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Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 425
Course Title in English Law of Legal Profession
Course Title in Turkish Noterlik ve Avukatlık Hukuku
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 55 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective Enabling the students to gain necessary knowledge regarding legislations and basic principles of legal professions such as advocates and the notary publics.
Course Description En çok uygulama alanı bulan arabuluculuk, uzlaştırma gibi alternatif uyuşmazlık çözüm yöntemlerinin avantajları ve dezavantajları hakkında temel bilgilerin edinilmesi. Aynı zamanda öğrencilere hukuki düzenlemeler hakkında temel bilgileri sağlayacak, avukatlık ve noterlik gibi hukuk mesleklerinin temel prensiplerini aktaracaktır.
Course Description in Turkish The course will provide the basic knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of most common alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation, conciliation etc. It will also enable the students to gain necessary knowledge regarding legislations and basic principles of legal professions such as advocates and notary publics.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 1. Have general knowledge about the profession of lawyer and notary public and the requirements for admission to the profession.
2) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 2. Have information about the rights and obligations of lawyers and notaries.
3) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 3. Identify the situations that require legal, criminal and disciplinary responsibilities of lawyers and notaries.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal methodology, and interpretation methods.
2) The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments.
3) The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions.
4) The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information.
5) The ability to recognize, examine and resolve legal issues with respect to general principles of law, de lege feranda and de lege lata; to take into consideration both national and international aspects of law; and to acknowledge the importance of personal conviction while making decisions.
6) The ability to critically analyze legal disputes, legislation, court decisions and different views in the legal science; to form his/her own opinions; to detect legal lacuna and suggest alternative solutions.
7) The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice.
8) The ability to participate in and organize legal projects and activities as a socially responsible individual; to put his/her legal knowledge and skill to use efficiently (in the public or private sector).
9) The ability to use a foreign language at least on a B2 Level on the European Language Portfolio, to follow legal developments and communicate with colleagues in that language; to use computer software and information and communication technologies necessary in the law field at an Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License.
10) Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning.
11) The ability to understand the development, evolution, and problems of the society and to contribute to the solution of these problems by legal methods.
12) The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal methodology, and interpretation methods. N
2) The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments. N
3) The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions. N
4) The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information. N
5) The ability to recognize, examine and resolve legal issues with respect to general principles of law, de lege feranda and de lege lata; to take into consideration both national and international aspects of law; and to acknowledge the importance of personal conviction while making decisions. S Exam
6) The ability to critically analyze legal disputes, legislation, court decisions and different views in the legal science; to form his/her own opinions; to detect legal lacuna and suggest alternative solutions. N
7) The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice. N
8) The ability to participate in and organize legal projects and activities as a socially responsible individual; to put his/her legal knowledge and skill to use efficiently (in the public or private sector). N
9) The ability to use a foreign language at least on a B2 Level on the European Language Portfolio, to follow legal developments and communicate with colleagues in that language; to use computer software and information and communication technologies necessary in the law field at an Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License. N
10) Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning. N Exam
11) The ability to understand the development, evolution, and problems of the society and to contribute to the solution of these problems by legal methods. S
12) The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof. N
Prepared by and Date AYLİN MORALIOĞLU , January 2024
Course Coordinator AYLİN MORALIOĞLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. AYLİN MORALIOĞLU

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Definition of the profession of advocacy and distinguishing it from similar institutions Public service and self-employment nature of advocacy
2) The independence of the lawyer and the conditions for admission to the profession of lawyer, The forms of execution of the profession of lawyer (Partnership of lawyer)
3) The validity of the attorneyship agreement in terms of form and scope -The lawyer's remuneration, The powers of the attorney arising from the status of the lawyer (authority to examine the file documents, authority to be present, authority to interview, authority to correspond, etc.)
4) The lawyer's obligations of disclosure, loyalty, diligent performance, personal performance, the lawyer's obligations regarding the file documents held by the lawyer, the lawyer's accountability and confidentiality obligations
5) Obligations of the lawyer in relation to the opposing party and its counsel - Rights of the Lawyer
6) General information about the profession of Notary Public, Requirements for admission to the profession of Notary Public, Procedure for appointment as a Notary Public
7) Obligations and Rights of Notaries, Form of notarial transactions (arrangement, approval, sample, other transactions)
8) Midterms
9) The collection method of fees, taxes, fees and duties to be collected by notaries,
10) Responsibilities of Notaries (General Provisions and Disciplinary Penalties)
11) Legal, criminal and disciplinary responsibilities of notaries
12) Structure and Functioning of the Union of Notaries of Turkey
13) Notarial affairs in foreign countries, termination of notarial duty.
14) Settlement, arbitrator-expertise and alternative dispute resolution
Required/Recommended Readings1) Sungurtekin Özkan, Meral Avukatlık Mesleği Avukatın Hak ve Yükümlülükleri, Barış Yayınları, son bası 2) Ulukapı, Ömer/ Atalı, Murat Noterlik Hukuku, son bası. 3) Tanrıver, Süha/Kulaksız, Cengiz Türk Noterlik Hukuku Bibliyografyası, Ankara, Noterlik Hukuku Araştırma Enstitüsü Yayını son bası.
Teaching MethodsTheoretical evaluation of the subjects
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration moralioglua@mef.edu.tr
+902123953600
Ofis Saatleri: Lütfen mail ile randevu alınız. Office Hours: Appointment via e-mail.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 7 1 3 1 35
Midterm(s) 2 5 1 12
Final Examination 1 7 1 8
Total Workload 55
Total Workload/25 2.2
ECTS 2