Level and Duration of the Program: PhD, 8 semesters
Mission of the Department of Law
Our mission in the Department of Law is to train qualified legal scholars who are deeply specialized in the field of law, capable of critical thinking and innovative solutions based on academic research and knowledge production. In this direction, we adopt the following goals:
1) Developing Advanced Research Skills: To provide our students with advanced research skills, to develop their independent and critical thinking skills, and to enable them to contribute to science by conducting innovative studies in the field of law.
2) Production and Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge: To encourage our students to contribute to the production of scientific knowledge and to disseminate this knowledge on national and international platforms by supporting their ability to conduct academic research.
3) Interdisciplinary Cooperation and Exchange: By collaborating with different disciplines and encouraging the exploration of the interaction and intersection of law with other fields, we train researchers with a broad perspective.
4) Ethical Values and Professional Responsibility: By emphasizing the principles of research ethics and professional responsibility, we ensure that our students observe fundamental values such as honesty, respect and justice in their scientific work.
5) Solution-Oriented Approach to Social Problems: We plan our research to produce solutions to social problems and emphasize the basic principles of law such as social justice and human rights.
6) Defending Universal Values of Law: To create awareness in society and strengthen these values by defending universal values such as justice, equality, human rights and the rule of law, which are the basic principles of law.
7) International Cooperation and Academic Exchange: By establishing collaborations with international academic institutions, research centers and industrial partners, our students are provided with an international perspective and international academic exchange opportunities are offered.
8) Student Mentoring and Support: We provide mentoring and guidance to our doctoral students by academicians who are experts in their fields, support their academic and professional development and guide their thesis studies.
9) Professional Leadership and Innovation: By preparing our students for professional leadership roles, we enable them to conduct research that encourages innovation in the field of law.
In line with this mission, we aim to support the academic and professional development of our students to produce scientific knowledge in the field of law and contribute to social transformation.
Mission of the Department of Law
Our mission in the Department of Law is to train qualified legal scholars who are deeply specialized in the field of law, capable of critical thinking and innovative solutions based on academic research and knowledge production. In this direction, we adopt the following goals:
1) Developing Advanced Research Skills: To provide our students with advanced research skills, to develop their independent and critical thinking skills, and to enable them to contribute to science by conducting innovative studies in the field of law.
2) Production and Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge: To encourage our students to contribute to the production of scientific knowledge and to disseminate this knowledge on national and international platforms by supporting their ability to conduct academic research.
3) Interdisciplinary Cooperation and Exchange: By collaborating with different disciplines and encouraging the exploration of the interaction and intersection of law with other fields, we train researchers with a broad perspective.
4) Ethical Values and Professional Responsibility: By emphasizing the principles of research ethics and professional responsibility, we ensure that our students observe fundamental values such as honesty, respect and justice in their scientific work.
5) Solution-Oriented Approach to Social Problems: We plan our research to produce solutions to social problems and emphasize the basic principles of law such as social justice and human rights.
6) Defending Universal Values of Law: To create awareness in society and strengthen these values by defending universal values such as justice, equality, human rights and the rule of law, which are the basic principles of law.
7) International Cooperation and Academic Exchange: By establishing collaborations with international academic institutions, research centers and industrial partners, our students are provided with an international perspective and international academic exchange opportunities are offered.
8) Student Mentoring and Support: We provide mentoring and guidance to our doctoral students by academicians who are experts in their fields, support their academic and professional development and guide their thesis studies.
9) Professional Leadership and Innovation: By preparing our students for professional leadership roles, we enable them to conduct research that encourages innovation in the field of law.
In line with this mission, we aim to support the academic and professional development of our students to produce scientific knowledge in the field of law and contribute to social transformation.
