Faculty of Law

Law

Duration 4 Years

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About the Department

The Law Department provides a computer-assisted education program, implemented by faculty members, as specialists in the field of contemporary, active and interactive education, knowledge and equipment, at an international level. The program offers both theoretical and practical courses, as well as national and international conferences and symposiums. The students have the opportunity to specialize in the field of international law, Cypriot law or Turkish law. The program also offers a number of elective courses for professional development and specialization. The purpose of the Faculty of Law is to equip students with specialized knowledge and experience in the specific field of law. A crucial part of these goals within this framework, is to provide students with the most up-to-date information; improve their writing, expressing and reasoning skills; and apply abstract rules to concrete events, to solve their specific problems.

Education Opportunities

The students are prepared to practice law as a result of the practical courses on Supreme Court and Council of State decisions. All students have the opportunity to conduct research on lectures and practical work by using computers with internet connection. Assignments are given to help students gain research and presentation skills. Moot Court practices are also offered. Collaboration agreements are made for students to monitor the hearings in local courts and have internship opportunities. Internship collaborations are made with international organizations for those students who are competent in a foreign language and have high academic success. National /international panels and conferences are also organized to increase students’ knowledge and skills.

Career Areas

Faculty of Law graduates can work in the following areas: as a Legal and prosecution lawyer; legal counseling in national and international companies; and legal counseling in the private and public sectors. Other career areas include: instructor employment opportunities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; inspectors in the Ministry of Interior Affairs and the Ministry of Finance; duties in various international organizations such as the Governor's Office, security directorate, Bureaucracy NATO, the Council of Europe, the United Nations Organization and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Faculty of Law
Central Lecture Halls, CL103
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2351
Faculty E-mail: secretary-fol@ciu.edu.tr
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Hasan Tunç
Head of Department E-mail: htunc@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

ECONOMICS I

Course code

EKON101

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The course aims to introduce the basic principles, mechanisms and institutions of the market economy to students. It is at the heart of Adam Smith's notions of "invisible hand" and "free market" that form the basis of modern micro-economy. Consumer choice theory and firm theory are developed using the current analytical tools of econometrics science. Focuses on competition analysis and market behavior of firms. Graphical and numerical examples are used to understand the theoretical information.

CIVIL LAW I

Course code

HKUK111

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CIVIL LAW I

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Course code

HKUK121

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ROMAN LAW

Course code

HKUK131

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INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Course code

HKUK141

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PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Course code

HKUK151

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In this course, the concept of law is analyzed from a holistic perspective. First part of the course engages with conceptual issues of law, of legal thinking, and of legal rules and ethical principles. In the second part of the course, epistemological questions about law and legality are discussed taking into account different perceptions of legality put forward by several schools of legal thought. In this context, by referring to legal positivism and natural law discussions, the relationship between concepts of justice and law is studied. The last part of the course introduces a comparative approach to theories of justice engaging with main problems of social and material justice.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH-I

Course code

INGL131

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The course introduces students with basic speech patterns at the elementary level. Through listening, students will identify different sound rhythms and practice pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Through speaking, students will identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. In addition, students will be able to define themselves or others, answer questions in the Present Simple tense, use the prepositions of place, and talk about their daily routines. Through reading, students read paragraphs and simple texts to improve their general comprehension of the passages, and answer the given comprehension questions. Through writing, students will be able to compose guided,controlled paragraphs in the Present Simple tense, and recycle the obtained new vocabulary to produce their own sentences.

Second Semester

BASIC COMPUTING

Course code

BILT110

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Basic concepts are related to information technologies, software and hardware, peripherals, software, operating systems in general, using operating system, windows, menus, files, word processing programs, general information about word processor, using word processing software, spreadsheet programs, table general information about the programs, basic concepts and toolbars, preparing and using formulas, using ready functions, sorting data, general information about the presentation program, data presentation, preparing a presentation program, adding new slides, slime, zooming in and out, giving effect to presentation. , slideshow, internet usage in education, what is a virus, what is a worm, what is a Trojan horse, protect the operating system from viruses, passwords, the effects of information technologies on social structure and its place in education, information systems security and related ethics concepts.

ECONOMICS II

Course code

EKON102

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Ekonomi kıt kaynakların, insanların istek ve ihtiyaçlarını karşılama doğrultusunda etkin kullanımını, bireylerin aldıkları kararları ve davranışlarını inceler. Bu ders, makro ve mikro ekonominin temel ilkelerine giriş niteliğindedir. Ekonomi biliminin temel kavramları, piyasa ekonomisi, arz, talep ve fiyat oluşumu, esneklik, tüketici ve firma dengesi, tam rekabet, tekel, tekelci rekabet ve oligopol piyasaları, para politikası, enflasyon, ekonomik büyüme, uluslararası ticaret, dış ticaret politikaları, döviz kurları, ödemeler dengesi gibi faktör fiyatlandırması gibi temel konuları içermektedir.

