Section 1 — Program identity and academic quality

Purpose: A structured set of checks to verify Koç University’s law programs for academic rigour, professional relevance and international recruitment readiness. Wherever you see a fact that affects eligibility, note it and verify with the university.

Program name and degree type

• Confirm program title: LL.B., LL.M., joint or dual-degree options — obtain official titles as published by the university.
• Program levels: Verify undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate professional offerings and whether any short professional certificates are available.

Accreditation and recognition

• National accreditation: Confirm national accreditation and internal quality assurance records.
• Professional eligibility: Check whether degrees satisfy bar eligibility or other professional qualification requirements in target jurisdictions.
• External recognition: Look for rankings, memberships in legal education bodies, and any international validation arrangements.

Curriculum structure and specializations

• Full curriculum: Obtain core courses, elective lists, clinical legal education modules and mandatory internship requirements.
• Specialization tracks: Identify available tracks (international law, commercial law, human rights, arbitration, etc.).
• Practical components: Confirm moot courts, legal clinics, externships, law journals and simulation opportunities.

Language of instruction and language support

• Primary language(s): Confirm whether instruction is in English, Turkish, or both; document course-by-course language of delivery.
• Preparatory routes: Check for language preparatory programmes, conditional admissions, and bridging options.
• Legal language support: Assess availability of legal English courses, legal terminology resources, and translation support.

Faculty profile and research

• Faculty CVs: Request faculty profiles, PhD credentials, practice experience and list of visiting or international scholars.
• Research centres: Identify research centres or institutes attached to the law faculty.
• International engagement: Check faculty participation in international projects and publication records.

Section 2 — Entry requirements and application documentation

Academic prerequisites

• Minimum academic thresholds: Minimum GPA or percentage criteria for undergraduates and graduates.
• Degree requirements: Required bachelor’s degree for LL.M. applicants and required major or credits for LL.B. transfer candidates.

Language tests and scores

• Accepted tests: Accepted English tests and minimum scores; Turkish proficiency requirements where applicable.
• Alternatives: Medium-of-instruction letters or institutional waivers — document acceptable formats.

Standardized tests and additional assessments

• Additional requirements: Determine if GRE, writing samples, personal statements or legal aptitude tests are required.

Supporting documents checklist

• Transcript (original and certified translation)
• Diploma or graduation certificate (and apostille/notarization if required)
• Passport copy
• CV / résumé
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose / personal statement
• Portfolio or writing sample (for research-focused programmes)

Document verification and timelines

• Notarization & apostille: Confirm deadlines for notarized translations, apostille requirements, and acceptable submission channels.
• Turnaround planning: Build lead time for applicants from jurisdictions with long document processing timelines.

Section 3 — Admissions logistics and deadlines

Application windows and decision timelines

• Gather opening and closing dates for each intake and document intake capacity per cohort.
• Clarify rolling admissions rules, early decision options and special cohort intakes (e.g., executive LL.M.).

Interview and assessment processes

• Confirm whether interviews (online or in-person), written assessments or portfolio reviews are used and standardize rubrics.

Conditional offers and deferred admission

• Check conditional offer policies (e.g., pending degree completion or language tests) and deferral rules and fees.

Section 4 — Costs, scholarships and financial support

Tuition and fee breakdown

• Obtain current tuition for local and international students, per-semester fees and administrative costs; request fee schedules by academic year and currency.

Scholarships, grants and assistantships

• List available merit-based and need-based scholarships and eligibility criteria; for graduate programmes, clarify availability of RA/TA positions and stipends.

Living costs and financial proof requirements

• Estimate average living costs in the campus city for budgeting and visa sponsorship.
• Confirm required proof of funds for visa and enrollment (bank statements, sponsorship letters).

Section 5 — Student services and campus resources

International student office and orientation

• Confirm presence of a dedicated international student office and whether there are orientation programmes tailored to law candidates.

Academic support and career services

• Availability of legal writing centres, tutoring, bar-prep support and career counselling; internship placement support and alumni engagement.

Clinical legal education and externships

• Details on legal clinics, pro bono obligations and partnerships with courts or law firms.