Vision of the Department of Law
Our vision in the Department of Law is to be a centre where internationally recognised academicians who contribute to the accumulation of knowledge in the field of law by conducting pioneering research, adopt ethical values and contribute to society are trained. Our vision is based on the following basic principles:
1) Global Perspective and Practice-Oriented Education: We increase the global competitiveness of our students with courses and programmes that emphasise a global perspective in areas such as international law, human rights and environmental law. In addition to theoretical knowledge, we provide practical training opportunities such as internships, seminars and workshops, enabling our students to develop their skills in the practice of law and gain professional experience.
2) Advanced Research and Knowledge Generation: We encourage our students to conduct advanced research in order to equip them to solve problems in the field of law and offer new perspectives. We provide support for the researches to contribute to the accumulation of knowledge and to be recognised internationally.
3) Multidisciplinary Approach: Through integrated studies with other disciplines with which we cooperate, we provide our students with a versatile perspective and encourage them to specialise in different fields.
4) Academic Innovation and Innovation: The development of our students' creative thinking skills is encouraged and innovative studies are carried out in the field of law. By adopting innovation-oriented thinking, we aim for them to be pioneers in the academic world.
5) International Co-operation and Networking: By establishing academic networks at the international level, we enable our students to interact with academics from different cultures. In this way, our students gain an international perspective and search for solutions to global legal problems.
6) Social Responsibility and Ethical Values: We encourage our researches to benefit the society and offer solutions to social problems. At the same time, we raise awareness of our students about research ethics and professional responsibilities and ensure that they adopt ethical values.
7) Continuous Learning, Sustainability and Approach to Global Issues: We encourage our students to continuously improve themselves. We support them to follow new developments in academic and professional fields and keep themselves up-to-date. We encourage various multidisciplinary approaches to teach our students how law can contribute to global issues such as sustainable development, environmental protection and human rights.
As the Department of Law, we aim to educate the leading legal professionals of the future, to make scientific contributions in the field of law and to produce solutions to social problems. In this direction, we adhere to the principles of academic freedom, scientific rigour and social responsibility.
Aim of the Department
The aim of the Department of Law is to educate qualified legal scholars and academicians who have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and can conduct independent research. In line with this aim, we adopt the following objectives:
1) High Level Academic Education: To provide doctoral students with comprehensive training in advanced theoretical knowledge and research methods.
2) Original Research Skills: To encourage students to conduct original research in the field of law by developing their advanced research skills independently and presenting new knowledge and perspectives in the field of law.
3) Publication and Presentation Competence: To increase the competence of students to make qualified academic publications and to make presentations at international level.
4) Teaching Skills: To provide students with teaching skills in the field of law and to strengthen their capacity to teach in academic or professional settings in the future.
5) Professional Leadership and Innovation: Preparing students for professional leadership roles and enabling them to conduct research that promotes innovation in the field of law.
6) Interdisciplinary Collaboration: To gain the ability to conduct multidimensional and comprehensive research by collaborating with different disciplines.
7) International Collaborations: To provide students with access to global knowledge and experience by collaborating with international research and academic institutions.
8) Social Contribution and Responsibility: To develop solution-oriented approaches to social problems by encouraging the contribution of research to society and the practice of law.
Outcomes of the Department
1) Deep Specialization in Legal Science: PhD students gain a high level of specialization in the field of law. This enables students to gain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of law and to conduct pioneering research in this field.
2) Independent Research and Scientific Publication: The program provides students with the ability to conduct independent research and transform this research into scientific publications. Students can carry forward the knowledge in the field of law by conducting original and innovative research. In addition, the doctoral dissertation process supports students to develop their ability to conduct independent research and make scientific contributions.
3) Academic Writing and Publication Competence: PhD students learn the processes of academic writing and publication. They gain competence in writing scientific articles, participating in conferences and contributing to academic publications such as book chapters.
4) Academic and Professional Networking: The program allows students to expand their academic and professional networks. Through conferences, seminars and workshops at national and international level, students can interact with renowned academics and professionals in their fields.