CIVIL LAW(FAMILY LAW)

Course code

HKUK112

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II

Course code

HKUK122

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HISTORY OF TURKISH LAW

Course code

HKUK142

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SOCIOLOGY OF LAW

Course code

HKUK152

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Hukuk kavramının aracı olarak sosyoloji, hukuk ve sosyolojinin ortaklaşa konuları, hukuk kuralının genel görünümü ve araştırılması yöntemleri, gelişim süreci içerisinde hukuk sosyolojisi, pozitif bir bilim olarak hukuk sosyolojisi, teorik hukuk sosyolojisi, hukuk sosyolojisinin hukuk tarihindeki kökleri, klasik hukuk sosyolojisi anlayışı ve hukuk sosyolojisinin güncel konumu.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH-II

Course code

INGL132

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ENG 112 is the continuation of ENG 111. The course integrates the four main skills at a higher elementary level for students. Through recessive skills, which are listening and reading, students identify different sound rhythms and practice the pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Also, by reading higher level paragraphs and texts, students infere the meaning of new words by using their existing vocabulary. Through productive skills, which are speaking and writing, students identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. Furthermore, students use the Present Continuous and Past Simple tenses to participate in basic dialogues and daily exchanges, and express themselves effectively. Also, through writing, students produce their own sentences by recycling the obtained new vocabulary in guided, controlled paragraphs they compose.

TURKISH LANGUAGE

Course code

TREG100

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This course examines basic areas of language and expression. In the first half of the course, the theoretical approach to language is formed and the spelling rules of the Turkish language are studied. In the latter part of the course, language and narrative errors are studied together with editing. In the second half of the course, formal writing, curriculum vitae, petition, evaluation of the columns in terms of language and style, types of written expression and practice; Turkish production and application of shooting attachments; Turkish grammar structure; It is aimed to teaching subjects like phonetics of Turkish to students.

Third Semester

LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-I (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK211

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In this course, topics related to the Turkish Code of Obligations and systematics of relevant law are covered. In the first part, initial provisions of Turkish Code of Obligations, establishment of contract and obligations arising from the contract will be examined. In addition, issues such as the concept of debt, full debt and incomplete debt, assignment of the right to receivables, as well as errors, tricks, threats and lesion are analysed. In the second part, course, subjects such as freedom to make contracts, limitation of this freedom against public order and mandatory provisions, and impossibility in the law of obligations will be discussed. In the last part, unilateral or bilateral termination of the contract, termination and cancellation will be discussed.

CRIMINAL LAW-I (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK221

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The course examines sources and application of Criminal Law. In the first part, constitutive and secondary elements of crime and its general theory are discussed. Additionally, material elements of crime, act, result and causal link in between are discussed. In the second part, the concept of attempt and its place in today's criminal law are examined by emphasizing the concepts of continual, several and habitual crimes. In addition, factors that reveal moral element of the crime, intent, negligence, and objective responsibility are included. Defences such as self-defense, the state of necessity, execution of order of law, execution of the order of competent authority are examined and criminal liability will be discussed.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK231

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In this course, the concept of administration is defined, and the elements and characteristics of the Turkish administrative organization are explained. In the first part, elements of central administration and decentralization legislation are explained. In the second part, the concept of public personnel and related rights and obligations are discussed. In addition, related issues are examined in the light of the decisions of the Council of State. In the third part, the concept of public goods is defined, the legal regime and utilization procedures of public goods are explained. In addition, diplomatic relations with public institutions, organizations, the criteria for those who will take charge in organizations that carry out activities and the compliance of public services with the law are discussed.

PUBLIC LAW (HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS)

Course code

HKUK241

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This course focuses on the basic concepts of human rights and their emergence and development. In the first part, fundamental rights and freedoms are discussed, with special emphasis on European Convention on Human Rights and the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, principles regarding the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms are specified. In the second part, the handling and protection of Human Rights within the framework of the United Nations is evaluated. Continuing with the definition of the meaning of protecting human rights, the course focuses on the regime of rights and freedoms, the emergence of rights and freedoms and the way they take place in international documents.

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK251

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This course examines relations between states, international organizations and other units that make up the international community. In the first part, basic concepts and principles of international law are emphasized. In addition, the definition of international law, its relationship with the domestic legal order and its sources are examined. In the second part, the example of the United Nations as a universal international organization, its organs, the Security Council, and the subjects of international law within the scope of the International Court of Justice are discussed. In the last part, the prohibition of use of force and self-defense, spatial rules in international law, land, air and sea will be examined, and also diplomatic relations and consular relations between states will be discussed.

PUBLIC FINANCE

Course code

HKUK261

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In this course, the relationship of Public Finance Law with other disciplines, which are accepted as the basis, and the distinction between public and private economy are examined. In the first part, basic concepts related to constitutional law and public expenditures are included, while general principles of taxes and government borrowing are discussed. In addition, budget processes and local government finance issues are explained, and financial events and institutions are also addressed. Theory of public expenditures is discussed in detail, and the public sector revenues, expenditures and state budget issues are examined. This includes issues related to local governments and fiscal policy. In the third part of the course, assessments of government debts and state-owned enterprises are explained.

