ECTS - Legal Decision Writing Clinic

Legal Decision Writing Clinic (LAW496) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Legal Decision Writing Clinic LAW496 Area Elective 1 2 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Area Elective
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study, Team/Group, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Serdar Hoş
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to improve the professional writing skills of students.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To be knowledgeable about writing a justification for a court order,
  • ABle to transfer the case
  • Able to pay attention to detail that is not the reason for procedural reversion
  • Able to use the terminology of law
  • Able to write non-sexist or non-prejudiced decisions
Course Content Writing the final court decision in a fictional case or an actual moot case whose details are accessible.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Explanation about decision making techniques, the problem of independence and impartiality, objectivity and prejudices T.C. Danıştay Başkanlığı Karar Yazım Rehberi (2020); Duruşma Yönetimi ve Karar Yazma Eğitim Modülü, Hâkim ve Savcı Adaylarının Staj Verimliliğinin ve Etkinliğinin Arttırılması Projesi Sözleşme No.: TR2015/RL/03/A3.5-01 Referans No.: EuropeAid/162288/ID/ACT/TR
2 Examination of the event, the establishment of teams and evaluation of precedent in terms of legal methodology by examining precedent decisions through critical reading with relevant legislation. T.C. Danıştay Başkanlığı Karar Yazım Rehberi (2020); Duruşma Yönetimi ve Karar Yazma Eğitim Modülü, Hâkim ve Savcı Adaylarının Staj Verimliliğinin ve Etkinliğinin Arttırılması Projesi Sözleşme No.: TR2015/RL/03/A3.5-01 Referans No.: EuropeAid/162288/ID/ACT/TR
3 Sample decision reviews (I-common mistakes) Doing research on the subject
4 Sample decision reviews (II- justification problem) Doing research on the subject
5 Sample decision reviews (III- The language of the decision) Doing research on the subject
6 Using of judge's discretion and limits Working on the draft
7 Midterm
8 Preparation of the draft decision (II) Working on the draft
9 Preparation of the draft decision (III) Working on the draft
10 Preparation of the draft decision (IV) Working on the draft
11 Evaluation of decision in class Working on the draft
12 Evaluation of decision in class Working on the draft
13 Evaluation of decision in class Working on the draft
14 Evaluation of decision in class Working on the draft
15 Preparation and submission of evaluation reports Preparation and submission of evaluation reports
16 General evaluation.

Sources

Course Book 1. Kaynaklar seçilen davanın konusuna bağlı olarak değişkenlik gösterecektir.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 20
Laboratory - -
Application 1 70
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 100
Percentage of Final Work 0
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Understands, compares and paraphrases the basic concepts of law as a jurist following common principles of law. X
2 Solves problems using a critical point of view when necessary, determines and analyses the theoretical and practical problems of law. X
3 Understands, plans, exercises and coordinates the functions of law, by explaining and practising. X
4 Understands the strategic, tactical and practical dimensions of private and public law. X
5 Understands the local, national, international, universal and supranational dimensions of private and public law. X
6 Understands modern methods and distinctions of law. X
7 Can successfully participate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary team works. X
8 Have an open-minded attitude towards learning and attempting. X
9 Assimilates and complies with the rules related to legal ethics and profession within the framework of social responsibility awareness. X
10 Can use Turkish effectively both orally and in writing and has communication skills required for a career in the discipline of law. X
11 Thinks critically and creatively on legal and social problems based on the principle of rule of law and the ideal of justice. X
12 Understands and practices the national and international dimensions of law by following court case law and practices. X
13 Prepares and presents a written or oral academic study within the framework of acedemic ethics and rules. X
14 Uses information technologies related to the profession effectively in solving legal problems. X
15 Reinforces the knowledge of foreign languages and has a command of legal terminology. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 10 2 20
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 8 4 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 100