5) Interdisciplinary Collaboration: PhD students have the opportunity to collaborate with different disciplines. This outcome encourages students to take a broad perspective on the intersection of law with other fields and to conduct multidisciplinary research.
6) Academic - Professional Leadership and Innovation: PhD students develop the skills to lead and foster innovation in the field of law. The PhD process enables students to become leading figures in their fields, leading the processes of producing and sharing knowledge. Through their research, they contribute to developments in the sector and offer new perspectives.
7) Social Contribution and Responsibility: The program provides students with an important sense of responsibility in terms of contributing to society and finding solutions to social problems. Students aim to benefit society by directing their research in line with the universal values of law.
Employment Areas of the Department
Graduates of the PhD Program in Law have a wide range of employment opportunities. Some of the areas where graduates can work are listed below:
Legal Consultancy: Graduates can generally work in their areas of specialization by undertaking various tasks in internship law offices. They can also work as legal consultants in companies or organizations of various scales.
Corporate Services: Graduates can be employed in various positions in corporate organizations. These areas include the public sector where public services are provided to the public.
Private Sector: Large businesses, banks, insurance companies and other corporate entities hire legal specialists for positions such as internal legal advisors, legal affairs managers or contract specialists.
International Organizations and Diplomacy: Institutions such as international organizations, embassies and consulates may offer employment opportunities for legal professionals. In these fields, there are often opportunities to specialize in international law and diplomacy. Such organizations may include the United Nations, the European Union, environmental protection agencies, human rights organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Legal Education and Research: Law graduates can pursue an academic career, specialize in law in educational institutions and take part in scientific and educational activities in these institutions. There are also opportunities to work in law-related research centers or think tanks.
Rights Violations and Human Rights: There may be opportunities to work in human rights advocacy and rule of law. They can play an active role especially in non-governmental organizations or human rights organizations. They can work as legal policy analysts or advocates in non-governmental organizations. These fields contribute to increasing legal knowledge and awareness in society.
Media and Broadcasting: Graduates specializing in law can work as editors, writers or consultants for media outlets, publishing houses or other related journals.
These fields are a summary of the areas where graduates of the Department of Law can be employed in general. Different career paths are also possible according to the specialization areas, interests and abilities of the graduates. Law has an important role in many sectors and disciplines.
Lesson Procedure
Courses in the department are conducted through an internet-based Learning Management System (LMS), offering students the opportunity to learn using the distance education model. This allows students to attend classes and complete the program online. More information about the functioning of the LMS-based program is provided below:
1) Online Course Material: The course material of the program is available on the LMS platform. Students can access lecture notes, slides, videos, reading material and other resources.
2) Video Lectures: Teaching is supported by video lecture recordings. Students can watch these videos online and have the opportunity to understand the course content.
3) Live Lectures and Webinars: Some programs organize live lectures or webinars. Students can participate in these live sessions and interact with their instructors.
4) Interactive Discussion and Forums: The LMS provides students with interactive discussion boards and forums. These platforms allow students to ask questions about the course and exchange views with other students.
5) Student Assessments: Online quizzes, assignments and project submissions are used to measure student achievement. These assessments evaluate students' ability to understand and apply the course material.
6) Customized Syllabi: The LMS offers students customized course schedules. Students can choose courses that match their specific interests or career goals.
7) Online Communication: Students can communicate with their instructors and classmates through the LMS. Email, messaging and video conferencing tools are available.
8) Research and Project Collaboration: Students can collaborate on research projects through the LMS. This gives students the opportunity to create online study groups.
9) Examination and Diploma: Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a bachelor's degree.
Programs conducted using an Internet-based LMS offer students the opportunity to study regardless of geographical and time constraints. However, it requires students to be disciplined, have a good internet connection and learn to use digital learning platforms effectively. Instructional design and technical support are also crucial for the program to function effectively.