ELECTIVE I

Course code

HKUKXX1

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ELECTIVE I

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX1

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Fourth Semester

LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-II (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK212

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In this course, the old Code of Obligations and the new Code of Obligations are examined comparatively. In the first part, the Turkish Code of Obligations are examined by considering the performance of debts, non-performance of debt relations, the preliminary provisions regarding special cases in debt relations and their implementation by considering judicial decisions. An in-depth analysis is made on the existence of more than one debtor and creditor, the change in the parties of the debt and the reasons for terminating the debt. In the second part, the provisions of the debt relationship and its termination are examined.

CRIMINAL LAW-II (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK222

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In this course, moral element, participation provisions, penalties and security measures are examined. In the first part, alternative sanctions to short-term prison sentences are discussed, while the concepts of confiscation, statute of limitations and amnesty are examined. In addition, the procedure for the application of criminal law rules in the international arena, issues such as territoriality, personal and security systems, and extradition between states are discussed. In the second part, the emergence of causes affecting crime is examined. In addition, attempts, social crimes, participation, repetition, penalties, types, security measures are included. Finally, ending the relationship between punishment and execution will be mentioned and their importance will be explained.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW-II

Course code

HKUK232

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In this course basic concepts and legal regulations regarding relations between individuals and administration will be explained. In the first part, public service, law enforcement activity, administrative action and related issues will be discussed. In the second part, relevant legislation, especially constitutional provisions, will be discussed regarding the responsibility of administration. In addition, the principles identified in judicial decisions and opinions in teaching will be examined. In the third part, the functions of the administration and how the administration can be held responsible for the damages they may cause will be discussed. In the last part, while examining authorities of administration to regulate, impose sanctions and acquire property, issues related to public service and law enforcement will be discussed in the light of current regulations.

PUBLIC LAW-II (THE CONCEPT OF STATE)

Course code

HKUK242

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In this course, emergence of the concept of state from ancient Greek and Roman periods is addressed. In the first part, basic concepts of state in Medieval Thought, the Enlightenment period, and modern political thinking are introduced. Additionally, current criticisms of modern state are considered. In the second part, General State Theory is explained. The concept of power, formation and structural elements of the modern state are addressed. In the third part of the course, the general theory of the modern state is examined within the context of modern political systems. Finally, basic qualities of state and its comparison with other communities will be examined and a foundation will be created about theories of the state.

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW-II

Course code

HKUK252

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First part of the course will focus on international organizations and concepts such as crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against humanity and their relation to international criminal law. In addition, armed conflict and humanitarian law will be evaluated and the prohibition and exceptions to the use of force in international law will be examined. In the second part, explanations will be made about existing resolution mechanisms such as arbitration for international disputes, and a basis will be established on the conditions of application to international judicial bodies. In the last part, an assessment of the dispute rules provided for by the United Nations will be made and the importance of monitoring these rules will be explained.

ELECTIVE II

Course code

HKUKXX2

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SEÇMELİ II

MODERN TURKISH HISTORY

Course code

TARH100

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In this course, Ottoman state and society, factors causing the collapse of the state; Ottoman modernization; Tripoli and Balkan Wars, World War I, Mudros Armistice and Sevres Agreement; parties and associations, the national resistance movement led by Mustafa Kemal, the Havza and Amasya Circulars, the Congresses, the National Pact, the Turkish Grand National Assembly; the rebellions, the regular army and the War of Independence; the Mudanya Armistice, the Lausanne Peace Treaty; Revolution in the political field, secularization of the state and society, abolition of the sultanate, declaration of the republic, abolition of the caliphate; 1921 and 1924 constitutions, constitutional changes; Sheikh Said Rebellion; Multi-party experience, secularization and modernization in law, nationalization and secularization in education, Kemalizm and 6 principles, Turkish foreign policy(1923-1938) are covered.

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX2

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Fifth Semester

PROPERTY LAW-I

Course code

HKUK311

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In this course, real rights, elements of real rights and their differences from other rights are examined. In the first part of the course, concept and nature of possession, its acquisition and loss, and provisions of Turkish Civil Code on the protection of possession are evaluated. The concept of land registry and its elements are examined by considering current legislation and court decisions. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis is offered on the land registry organization, the responsibility of the state and the validity of the land registry records. In the second part of the course, movable and immovable property and their elements are examined. Finally, subjects such as ownership, limited real rights and easement rights in movable and immovable properties are discussed.

LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-I (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK321

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In this course, subjects accepted as the general principles of the Law of Obligations such as the regulations governing private debt relations and the criteria based on different type of contracts are examined. In the first part of the course, movable and immovable sales contracts, lease contracts, contracts that cause business debt are examined, current legislation and legal provisions regarding the establishment and termination of these contracts are also analyzed. In addition, specific types of contracts such as franchise, factoring and license agreements are also investigated. In the second part of the course, donation contracts and work contracts are examined. Finally, legal regulations regarding the power of attorney contracts and surety contracts are studied and their importance are explained.

