Internships
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The Turkey Summer Law Program works with participating students to enable contacts with Turkish law firms and organizations looking for American law students for summer internships. Whether the student has already arranged an internship from the United States, or will be looking for the internship in during the program, the faculty and staff are more than willing to help. While there is no guarantee in finding an internship, the program has been able to help place every student who has sought a position.
Testimonials:
Jeff List, Turkey, 2010: "The experience I received from my internship in Istanbul was likely more substantive than any position I would have found in the United States, as they needed the perspective of an American Law Student. In fact, two of the students who worked internships last summer are returning to internships again this year."
Ozden Deniz, Turkey, 2008: "There are so many opportunities in Turkey that I am sure anyone can find a position of great interest to them. My internship in Istanbul started with the end of the program and went through the summer, and I was honored to work at one of the largest and most prestigious Turkish law firms. It was an amazing experience."
Kyle Innes, Turkey, 2008: "The Turkey Summer Law Program is a fantastic opportunity to receive the global perspective that is highly desired in the current domestic legal market. While I did not participate in an internship myself, many of my close friends from the program have done so, and all of them have regaled me with stories of successful job interviews that tended to focus primarily on their time with Turkish firms in the fields of arbitration, development, business investment in Turkey and Europe, trade, and general legal practice."
Arcadia Corbett, JD/MBA Seattle University School of Law, class of 2013: "The WCL Turkey program was truly a once in a lifetime experience. First of all, I loved the group of students -- they were so fun to live and travel with during the academic program! The law classes were interesting and worthwhile, but there was still plenty of time each day to take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Istanbul. The Turkish professors presented a wealth of insight and knowledge, and their varied backgrounds (and accents!) made every day a surprise. (Special mention to Dean Haluk, who was my favorite lecturer! Students are sure to enjoy his hilarious anecdotes and charming demeanor.) The class took two memorable excursions to parts of Turkey outside Istanbul, which taught me so much about historical, modern, and geographical aspects of the country. I also had the great fortune to be set up with an internship opportunity. I spent a month after the academic program working with the İstanbul Kadın Kuruluşları Birliği (IKKB), a women's rights organization based in Istanbul. The experience of working with a network of Turkish attorneys and the additional time spent in the city had me feeling like a local by the time I left. Türkiye istiyorum! (I like Turkey!)"
Firms with Offices in Washington DC and Other Selected Locations
For additional information, contact
David Jaffe, Director
Phone Number: (202) 274-4030
WCL Turkey Summer Program
