Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Law (English) (MA/LLM)

Duration 2 Years

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Fees & Scholarships

About the Program

During the course of this training, TRNC Law is taught and it is aimed to help student improve themselves in the academic sense. The main reason for launching this program is to train lawyers who follow the developments and innovations in the national and international area and who can bring up solution proposals for the problems that may arise in this area and the techniques and methods of scientific research. Students participating in the program will have the opportunity to refresh the knowledge they have gained during their undergraduate education or to learn any missing information, as well as having the opportunity to specialize in the field by taking advantage of the extensive course schedules of the program.

Education Opportunities

The Master of Law (English) program ensures that students will be able to step confidently in the future for their careers. The reason for this is that Law (English) Master's Program offers legal education within a period of 2 years allowing students to work and study at the same time. Especially, if you are thinking about continuing for doctoral studies, it is possible to participate in various academic studies and have the chance to improve your English language skills.

Career Areas

There are many options of employment for graduates with a degree in law. Students who have graduated from the Law (English) Master’s Program may become governors, notaries, district governors, undersecretaries, inspectors, officials of state institutions, directors in the field of private law and administrators at the Competition Authority, Central Bank, or private law firms; as well as being able to work as consultants, experts or higher authorities. They can also pursue a Ph.D. degree to pursue an academic career.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

ADVANCED LEGAL WRITING: ARGUMENT, ADVOCACY, DRAFTING

Course code

ILAW503

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SEMINAR

Course code

ILAW590

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ELECTIVE

Course code

ILAW5X1

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ELECTIVE

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ILAW5X2

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ELECTIVE

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ILAW5X3

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Second Semester

THESIS

Course code

ILAW500

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ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH

Course code

ILAW502

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İLERİ SEVİYE HUKUKİ ARAŞTIRMA YÖNTEMLERİ

ELECTIVE

Course code

ILAW5X4

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ELECTIVE

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ILAW5X5

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Elective Courses

EUROPEAN UNION LAW

Course code

ILAW508

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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

Course code

ILAW509

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Course code

ILAW510

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BIOETHICS AND THE LAW

Course code

ILAW516

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This course combines the study of ethics with law within the context of biological sciences. The course scrutinizes the ways in which laws may reflect socially held moral norms. The seminar explores the complex relationship between law and bioethics with an emphasis on both clinical and population-level (or macro) bioethics. Topics in population-level ethics include rationing and priority setting, personal responsibility for health, organ sales, and outsourcing clinical trials overseas. Topics in clinical ethics (and population-level ethics) include euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, medical futility, abortion, contraception and involuntary medical treatment. Students will be evaluated based on class participation and a final research paper.

TAX LAW, FINANCE AND STRATEGY

Course code

ILAW515

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RETHINKING SOVEREIGNTY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

Course code

ILAW523

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The course focuses upon the concept of sovereignty within the theoretical framework of international law. It reflects upon the historical emergence of the concept and scrutinises its connections with the notions of people, self-determination, and statehood. This initial focus is supplemented by the consideration of emerging alternative perceptions of sovereignty. Emphasis is laid upon minorities, property relations, and globalism. Within the contextual framework of these emphases, the concept of sovereignty is treated in two ways. First, sovereignty is deconstructed to expose its modern exclusionary tendencies; for instance, white, European and colonialist justifications. Second, sovereignty is reconstructed to reveal its potential for inclusive alternatives that overcome Euro-centric prejudices.

INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

Course code

ILAW511

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INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE LAW OF WAR

Course code

ILAW512

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COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Course code

ILAW525

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The course will cover a series of topics arising in the comparative study of constitutional systems. Comparing constitutional structures of different countries such as the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Turkey, Britain, India, Japan, and Nigeria, we will examine the constitutional structures, principals and basic problems related to constitutional design of different countries. Some likely topics include the varying foundations, structures and procedures of judicial review of the constitutionality of laws; the relationships between branches of government and presidential compared to parliamentary systems of governance and whether/how constitutions should address “emergency” powers; approaches to protecting minority groups; gender equality; regimes of fundamental rights and freedoms.

LAW AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Course code

ILAW513

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LEGAL ETHICS

Course code

ILAW514

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CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION

Course code

ILAW504

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CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW

Course code

ILAW505

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CURRENT WORLD EVENTS

Course code

INRE534

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The main purpose of this course is to examine emerging issues of the international system within the framework of traditional and critical theories. Within this context, on one hand, state-centric security conceptualization will be discussed,, on the other hand, it will be aimed to add a new perspective with alternative convergences that focus on economic, political, cultural, humanitarian, social and environmental areas. Within the framework of the lecture, in addition to all of those theoretical approaches, current events and problems will be explained with examples. Furthermore, the security structures in the world’s different regions and the main subjects of the security communities will be evaluated.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION

Course code

INRE548

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This course examines the role of international organizations in an age of globalization. It also studies the role of state and non-state actors within the context of global governance. The course attempts to analyze the changing dynamics of the international system and the emergence of new actors via discussing current regional and international political, economic, socio-cultural and humanitarian issues pertaining contemporary world affairs. The changing dynamics of globalization, the inequalities created in the world scale and the effect of recent migration trends to international organizations will be covered during the course.

TRNC
International

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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International Applicants- Required documents;

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Tuition Fees are determined at the beginning of each academic year. Candidate students who are entitled to enroll in CIU can learn their fees in line with the Tuition Fee Calculation system.