CRIMINAL LAW-I (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK331

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In this course, the basic concepts, and legal regulations regarding crimes against fundamental freedoms, public security, public order and family life are examined. In the first part of the course, crimes of violation of the right to domicile, provocation, organized crimes, bribery, favor, crimes against property and the material and moral elements of these crimes are discussed. In the second part of the course, the concept of legal benefit protected in certain types of crime is studied and the qualified cases that require aggravating or mitigating circumstances are considered. In addition, issues of compliance with law, principles determined in judicial decisions and doctrinal views are analyzed. Finally, issues related to the association of crimes and participation are discussed.

COMMERCIAL LAW-I (COMMERCIAL BUSINESS)

Course code

HKUK341

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In this course, basic principles of commercial law such as commercial enterprise, and protection of trade name are discussed. In the first part of the course, importance and function of commercial ledgers and their evidentiary value are analyzed. In addition, within the scope of the concept of unfair competition, sanctions foreseen in the law are examined that determine the practices causing unfair competition among enterprises. In the second part of the course, concepts of current account, ordinary and total profits are explained. In the third part of the course, valuable documents such as checks, bills and bonds are briefly examined. Finally, the course introduces concepts of trade registry and commercial books, commercial business assistants, and various intermediaries.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE-I

Course code

HKUK353

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In this course, control mechanisms to which the administration is subjected, and the administrative judgment procedures are examined. In the first part of the course, administrative jurisdictions, and the duration of litigation in these jurisdictions are examined and classification of courts according to the nature of administrative acts that they try are discussed. In addition, the duties and jurisdiction of the courts, types of cases, implementation of court decisions are evaluated, and principles of responsibility and extraordinary legal remedies are examined. The second part of the course introduces the administrative judicial organization with a particular focus on Turkey, explaining the scope of duty, types of administrative cases, and administrative legal remedies.

CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK361

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In this course, the position of civil procedural law within general judicial procedures is studied, and sources of procedural law and the organization of courts are examined. In the first part of the course, prohibition of the judge to hear the case and refusal of judges are examined, and the duties and powers of the courts are discussed. In addition, by explaining the concept of division of labor between general courts, the relationships between general court and special court, and civil court and administrative court are explained. In the second part of the course, legal disputes, rogatory and auxiliary bodies to the courts are examined. In the last part of the course, subjects of evidence, trial, verdict, and procedures are discussed.

TAX LAW-I

Course code

HKUK373

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In this course, general concepts of Tax Law, taxable events, and tax exemptions and reductions are introduced. The course also examines tax bases, tax schedules, tax assessments, notifications and accruals. In the first part of the course, elimination of tax claims, terms of tax law, organization of the administration of tax, and tax crimes are discussed. In addition, the taxation processes, duties of the taxpayer, administrative control of the taxpayers are also studied with reference to relevant sections of tax law, and its binding and auxiliary resources. In the second part of the course, judicial and administrative sanctions for not fulfilling taxpayer’s obligations are explained. Finally, issues such as taxpayers and responsible persons and the taxation processes are considered, and their importance are explained.

ELECTIVE III

Course code

HKUKXX3

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ELECTIVE III

Sixth Semester

PROPERTY LAW-II

Course code

HKUK312

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In this course, the interpretation of the basic principles of real rights, of certainty, of clarity and the protection of trust, will be examined. In the first part of the course, an in-depth analysis will be made of limited number of real rights in the Turkish Civil Code regarding property laws. In addition, current legislative provisions regarding the reflection and implementation of the principles of not being subject to the statute of limitations and limitations on real rights in court decisions will be examined. In the second part of the course, the fourth book of the Turkish Civil Code and its initial provisions, as well as other special laws, statutes and regulations from the property law legislation will be discussed.

LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-II (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK322

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In this course, the nature and the constituent elements of the sales contracts are examined. In the first part of the course, resolution of disputes regarding establishment and termination of the movable and immovable sale contracts is discussed. In addition, evaluations regarding the determination of the price element in the sales contract are explained. Furthermore, special provisions in relevant legislation regarding the establishment of franchises, factoring and license agreements are studied. In the second part of the course, donation and employment contracts are examined. The outcome of the contractual relationship in possible cases of death of one of the parties is evaluated. Finally, legal regulations regarding the power of attorney and surety agreements are explained.

CRIMINAL LAW-II (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK332

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In this course, classification of crimes, the Turkish Penal Code and relevant contemporary criminal laws are examined. In addition, general rules of crimes against personality of the state, against freedoms, courthouse, public order, general morality and family order are considered. Within the scope of crimes against property, crime of theft is analyzed, and the material element of this crime, the qualified forms of the crime that require more severe punishment, and its difference from the crime of looting are studied. In the third part of the course, elements of murder and injury crimes are discussed, and social aspects and consequences of participating in these crimes are considered in light of judicial decisions.

