This manual consists of graphs and tables, which in a visual and easy-to-read form represent the main topics of the course “Basics of Law”. The content of the educational manual fully complies with the requirements of the state educational standard of higher education in international relations specialties. The manual includes educational materials covering the main issues of the theoretical foundations of state and law. The manual explores a number of important branches of law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, such as: The Constitutional Law, The Administrative Law, The Civil Law, The

Criminal Law, The Family Law, The Labor Law and The Business Law. The manual contains a theoretical part and practical tasks. The material of each chapter is illustrated by examples and is accompanied by a selection of tasks for practical classes, independent work and test questions. This manual may be offered very different audiences from students to academic teachers or professionals and all of them require different legal knowledge to be shared.