Our vision in the Department of Law is to be a centre where internationally recognised academicians who contribute to the accumulation of knowledge in the field of law by conducting pioneering research, adopt ethical values and contribute to society are trained. Our vision is based on the following basic principles:
1) Global Perspective and Practice-Oriented Education: We increase the global competitiveness of our students with courses and programmes that emphasise a global perspective in areas such as international law, human rights and environmental law. In addition to theoretical knowledge, we provide practical training opportunities such as internships, seminars and workshops, enabling our students to develop their skills in the practice of law and gain professional experience.
2) Advanced Research and Knowledge Generation: We encourage our students to conduct advanced research in order to equip them to solve problems in the field of law and offer new perspectives. We provide support for the researches to contribute to the accumulation of knowledge and to be recognised internationally.
3) Multidisciplinary Approach: Through integrated studies with other disciplines with which we cooperate, we provide our students with a versatile perspective and encourage them to specialise in different fields.
4) Academic Innovation and Innovation: The development of our students' creative thinking skills is encouraged and innovative studies are carried out in the field of law. By adopting innovation-oriented thinking, we aim for them to be pioneers in the academic world.
5) International Co-operation and Networking: By establishing academic networks at the international level, we enable our students to interact with academics from different cultures. In this way, our students gain an international perspective and search for solutions to global legal problems.
6) Social Responsibility and Ethical Values: We encourage our researches to benefit the society and offer solutions to social problems. At the same time, we raise awareness of our students about research ethics and professional responsibilities and ensure that they adopt ethical values.
7) Continuous Learning, Sustainability and Approach to Global Issues: We encourage our students to continuously improve themselves. We support them to follow new developments in academic and professional fields and keep themselves up-to-date. We encourage various multidisciplinary approaches to teach our students how law can contribute to global issues such as sustainable development, environmental protection and human rights.
As the Department of Law, we aim to educate the leading legal professionals of the future, to make scientific contributions in the field of law and to produce solutions to social problems. In this direction, we adhere to the principles of academic freedom, scientific rigour and social responsibility.
Aim of the Department
The aim of the Department of Law is to educate qualified legal scholars and academicians who have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and can conduct independent research. In line with this aim, we adopt the following objectives:
1) High Level Academic Education: To provide doctoral students with comprehensive training in advanced theoretical knowledge and research methods.
2) Original Research Skills: To encourage students to conduct original research in the field of law by developing their advanced research skills independently and presenting new knowledge and perspectives in the field of law.
3) Publication and Presentation Competence: To increase the competence of students to make qualified academic publications and to make presentations at international level.
4) Teaching Skills: To provide students with teaching skills in the field of law and to strengthen their capacity to teach in academic or professional settings in the future.
5) Professional Leadership and Innovation: Preparing students for professional leadership roles and enabling them to conduct research that promotes innovation in the field of law.
6) Interdisciplinary Collaboration: To gain the ability to conduct multidimensional and comprehensive research by collaborating with different disciplines.
7) International Collaborations: To provide students with access to global knowledge and experience by collaborating with international research and academic institutions.
8) Social Contribution and Responsibility: To develop solution-oriented approaches to social problems by encouraging the contribution of research to society and the practice of law.
Outcomes of the Department
1) Deep Specialization in Legal Science: PhD students gain a high level of specialization in the field of law. This enables students to gain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of law and to conduct pioneering research in this field.
2) Independent Research and Scientific Publication: The program provides students with the ability to conduct independent research and transform this research into scientific publications. Students can carry forward the knowledge in the field of law by conducting original and innovative research. In addition, the doctoral dissertation process supports students to develop their ability to conduct independent research and make scientific contributions.
3) Academic Writing and Publication Competence: PhD students learn the processes of academic writing and publication. They gain competence in writing scientific articles, participating in conferences and contributing to academic publications such as book chapters.
4) Academic and Professional Networking: The program allows students to expand their academic and professional networks. Through conferences, seminars and workshops at national and international level, students can interact with renowned academics and professionals in their fields.
