Courses & Credits
The academic component of the Turkey Summer Law program consists of two 3-credit courses:
- International Legal Perspectives on the Rule of Law, Human Rights, and Current Issues in Turkey, Central Asia and the Middle East. This course introduces students to the complex issues facing Turkey in the region, including its historical and current role in the Middle East, the challenge of accession to the European Union, and its linkages with Central Asia. The course also addresses various topical international legal issues including inter alia: terrorism, security, and human rights; energy policy and environmental sustainability; and, the legal status of the Turkish Straits.
- Legal Perspectives on Business and Investment Issues in Turkey. This course surveys the areas of law that are relevant to advising clients doing business in a developing country. This course explores various legal issues in international trade and foreign direct investment, such as trends in foreign investment regulation, intellectual property law, international business transactions, corporate structure and governance, commercial arbitration, and other areas of law relevant to the foreign investor.
Students will live and attend classes on the main campus of Yeditepe University.
All classes are taught in English by expert faculty and practitioners. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knowledge of the Turkish language is not necessary for participation in the program. Information on Turkish-speaking classes will be made available to interested students at the outset of the program.
Credits
The program is approved by the American Bar Association. Program participants earn six credits for the two courses. Applicants who intend to transfer credits should inquire about their law school's policy on that issue.
