The Law Undergraduate Programme is a 240-ECTS programme with a normal duration of 4 academic years consisting of 8 semesters. As in the other undergraduate departments of our University, 1 ECTS corresponds to a student workload of 30 (hours/semester). The main aim is to train lawyers who have adapted to the information age within the production relations of the information society; to provide society with legal practitioners who have learned how to learn as a result of legal education integrated with universal values; and, beyond being ideal members of the information society, to train individuals who stand at the forefront of social development with their legal profession and identity as lawyers. Today, as international relations become increasingly complex, there is a need for lawyers who can solve the legal problems of the global economy and make the best use of foreign languages in their academic and professional lives. In response to this need, the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Faculty of Law aims to train lawyers who can deal with national and international legal problems and have the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to solve them. To achieve this goal, a programme has been designed that, in addition to ensuring that students master legal methodology and theoretical knowledge, aims to give them analytical thinking skills.
Opportunity to learn foreign languages (free of charge),
Opportunity to do a minor (with a scholarship for the normal duration of the major programme),
Opportunity to do a double major (with a scholarship for the normal duration of the double major programme),
Opportunity to study abroad through international exchange programmes (1 or 2 semesters),
Opportunity to continue with master's programmes after graduation.
Graduates of the Faculty of Law can carry out many duties involving political and social responsibilities, exercise authority and/or hold status. Lawyers can work in almost every area of social life and at every level of the state. First of all, they can practise the professions of Judge, Attorney and Notary, which only graduates of the Faculty of Law can pursue.
They can work at every level of political parties; in political life as members of parliament, ministers, etc.; at every level of central and provincial state administration as police officers, governors, undersecretaries, administrators, etc.; in local governments as mayors or council members; in various units of state economic enterprises; in associations, foundations, trade unions and other social organizations as members or executives; and in companies as board members, general managers, auditors, specialists or legal counsel. They can also serve in high judicial bodies such as the European Court of Human Rights, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Court of Accounts, and rise from career officer to ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Student Reviews
Zeynep Arslan Faculty of Law, 2nd Year
"Thanks to our experienced professors and rich library resources, I have the opportunity to combine my theoretical knowledge with practice."
Mert Doğan Faculty of Law, 4th Year
"The internship and moot court programmes allowed me to gain real case experience before graduation."
Elif Yıldırım Faculty of Law, 1st Year
"The academic advising support in the department helped me start my university life with confidence."
Kerem Aydın Faculty of Law, 3rd Year
"The continuously updated curriculum and seminars make me feel ready for the profession."
Beyza Kaya Faculty of Law, 2nd Year
"Thanks to our experienced professors and rich library resources, I have the opportunity to combine my theoretical knowledge with practice."