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  Course Description
Course Name : Law of Attorney

Course Code : HKS403

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Lawyer İSMAİLARISOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the rules of the profession of a lawyer. Learn the rights and obligations of lawyers

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing to students the legal profession

Course Contents : Legal profession, the legal profession in the place of the judicial activity AND the importance of independence are described as the basis. Also the programme will deal with issues such as the rights and obligations of the lawyer, the lawyer in this context, the nature of the contract and this contract with his client and therefore the right to charge a lawyer, the right to demand advance payment and expense, the right to demand compansation due to the damage suffered while performing the tasks and authorization arising from legal contract.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The history and description of the legal profession Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
2 The qualities of advocacy Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Requirements to be a lawyer Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Advocacy agreement Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Attorney rights Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
6 The right to attorney´s fees, the right to demand advance payment and expense, Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
7 The right to demand compansation due to the damage suffered while performing the task Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
8 Midterm Exam
9 The obligations arising from the contract of advocacy Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Lawyer´s obligations Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Lawyer´s obligation of loyalty Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Obligation to perform the act with care Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Obligation of lightening Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Obligation to contribute to finding the truth Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Professional organizations Reading Lecture, Question and Answer
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Number 1136 Law of Attorneys
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 0
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 0
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 3
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 2
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 0
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 2
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 3
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 3
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 2
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 0
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 0
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 0
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 0
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 0
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 0
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 60
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.4
ECTS Credit: 2