COMMERCIAL LAW-II (NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)

Course code

HKUK344

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In this course, checks, promissory notes, bills and policies will be discussed within the context of the Turkish Commercial Code. In the first part of the course, forms of negotiable documents will be analyzed. In addition, the concept of signature and representation in bills of exchange will be explained and the principle of independence of signatures will be considered. Second part of the course will focus on formal conditions of negotiable documents and legal sanctions applicable when these conditions are not met. In the third part of the course, the transfer of valuable papers, and assignment and endorsement transactions will be analyzed. In the final section, information about the loss and cancellation of negotiable instruments will be explained.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE-II

Course code

HKUK354

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In this course, judicial review of the administrative decisions is comparatively studied taking into account major administrative judicial systems. In the first part of the course, development of administrative jurisdiction and administrative courts, and types of cases in administrative jurisdiction are discussed. In addition, basic principles adopted in administrative judiciary are examined. Furthermore, the birth, development and characteristics of administrative law are explained. In the second part of the course, explanations about administrative acts and contracts are discussed. In the third part of the course, besides the sources of administrative law, the administrative organization of Turkey are examined. In the last part of the course, an analysis is offered of the concepts of public service and public goods.

CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW-II

Course code

HKUK362

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In this course, investigation, evidence and trial procedures are examined. In the first part of the course, the Code of Civil Procedure and special occasions in litigation are analyzed and final judgment and arbitration issues are discussed. The importance of applying rules of civil procedure is examined. In the second part of the course, issues of power of attorney, case conditions, and first objections are discussed. The subject of completing the litigation conditions is emphasized and the concepts of compulsory and optional litigations are explained. In the third part of the course, preliminary examination and arraignment issues are examined. Lastly, exchange of petitions, situations in which judges cannot hear cases and special trial procedures are discussed.

TAX LAW-II

Course code

HKUK374

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In this course, constitutional principles of tax duty are examined under several sections: tax procedure law, tax criminal law, and tax enforcement law. The course focuses upon the taxation processes. In addition, rights and obligations of the tax administration and responsibilities of taxpayers are examined together with sanctions and forced collection of receivables. In addition, issues of administrative and judicial resolutions of conflicts are covered. In the first part of the course, constitutional principles of tax law and the importance of taxation techniques are explained. In the second part of the course, evaluations on tax disputes and administrative rules are made. Finally, the nature of taxes as legal instruments and tax penalties are examined.

ELECTIVE IV

Course code

HKUKXX4

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ELECTIVE IV

Seventh Semester

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK411

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This course examines bilateral or multilateral international agreements, substantive international private law rules and conflict of laws rules. In the first part, concept of private international law, its content, scope and basic concepts of conflict of laws are examined. An in-depth analysis of subjective and objective rules of goodwill are also conducted. In the second part, concept, content and sources of international procedural law are explained, and the jurisdiction of Turkish courts and judicial immunity are discussed. In the last part, the element of alienation according to Turkish law, application of foreign law and general doctrines in citizenship law, general principles in Turkish citizenship law, acquisition and loss of citizenship, proof of citizenship and judicial path are discussed.

MARINE TRADE LAW

Course code

HKUK421

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This course aims at enabling students to express themselves about principles of maritime trade law related to responsibilities, obligations and rights arising from the operation of merchant ships in maritime trade. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about concepts such as ship, merchant ship, donator, carrier, conishmento, charter party, collision, general average, right of ship creditor and maritime claim. In the second part, students will be able to assess functions of different types of maritime trade contracts, to examine and interpret a particular conishmento and charter party. In addition, the rights of the carrier, the termination of the freight contract will be discussed. In the third part, the responsibility of the carrier subject to different regimes will be defined, analyzed and compared.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK431

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This course focuses on the basic principles of Criminal Procedure Law. In the first part, the course covers principles of protection of human rights, preparation of and the form of the trial and issues of evidence. In the second part, the application of Procedure Rules, barriers to trial, criminal trial procedures, subjects of trial, participants in trial, protection measures, investigation, prosecution, reconciliation and confiscation, ordinary and extraordinary routes of law and trial expenses are examined. In the final part, the course introduces principles of human rights and human dignity, explains the functioning of criminal proceedings and structure of criminal justice system and focuses on procedures applied in investigation and prosecution phase in criminal procedure.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Course code

HKUK441

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This course focuses on individual labor law, collective labor law and trade union law. In the first part historical development of labor law, sources, jobs, persons and places for it to be applied, basic concepts, labor contract, obligations of parties to labor contract, termination of labor contract and consequences of termination and labour litigation are examined. The course, then explains basic and individual labor law concepts such as employee, employer, workplace. In the second part, students acquire detailed information about formation, termination and types of individual employment contract; status of employer and employee and their rights, duties and obligations arising from this contract. Finally, the course provides a basis for supervision of business life and criminal sanctions.

