Law
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- Degree levels
- Degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's
- Taught in
- Taught in: English and Turkish
- Field
- Field: Law
- Duration
- 4 years (LLB)
- Language
- Turkish, with some English options
- State tuition, 2026-2027
- Set in lira by each university
- Private tuition, 2026-2027
- Typically 5,000 to 10,000 USD a year
Studying law in Turkey
Turkish law faculties teach constitutional, civil, criminal, and international law. Some universities offer English-taught or comparative law tracks. Practising law in a given country depends on that country's own licensing rules.
Degree, duration, and entry
An undergraduate law degree (LLB) takes four years, with master's and doctoral study available afterwards. Admission is based on your high school grades.
Careers after law
Graduates work as lawyers, legal advisers, in the judiciary, in business and compliance, or in international organisations, subject to local qualification rules.
Careers after Law
Studying Law in Turkey: FAQ
How long is a law degree in Turkey?
An undergraduate law degree (LLB) takes four years, followed by optional master's and PhD study.
Can I study law in English?
Some universities offer English-taught or international law programs; many teach in Turkish with a preparation year.
Can I practise law abroad with a Turkish degree?
The degree is recognised, but qualifying to practise in another country requires meeting its local requirements.
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UniversityYüksek İhtisas University
Yüksek İhtisas University is a private university located in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. The university was founded in 2011 with the aim of providing qu
UniversityTOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji University
TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji University (TOBB ETÜ) is a private, non-profit university located in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Established in 2003, the univ
UniversitySanko University
Sanko University is a private university located in Gaziantep, Turkey. It was founded in 2013 with the aim of providing high-quality education in various fields
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