Legal Clinics- Access to Justice
Coordinators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadire ÖZDEMİR – Res. Assist. Selvi Müleyke ŞEN
Language: English
Quota: Only for LL.B. (English) Program Students
Access to justice is commonly understood as access to trials or courts. In a broader sense, it encompasses ensuring conditions for having one’s voice heard and meeting other requirements of fairness and justice. The CEPEJ defines access to justice as “all the legal and organisational factors and resources (e.g. legal aid, court fees, information) affecting the availability and effectiveness of judicial services. In the context of cyberjustice, this concept includes means of accessing the law (online information on one’s rights and on the status of court proceedings, publication of case law) and accessing dispute settlement procedures (online granting of legal aid, referral to a court or mediation servic”). Furthermore, recognizing access to justice as a right is closely tied to the implementation of human rights and gender equality, with the ability to address acts of discrimination and inequality.
In this clinic, we will explore access to justice in relation to human rights, equality, gender equality, and discrimination, among other related concepts. The importance of access to justice for disadvantaged groups, such as women, children, and people with disabilities, will be a major focus. In addition to theoretical lessons, guest speakers and specialists working in this field will provide practical insights to offer a broader perspective. Students will also complete an online HELP course on “Women’s Access to Justice” and visit the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (HREIT) to participate in case studies where they will discuss equality and discrimination cases with the HREIT’s experts.
