Admission Requirements
Applicants who have graduated from high school or an equivalent institution may apply to the Court Office Services Program by obtaining a sufficient score in the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) within the scope of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).
The program also admits students through horizontal transfer. International applicants are required to demonstrate Turkish language proficiency.
Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes
The primary objective of the Court Office Services Program is to train qualified intermediate personnel who can work in:
- Judicial and administrative courts
- Law offices
- Notary public offices
- Enforcement (execution) offices
- Relevant departments of public and private institutions
Within the program, students acquire knowledge and skills in:
- The structure and functioning of the judiciary
- Judicial procedures
- Legal correspondence
- Case file preparation, documentation, and archiving
- Case tracking and follow-up procedures
The program aims to equip students with the competence to provide efficient and effective services in the legal sector.
Internship Program
As part of the curriculum, students are required to complete a 20-working-day internship in order to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.
Internships may be completed at courthouses, law offices, or other relevant institutions, enabling students to reinforce their academic knowledge through professional experience.
Vertical Transfer and Academic Progression
Graduates of the Court Office Services Program may pursue bachelor’s degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).
They may apply to undergraduate programs such as:
- Public Relations and Publicity
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Political Science and Public Administration
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be employed in positions such as:
- Court clerk (zabıt kâtibi) in courthouses
- Enforcement clerk in execution offices
- Correctional clerk in penal institutions
- Notary clerk in notary offices
- Legal assistant in law firms
They may also work in the legal departments of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
Program Facilities and Opportunities
Students benefit from:
- An experienced and academically strong faculty
- Library and computer laboratory facilities
- Technological infrastructure supporting professional development
- Scientific, cultural, and sports activities contributing to their academic and social growth
The Court Office Services Program continuously updates itself to meet current and future needs, maintaining its position as a preferred program whose graduates are highly valued in professional life.