LAW OF EXECUTION AND INSOLVENCY-I

Course code

HKUK451

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In the first part of this course, sources of enforcement law, enforcement organization, complaints, enforcement fees and expenses, parties to enforcement proceedings, enforcement without notice, general route of foreclosure will be examined. Students will be able to explain the concepts of initiation of enforcement proceedings, request for a follow-up, payment order and its finalisation, appeals against payment order, cancellation of appeal, foreclosure phase, liquidisation and allocation of money. In the second part, students will have detailed information about the general principles of lien, evacuation of the leased real estate, enforcement with writ and foreclosure, precautionary lien, cancellation cases and enforcement crimes.

LAW OF SUCCESSION-I

Course code

HKUK463

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In this course, concepts of inheritance and heirdom, types of inheritance, opening of inheritance, inheritance of estate and distribution of inheritance will be discussed. In addition, basic principles and objectives of inheritance law will be taught. In the first part, students will learn the basic concepts of inheritance law and especially the subjects of estate and inheritance dependent on the will of inheritor. Issues such as principles that dominate Turkish inheritance law, legal and will heirs, ownership of rights in inheritance will be included. In addition, issues such as forms of wills, recantation from the will and disappearance of the will be covered. In the last part, students will learn legal inheritance, group system and death-related savings.

INSURANCE LAW

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HKUK471

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This course introduces national and international insurance institutions and organizations. In the first part, sources of insurance law, dealing with insurance contract in terms of law of obligations and commercial law, rights of the parties to the insurance contract are discussed. The course, then, explains principles relevant to loss, liability, and life insurances, group, accident, and health insurances. In the second part, students acquire detailed information about establishment, operation and termination of insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance intermediaries, insurance agents and brokers, loss adjusters, actuaries, professional organization of the insurance sector, insurance arbitration commission, and insurance training centers. In the last part, students evaluate intermediaries in the insurance sector in terms of their legal status and functions.

ELECTIVE V

Course code

HKUKXX5

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ELECTIVE V

Eighth Semester

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW-II

Course code

HKUK412

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In this course, students will learn application of international private law in personal law, family law, lineage law, inheritance law, property law and law of obligations. In addition, form and statute of limitations in legal proceedings and the lex fori principle in international procedural law will be discussed. In the second part, students will learn about qualification, relationship with substantive law, international rules of jurisdiction, Turkish international system of jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgements of foreign courts. In the last part, international arbitration, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, international legal aid and the issues concerning rights of the foreigners to work in Turkey, to own real estate and to inheritance, and international arbitration proceedings will be explained with a comparative perspective.

COMMERCIAL LAW-III (COMPANIES)

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HKUK424

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This course introduces basic principles and current developments in partnership law. In addition, the course covers different forms of partnerships, and general provisions related to trading companies. In the second part, students will be able to examine the importance, function, and legal regime of ordinary partnership. In addition, they will be able to determine the characteristics of collective and commandite partnerships, their differences from capital partnerships and the legal regime that they are subject to and explain the basic characteristics of capital partnerships and their different aspects from individual partnerships. In the last part, students will be able to discuss the importance of a one-person anonymous partnership and rules that apply, and its differences from other types.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW-II

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HKUK432

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This course introduces basic principles of Criminal Procedure Law aimed at investigating and finding material truth, rules and comparisons of criminal law proceedings that respect human rights. In the first part, stages of investigation, ordinary remedies, objections and appeal issues are discussed. Additionally, issues such as extraordinary remedies, correction of decisions, retrial, objection of the Attorney General of the Supreme Court and written order are addressed. In the second part, personal litigation is discussed. In the final part, claims, defences and prosecution carried out in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code are discussed to find out if a crime has been committed; and if so, by whom it has been committed and what its sanctions are.

SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

Course code

HKUK442

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This course introduces concepts and historical development of Social Security, both in domestic and international law. In the first part, sources of Social Security Law, and reforms in Turkish social security system are covered. Furthermore, the area of application of social insurance (concept of insured, duration of insurance), administrative management of social insurance are discussed. In the second part, premiums as a source of financing of social insurance; types of social insurance (occupational accident and occupational disease insurance, disease insurance, disability insurance, old age and death insurance) are discussed. The final part of the course focuses upon unemployment insurance, health right and general health insurance, private pension, social assistance and social services.

INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL PROFESSION

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HKUK444

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This course will focus upon legal regulations related to the profession of attorney, and relations between lawyer and client. In addition, topics such as types of professional organizations, changes and specialization in the profession, rights and obligations of lawyers will be discussed. In the second part, ethical/professional rules will be examined, in accordance with topics of the entry exams of the profession. The last part of the course will exam legal, criminal and disciplinary responsibilities of lawyers giving students the opportunity to internalize relevant rules. In addition, the obligations students will be subjected to as professionals will be evaluated by dividing them into subheadings.