5) Interdisciplinary Collaboration: PhD students have the opportunity to collaborate with different disciplines. This outcome encourages students to take a broad perspective on the intersection of law with other fields and to conduct multidisciplinary research.
6) Academic - Professional Leadership and Innovation: PhD students develop the skills to lead and foster innovation in the field of law. The PhD process enables students to become leading figures in their fields, leading the processes of producing and sharing knowledge. Through their research, they contribute to developments in the sector and offer new perspectives.
7) Social Contribution and Responsibility: The program provides students with an important sense of responsibility in terms of contributing to society and finding solutions to social problems. Students aim to benefit society by directing their research in line with the universal values of law.
Employment Areas of the Department
Graduates of the PhD Program in Law have a wide range of employment opportunities. Some of the areas where graduates can work are listed below:
Legal Consultancy: Graduates can generally work in their areas of specialization by undertaking various tasks in internship law offices. They can also work as legal consultants in companies or organizations of various scales.
Corporate Services: Graduates can be employed in various positions in corporate organizations. These areas include the public sector where public services are provided to the public.
Private Sector: Large businesses, banks, insurance companies and other corporate entities hire legal specialists for positions such as internal legal advisors, legal affairs managers or contract specialists.
International Organizations and Diplomacy: Institutions such as international organizations, embassies and consulates may offer employment opportunities for legal professionals. In these fields, there are often opportunities to specialize in international law and diplomacy. Such organizations may include the United Nations, the European Union, environmental protection agencies, human rights organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Legal Education and Research: Law graduates can pursue an academic career, specialize in law in educational institutions and take part in scientific and educational activities in these institutions. There are also opportunities to work in law-related research centers or think tanks.
Rights Violations and Human Rights: There may be opportunities to work in human rights advocacy and rule of law. They can play an active role especially in non-governmental organizations or human rights organizations. They can work as legal policy analysts or advocates in non-governmental organizations. These fields contribute to increasing legal knowledge and awareness in society.
Media and Broadcasting: Graduates specializing in law can work as editors, writers or consultants for media outlets, publishing houses or other related journals.
These fields are a summary of the areas where graduates of the Department of Law can be employed in general. Different career paths are also possible according to the specialization areas, interests and abilities of the graduates. Law has an important role in many sectors and disciplines.
Lesson Procedure
Courses in the department are conducted through an internet-based Learning Management System (LMS), offering students the opportunity to learn using the distance education model. This allows students to attend classes and complete the program online. More information about the functioning of the LMS-based program is provided below:
1) Online Course Material: The course material of the program is available on the LMS platform. Students can access lecture notes, slides, videos, reading material and other resources.
2) Video Lectures: Teaching is supported by video lecture recordings. Students can watch these videos online and have the opportunity to understand the course content.
3) Live Lectures and Webinars: Some programs organize live lectures or webinars. Students can participate in these live sessions and interact with their instructors.
4) Interactive Discussion and Forums: The LMS provides students with interactive discussion boards and forums. These platforms allow students to ask questions about the course and exchange views with other students.
5) Student Assessments: Online quizzes, assignments and project submissions are used to measure student achievement. These assessments evaluate students' ability to understand and apply the course material.
6) Customized Syllabi: The LMS offers students customized course schedules. Students can choose courses that match their specific interests or career goals.
7) Online Communication: Students can communicate with their instructors and classmates through the LMS. Email, messaging and video conferencing tools are available.
8) Research and Project Collaboration: Students can collaborate on research projects through the LMS. This gives students the opportunity to create online study groups.
9) Examination and Diploma: Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a bachelor's degree.
Programs conducted using an Internet-based LMS offer students the opportunity to study regardless of geographical and time constraints. However, it requires students to be disciplined, have a good internet connection and learn to use digital learning platforms effectively. Instructional design and technical support are also crucial for the program to function effectively.