advocate of the Oktiabr

district Legal Consult,

Member of the

Collegiums of Bishkek

and Chui region.

Member of

the

Commission

9 Muratbekovna

Saltanat

Muratbekovna

Professor of the

Constitutional and

Municipal Law Faculty

of the Kyrgyz State Law

Academy

Member of

the

Commission

10 Sarmanova Baktygul

Osmonbekovna

Professor of the

Criminal Law Faculty of

the Kyrgyz State Law

Academy

Member of

the

Commission




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“Approved”

by the Order # 14, February 14, 2013 of

the Ministry of the Justice of the Kyrgyz

Republic

Action Plans for 2013 on implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the

Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and The U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID) on cooperation in the sphere of support to the Kyrgyzstani legal defense community

# Activities Period Implementers Expecting

results

1 Development and

introduction of a software

program to conduct

electronic testing for

prospective defense

advocates and notaries

1st

quarter

ABA ROLI Improved

procedure of

the

Qualification

Examination

2 Establishment of a

working group on reform

of the qualification exam;

assigning members of the

working group

February Ministry of

Justice of the

Kyrgyz

Republic

Updated and

improved

examination

questions

according to

the current

legislation

3 Coordinate of the

activities of the working

group and facilitate their

meetings

1st

quarter

ABA ROLI

4 Provision of equipment

for the implementation of

the software program and

the performance of the

examination by

prospective advocates and

notaries

1st – 2

nd

quarter

ABA ROLI Improved

procedure of

the

Qualification

Examination

5 Revision of the content of

examination questions to

test prospective defense

advocates’ knowledge of

professional legal skills

and legal ethics

1st – 2

nd

quarter

Working

Group

Improved

procedure of

the

Qualification

Examination

6 Educational trainings for During ABA ROLI, Advanced




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notaries to raise their

professional qualifications

the

project

period

Advocates

Training

Center

professional

level of

advocates and

notaries.

7 Facilitate and assist in

organizing workshops,

roundtables and other

events related to the

Project

During

the

project

period

ABA ROLI,

Advocates

Training

Center,

Ministry of

Justice of the

Kyrgyz

Republic

Improve and

reform of the

Bar and Notary

institutions




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Attachment H

Agenda

Client Consulting and Interviewing Competition

February 1-2, 2013

Day 1- February 1, 2013

Law Faculty of the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University, room #503, Chui Avenue, #42, Bishkek

Time Activity

9.00-9.10 Registration of the participants (Room #503)

9.10- 9.20 Opening remarks by organizers (Room #503):

- Representatives of USAID

- Representatives of ABA ROLI

9.20-10.00 Organization of teams – initial preparation

10.00-11.00 Presentations 1 & 2 (Rooms #210 and 213)



13.00-14.00 Break





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15.00-16.00 Presentations 9 & 10 (Room #210 or 213)


17.00-18.00 Presentation 13 (Room #210 or 213)




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Agenda

Client Consulting and Interviewing Competition

February 1-2, 2013

Day 2 – February 2, 2012

Business Center “Maximum”, conference hall “Meridian”,

3d floor, Turusbekova str. #109/2, Bishkek

Time Activity

9.00-9.45 Opening remarks and announcement of results of the first day

10.00-11.00 Presentation #1



13.00-14.00 Break







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17.30-18.00 Announcement of winners of the Client Counselling and Interviewing

Competition, awarding of prizes:

- Representatives of USAID

- Representatives of ABA ROLI




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Attachment I

ATCPriorities:

1. Increasing the number of participants of ATC trainings on 25%

2. Contribution to development of the Continued Legal Education System

3. Introduction of paid-services (commercial trainings)

4. Strengthening the executive body of the ATC

5. Formation of favorable image of ATC among legal community

Expected programmatic results:

DIRECTION: EDUCATION

1. The professional level of at least 200 lawyers in the provision of quality legal aid to the

population of the Kyrgyz Republic is increased, including 30 new participants and 30%

participants from regions of the Kyrgyz Republic;

2. At least four new training courses are introduced;

3. The team of trainers of four new training courses is established;

4. Thirty-five trainings conducted, at least eight out of thirty five are paid trainings. Topics of paid-

trainings are determined in accordance with the needs of lawyers;

5. The license of the Ministry of Education and Science for educational programs is granted;

6. The database of trainers and participants is improved;

7. A system of assessment the impact of the services rendered is introduced;

8. Handbook on trainings materials is developed and posted at the ATC website;

9. Technical parameters of the website is improved to increase the number of visitors among legal

community (the counter of users, maintenance, convenience and quality of the customer, open the

ATC page on Facebook, Classmates, DieselForum etc.)

DIRECTION: ADVOCACY COMPAIGN 1. Background statement on implementation of Continuing Legal Education System is prepared;

2. The Regional/National Conference on Bar reforms is conducted in close cooperation with ATC

partners;

3. Two events to expand the base of support of Continuing Legal Education are conducted (talk

show “Open Kyrgyzstan” , publications in the Internet);

4. The draft law on Advocatura of the Kyrgyz Republic and advocates activities is passed the

second reading.

Organizational development, expected results:

1. The activity of the Supervisory Board of the ATC is enhanced;

2. Executive team, committed to the mission and goals of organization is established

3. Internal Policies of the organization is developed;

4. The capacity of Director on a project management is improved;

5. PR-strategy is implemented;

6. ATC is a member of at least two international networks or associations;

7. ATC received the Ministry of Education and Science License for educational programs;

8. ATC has improved facilities (Xerox, furniture is purchased, Wi-Fi is set, library is expanded and

etc.);

9. PR-strategy is implemented:

* open the ATC page on Facebook, Classmates, DieselForum;




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* institutional memory of organization is developed (background, projects, deliverables, donors);

• Proposed ATC Structure:

New program ideas:

• Statistics concerning the population and convicted and sentenced prisoners is accessable, with

information on the quality of legal services they received;

• A School for future defense attorneys;

• Conducting conferences with the interactive format in close cooperation with partners

• Expansion of services to enhance the capacity of legal community through the use of new media

(online video tutorials, animation, etc.)

• Popularization of the legal profession: Championship judicial Casey students with the Ministry of

Education, Law of Academy and more.

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Training Coordinator Volunteer

Organizational development Coordinator

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Training Coordinator Volunteer

Organizational development Coordinator

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Attachment J – SAMPLE AGENDA

PROGRAM -- Training seminar on: "Features of the consideration of certain categories of civil cases" 09.00-09.15 Registration 09.15-09.45 Welcome. Opening remarks. 09.45-10.00 Warm up session #1 10.00-11.00 The initiation of proceedings in court 11.00-11.30 Coffee break 11.30-13.00 Technique of preparation for a court hearing. 13.00-14.00 Lunch 14.00-14.15 Warm-up session #2 14.15-15.30 Participatory training 15.30-16.00 Coffee break 16.00-17.00 Participatory training 17.00-17.30 Summing up. Certificates.

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