LAW OF EXECUTION AND INSOLVENCY-II

Course code

HKUK452

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In this course, follow-up through foreclosure for exchange notes, evacuation of leased real estate, execution of declaration and way to cash out the pledge, precautionary foreclosure concepts are discussed. Following these, bankruptcy law, concordat, restructuring of capital companies and cooperatives through reconciliation, cases for cancellation and general principles of enforcement crimes are covered. In the second part, basics and stages related to follow-up routes through execution and bankruptcy are introduced and students are expected to evaluate the relevant issues. In the third part, the application of the pledge application rule and its exceptions, are evaluated. Finally, the course covers the evacuation of the leased immovables through execution without judgment and other legal remedies in practice through this procedure.

LAW OF SUCCESSION-II

Course code

HKUK464

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The course engages with issues of testamentary and financial dispositions. In the first part, enforcement, cancellation and criticism of testamentary dispositions, and inheritance of the estate are discussed. In addition, issues such as precautionary measures, provisions and protection of inheritance, and the action for reduction are addressed. Following on, issues such as opening of the estate, rejection of inheritance, distribution and return in inheritance are discussed. Additionally, consequences of passing the inheritance, conservation measures, and acquisition of the inheritance, official bookkeeping, and official liquidation are studied. In the last part, case of fortification due to inheritance, distribution of inheritance, equalization in inheritance and completion of sharing are discussed.

ELECTIVE VI

Course code

HKUKXX6

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SEÇMELİ VI

Elective Courses

CRIMINOLOGY

Course code

HKUK102

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Bu derste kriminoloji kavramı ve tarihi gelişimi, kriminolojinin önemi ve görevi, kriminolojide araştırma yöntemleri, bilinen ve bilinmeyen suçluluk gibi temel ve diğer ilgili kavramlar dersin içeriğini oluşturmaktadır.

INTRODUCTION TO CYPRUS LAW

Course code

HKUK110

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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Course code

HKUK206

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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

LAWYER LAW

Course code

HKUK302

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LAWYER LAW

TRADEMARK LAW

Course code

HKUK308

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TRADEMARK LAW

MEDICAL LAW

Course code

HKUK205

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SAĞLIK HUKUKU

TRNC LAW I

Course code

HKUK407

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TRNC LAW I

COMPETITION LAW

Course code

HKUK403

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COMPETITION LAW

INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

Course code

HKUK271

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CONSUMER LAW

Course code

HKUK303

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TÜKETİCİ HUKUKU

LAW OF ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTIES

Course code

HKUK108

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LAW OF ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTIES

LEGAL METHODOLOGY

Course code

HKUK105

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LAW OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Course code

HKUK101

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Kitle iletişim kavramı ve yasal temelleri, yazılı, görsel, işitsel ve elektronik basın ve hukuki sorumlulukları, kişilik haklarının korunması, ceza sorumluluğu, elektronik imza, e-ticaretin vergilendirilmesi ve telif haklarının korunması gibi konuları kapsamaktadır.

LAND TRANSPORT LAW

Course code

HKUK402

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LAND TRANSPORT LAW

EUROPEAN UNION LAW

Course code

HKUK301

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EUROPEAN UNION LAW

TAX APPLICATIONS

Course code

HKUK481

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TAX APPLICATIONS

TRNC LAW II

Course code

HKUK408

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TRNC LAW II

CHILD CRIMINAL LAW

Course code

HKUK304

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CHILD CRIMINAL LAW

PUBLIC LAW OF THE MARINE

Course code

HKUK202

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PUBLIC LAW OF THE MARINE

SOCIAL POLICY

Course code

HKUK103

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Bu dersin içeriğinde sosyal politikanın tanımı, kapsamı ve içeriği; Türkiye ve dünyadaki refah sistemi ve hizmetlerinin gelişimi; planlama ve kalkınma kavramları bağlamında temel politika alanları (sağlık, barınma, sosyal güvenlik, göç vb.) üzerine tartışmalar yer almaktadır. Dersin içeriği olarak öne çıkan en önemli tanımlama meselesi sosyal politikanın 18.yy Fransız devrimi ve 19.yy Endüstri devriminin etkisi altında oluşan kamusal servislerin, sosyal sigortanın ve kolektif sağlık programlarının nasıl bir alan dahilinde oluştuğunu tartıştırmaktır. Küreselleşmenin sosyal politika üzerindeki etkileri, toplumsal cinsiyet ve sosyal politika, kentsel hareketler ve yerel yönetimlerin sosyal politikaya etkilerinin yanı sıra Türkiye’de sosyal politikanın gelişimi ve de güncel sosyal politikalar tartışılacak.

