Worldwide Lawyer
Education Program

The Worldwide Lawyer Education Program is a comprehensive, in-depth and new-focused program specially developed for those who want to conduct studies in the field of international law. Various activities such as lectures, workshops, current issues sessions and reading groups to be implemented within the education program will be carried out with the leading names of the field and aim to increase the harmony between theory and practice.

The Worldwide Lawyers Association (WOLAS) is an organization working in the field of international law and human rights, dedicated to the global struggle for justice and equality. WOLAS strives to ensure justice, protect human rights and establish the rule of law around the world. In its work, it defends the right of every individual to live in a just world order by adhering to the universal values of international law. Aiming to build bridges between different cultures and communities to achieve global justice, WOLAS focuses on developing effective solutions to human rights violations around the world by adopting critical and anti-colonial approaches. It is committed to raising public awareness in the struggle for human rights and contributing to the development of international law.

The Worldwide Lawyer Education Program to be organized by WOLAS is aimed to raise awareness on international law and human rights issues and to train qualified professionals in the field. The program combines theoretical and practical knowledge and emphasizes the importance of increasing the professional competencies of international lawyers and human rights defenders.

The education program is one of the core initiatives of WOLAS, an organization dedicated to advancing global justice and equality through its work in international law and human rights. This comprehensive program, tailored for individuals interested in careers in international law, comprises various components such as specialized courses, reading groups, and supervised practice, all featuring in-depth and novel approaches. In Turkey, human rights advocates often face challenges in participating in international human rights law activities. This difficulty impedes the ability of these individuals to effectively engage with and respond to current issues with the necessary expertise. To address this gap, WOLAS has developed an innovative education program that blends academic and professional perspectives.

The Worldwide Lawyer Education Program is structured to span a total of 7 months, consisting of three main stages, each lasting 2 months. The program includes key components such as reporting, monitoring, and legal operations, with a focus on international human rights violations and responses to them. By translating theoretical knowledge into practice, participants will acquire the necessary competencies for effective intervention in cases of rights violations.

The education program aims to bring current issues in international law to the agenda of academics, lawyers and related experts in Turkey. The program is organized as an educational activity of Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yaşam Boyu Eğitim Merkezi (BÜYEM) in cooperation with Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Geliştirme Vakfı (BUVAKIF).

You can access the details of the program via the introductory booklet.

We continue to work with all our strength to promote, protect and defend the universal values of justice and human rights.

2024-2025 Education Program

The Worldwide Lawyer Education Program is structured to span a total of 7 months, divided into three primary stages, each lasting 2 months. The program’s language of instruction is English, and only individuals with English proficiency will be admitted. An 80% attendance rate is required for participants. Program will take place weekly on Saturdays at Boğaziçi University’s South Campus. Each stage’s courses will be covered weekly, and students are expected to attend all sessions.

Eğitimin kademeleri ve bu kademelerde işlenecek dersler şu şekildedir:

International Law : Lecturer: Dr. Ayşe Didem Sezgin (Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law) & Dr. İsmail Mutlu ( Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)
International Human Rights Law: Lecturer: Dr. Hasan Basri Bülbül. ( Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)
International Law and Critical Approaches: Lecturer: Dr. Beheshti Aydogan (Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)

International Criminal Law: Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Emrah Bozbayındır (Vice Dean of Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)
lUse of Force and the Law of Armed Conflict: Lecturers: Dr. Muhammet Celal Kul (Lecturer at Ibn Haldun University Faculty of Law), Dr. Hasan Basri Bülbül (Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law).
International Economic Law: Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, Business and Human Rights: Lecturer: Dr. Ömer Erkut Bulut ( Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)

The Law of International Organizations: Lecturer: Dr. Beheshti Aydogan (Lecturer at Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)
Legal and Diplomatic Strategy: Lecturer: Lamis Deek, Attorney at the New York Bar Association
Legal Operations Working Group: Supervisor: Dr. Buhari Çetinkaya (Assistant Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Law)
Monitoring and Reporting Working Group: Supervisor: Dr. Ömer Metehan Aynural ( Academic Member at Istanbul University Faculty of Law)
Academic Working Group: Supervisor: Hüseyin Dişli ( Academic Member of Boğaziçi University Faculty of Law)

Who can apply for the education

3rd and 4th year students of the Faculty of Law, International Relations and Political Science, as well as those who have a Master’s or PhD in any of these fields can apply to the Worldwide Lawyer Association Program. In addition to those who continue their active student life, Trainee Lawyers and Lawyers can also participate in the education program.

Participation Fee and Scholarship for Program

The participation fee for the program has been determined as 12.000 TL. Payment terms will be notified separately to those whose applications are accepted.

Scholarship support will be provided to applicants who demonstrate that they are in need. *

(*) Scholarships will be granted on the condition that participants are not actively employed full-time or are currently enrolled as students in undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs.

Partners

The Education Program is carried out in cooperation with the Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Geliştirme Vakfı . The program will be delivered at the Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yaşamboyu Eğitim Merkezi (BÜYEM) with the strong academic support of Boğaziçi University. This collaboration is intended to increase the efficiency of the program through the unity between the institutions.