Vocational School
Court Office Services
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Court Clerical Services Program was established in 2024, Nişantaşı Vocational School continues its activities within the body. The program accepted its first students in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Court Clerical Services Associate Diploma Title Lawyer Clerk
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are admitted to the program by central placement according to TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM are required to fulfill their financial obligations on the announced registration dates. must complete the registration process and make a final registration. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started studying in an equivalent program in Turkey or abroad can apply for transfer. The acceptance of the student is made before the start of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he / she will apply. reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please review the relevant legislation. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Transition Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Credit Transfer between Institutions Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the University and framed by an agreement Within the scope of the program, students from Turkey and abroad can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' prior learning and achievements can be evaluated with the “Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalency and Adjustment Principles Directive” and can be recognized in accordance with this Exemption from the required courses can be provided accordingly. Link to reach the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as described in the “Graduation Requirements” section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision To be a program that trains qualified personnel needed by the public and private sectors in the fields of law and justice, organizes academic activities, publishes scientific publications, and is preferred by students. Mission To educate competent personnel with high social sensitivity, defender of rights and freedoms, defender of rights and freedoms, who observe the interests of the country by producing information for the benefit of all segments of society. Aim/Goals: 1- To gain basic knowledge of law. 2- To train intermediate staff for various units such as prisons, enforcement offices and court pens needed in the Ministry of Justice. 3- To train qualified intermediate manpower needed by the private sector in the field of law. General Information: The Court Clerical Services program is of critical importance in the realization of judicial affairs more effectively and efficiently in the units called “pen” in the organizations of the Ministry of Justice and the judgeship and prosecution units, the work of graduates of the Court Clerical Services program who have received legal education. In this context, the main goal of the Court Clerical Services Program is to train the qualified manpower needed in various units of the Ministry of Justice and to provide in-service training to the personnel working in the Ministry Organization.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The employment areas of graduates are quite wide. Students who graduate from the program are appointed as Execution Director, Assistant Execution Director, Registry Director, Assistant Registry Director, Minutes Clerk in the courts. In addition, they are brought to positions rising up to the Directorate in Execution Institutions. Our graduates have the opportunity to find jobs in the legal consultancy departments of various public institutions and organizations and private sector organizations.
Access to Further Studies
You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for the students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam of the theoretical courses Students are required to attend at least 70% of the practical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students are required to attend each They are subjected to midterm and final exams for the course. Success grade includes the midterm exam (as midterm exam grade scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc. can also be evaluated) The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the assessment and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Examination and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Department of Foreign Languages Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, the courses in the curriculum (total at least 120 ECTS equivalent) must have been successfully completed and the overall weighted grade point average at the graduation stage At least 2.00 out of 4.00 is required. For graduation, the student must also complete the internship or graduation project. (see Curriculum below) must be successfully completed. You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Directive on the Regulation of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Associate Degree Program Chair Fulya Uçar Şimşek Email: fulya.simsek@nisantasi.edu.tr Telephone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/Istanbul
Facilities
A Justice classroom (Court room) is available for the students of the program.
Programme outcomes
- Interpret the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, laws and regulations, the Turkish judicial system.
- Can reveal the functioning of the courts, the distribution of duties in the court pens, correspondence, and the responsibilities of the subordinate superior relationship.
- To be able to clearly explain the designs and applications related to the justice-law profession to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups they serve and to act in accordance with teamwork.
- To be able to explain the general principles of law and legal notions by interpreting them and bringing a critical approach and explaining them with examples.
- To be able to follow the innovations in the field of law and analyze the consequences of these innovations.
- Will be able to represent the institution and demonstrate knowledge of official protocol.
- Will be able to predict problems related to unforeseen situations in professional work and state solutions clearly and precisely.
- Share their knowledge and experience on legal issues with non-specialists; will be able to show self-confidence in listening, understanding and explaining in solving problems.
- How and why the legislation has changed and how will be able to explain the consequences of changes on society by giving examples.
- Recognize the requirements for professional ethical standards.
- Will be able to appreciate and organize filing and archiving work that will meet the needs of a bureau working in the field of law.
- Will be able to use the necessary software hardware and equipment related to the field of law skillfully.
- Will be able to demonstrate confidence in independently conducting a basic level study in the field of law.
- Has the necessary knowledge about the structure of the Ministry of Justice and will be able to communicate effectively within the framework of protocol rules.
- Will be able to predict the risks that may arise in legal matters and reveal alternative solutions.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
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SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes— - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes— - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes— - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes— - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
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