CONSTITUTIONAL JURISDICTION

Course code

HKUK208

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CONSTITUTIONAL JURISDICTION

SPORTS LAW

Course code

HKUK210

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ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION

Course code

HKUK201

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ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION

SOCIOLOGY

Course code

HKUK104

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Derste sosyolojinin temel konu, kuram ve kavramları, sosyolojik sorgulamanın yöntemi ve mantığı işlenir; toplumsal yapıyı oluşturan siyasal, ekonomik ve kültürel öğelerin ve bireyin toplumla ilişkisinin genel bir çözümlemesi sunulur. Ders kapsamında farklı toplumsal ve tarihsel koşulların sosyolojiyi biçimlendirişi ve zamansal, mekânsal ve hiyerarşik dönüşümler/değişimler geçirmesi ele alınır. Bu çözümlemelerdeki konulara koşut olarak toplumsal yaşama ilişkin Türkiye ve diğer ülkelerden örnekler karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilir.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Course code

HKUK406

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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Course code

HKUK204

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

ZONING LAW

Course code

HKUK203

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ZONING LAW

ECONOMIC CRIMES

Course code

HKUK306

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ECONOMIC CRIMES

SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS

Course code

HKUK307

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SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS

ISSUES ARISING FROM JUVENILE LAW

Course code

HKUK224

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Juvenile Law and children's rights issues are important for a healthy society as much as they are important for the healthy development of a child as an individual. This course primarily covers basic issues such as protection of the child in the family, protection of personality rights, the child’s parentage, legal capacity, adoption and tutelage. These issues are examined in light of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the obligations of the member states to Convention. The issue of the protection of children's rights in public law is also addressed. Act on the Protection of the Child and Juvenile Courts are briefly mentioned and the situation of children in need of protection is also examined.

BANK LAW

Course code

HKUK404

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BANK LAW

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Course code

HKUK415

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Technology and Innovation Management course is to introduce the concepts related to technology and innovation, to classify, to gain knowledge and skills to manage and progress. In this context, in order to be able to explain and explain the lesson, the development of the industrial revolution, electric and steel era, petroleum and chemical industry, synthetic materials, mass production, electronic technology, technology and innovation infrastructure, technology and technology the public dimension of technology and innovation, the public sphere of technology and innovation, information society and politics, technology and environment, technology and growth, the development and diffusion of technology.

AIR AND SPACE LAW

Course code

HKUK305

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AIR AND SPACE LAW

PRIVACY AND THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Course code

HKUK318

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Technological developments have facilitated the breach of privacy and personal data. Therefore, it’s of great importance to establish a modern data protection law for the protection of personal data. Identification and limitation of the basic gathering purposes of personal data is essential and it is necessary to prevent the use of information stored in the databases for other purposes. Subjecting the processing of personal data to certain rules, protects fundamental rights and freedoms too. Within this scope the concept of personal data, the problem of the nature and the protection of personal data are examined in the light of the Protection of Personal Data Act (Law No. 6698), the decisions of Constitutional Court, ECHR and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

Course code

HKUK482

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

NOTIFICATION LAW

Course code

HKUK473

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NOTIFICATION LAW

LABOUR LAW OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

Course code

HKUK413

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In the TRNC, the labor law course is taught separately in two departments and covers individual labor law, collective labor law, union law and social security law. The main subject of this first lesson is individual work law. In this context, in a broader context, the business judiciary, considering the resources of the labor law, the jobs to be applied, the persons and places, the employment contract, the debts of the parties to the employment contract, the consequences of the employment contract and the consequences of the end- it is examined. In addition to this, work accidents in the TRNC are being processed in the direction of the Court Decisions, and it is emphasized how the application has worked.

CAPITAL MARKET LAW

Course code

HKUK401

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CAPITAL MARKET LAW

VIRTUAL COURT AND LAW PRACTICES-II

Course code

HKUK430

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Moot courts have been around since the late 1700s. They're a law school activity and competition during which students participate in preparing and arguing cases in front of judges.Students can join moot court in their first, second or third years of law school, depending on the school. Competition is quite fierce to join at some schools, especially those that regularly send winning teams to national moot court competitions.Moot court members research their respective sides, write appellate briefs and present oral arguments in front of the judges.Judges are free to ask questions at any time during the presentation, and students must respond accordingly. A profound understanding of the facts of the case, the students' arguments and their opponents' arguments are required.

VIRTUAL COURT AND LAW PRACTICES-I

Course code

HKUK420

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The concept of rights, the concept of justice and freedom of seeking rights, the emergence of disputes and the ways of resolving disputes, the work of legal protection and justice mechanism, the ways of applying for protection of rights, the concept of legal protection and the kinds of jurisdiction. The duties of the judge, the duties of the prosecutors, the duties of the judicial officers, the duties of the lawyers, the lawsuit-plaintiff-defendant concepts, the initiation of the case, the hearing and the hearing discipline. At the end of the semester, a virtual court application and presentations prepared by students will be carried outIn the classroom, which is organized as a courtroom, students are able to recreate what is happening in the real court and gain experience without graduation.

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION DISPUTES

Course code

HKUK381

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ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION DISPUTES

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