Campus facilities

• Access to law library collections, online legal databases, moot court halls and simulation rooms.

Section 6 — Mobility, partnerships and internationalization

Exchange and dual-degree arrangements

• Identify Erasmus+, exchange partners and formal dual-degree agreements that expand career pathways.

Pathways for international students

• Check recognition of prior qualifications and required bridging courses or conversion modules.

Professional accreditation across jurisdictions

• Clarify whether the degree allows graduates to sit bar exams in other countries or if conversion programmes are necessary.

Section 7 — Compliance, visas and post-study work

Student visa requirements

• Confirm required documents for student visa applications, residence permit processes and embassy-specific procedures.

Medical insurance and health requirements

• Document minimum insurance coverage required by the university and residence permit office.

Post-study work options

• Confirm availability of post-graduation residence permits, permissions for internships and employment support services.

Section 8 — Recruitment, marketing and operational checklist (for recruiters and admissions teams)

Target markets and candidate personas

• Define top feeder markets and applicant profiles (academic background, work experience, language ability).

Marketing assets and messaging

• Keep brochures, course outlines, faculty bios and scholarship details updated; localize messaging and create country-specific landing pages.

Application pipeline and CRM setup

• Automate lead capture, qualification scoring, document tracking and follow-up templates; define SLAs for response times and conversion steps.

Compliance, data protection and legal checks

• Implement data privacy safeguards for personal documents and ensure KYC and identity verification processes are in place.

Agent training and quality assurance

• Create standardized agent training on admissions criteria, scoring rubrics and interview best practices; use periodic audits and conversion KPIs.

Section 9 — Practical checklist for onboarding admitted students

Pre-arrival communications

• Send welcome packs, a checklist of required documents, housing options and arrival instructions.

Arrival and registration support

• Schedule pick-up services, temporary accommodation options and orientation events; pre-book residence permit and bank account appointments where possible.

Academic registration and course selection

• Provide step-by-step registration guidance, add/drop deadlines and course pre-requisite instructions.

Section 10 — Measuring success and continuous improvement

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Conversion rate from inquiry to enrolment, time-to-offer, visa approval rate, yield rate, and student satisfaction.

Regular audits and partner reporting

• Monthly dashboards, enrollment forecasts, agent performance reports and retention analyses.

Feedback loops

• Collect applicant and student feedback to refine messaging, criteria and operational processes.

Examples and cross-institutional context

Benchmark Koç University’s processes and student services against comparable institutions listed on Study in Turkiye. Use the links below to review international-office frameworks, career services and clinic models.

How Study in Turkiye supports recruitment, verification and operational delivery for law programs

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and institutional partners. Our services are designed to reduce friction across recruitment, document verification and candidate onboarding.

International recruitment leadership

• We connect universities with qualified applicants across target markets and provide localized outreach and agent network management.
• Agent onboarding programmes and partner training improve conversion quality and reduce miscommunication.

Application automation and CRM integration

• We deploy workflows that capture lead data, validate documents, issue automated reminders and route qualified candidates to admissions officers—reducing human error and accelerating decision timelines.

Document verification and compliance

• Study in Turkiye provides verification workflows for transcripts, diplomas and notarized documents to lower administrative burden on admissions teams.

Employer & internship facilitation

• Our employer network and industry partnerships accelerate internship placements and practical training pathways necessary for law student employability.

Analytics and reporting

• We provide dashboards and KPI tracking so admissions and HR professionals can measure campaign ROI, agent performance and enrollment forecasts.

Actionable templates for recruiters and admissions teams

Pre-screening scorecard (sample fields)

Academic score (GPA conversion); Language ability (test score / medium-of-instruction); Document completeness; Motivation (statement quality); Interview performance.

Standard email cadence (example)

• Day 0: Application acknowledgment + checklist
• Day 7: Missing documents reminder
• Day 21: Interview scheduling request
• Day 35: Decision notification + next steps

Compliance checklist for document intake

• Copy of passport
• Notarized transcript + certified translation
• Diploma + apostille if required
• Proof of funds for visa
• Health insurance confirmation

Final checklist — quick reference (one-page)

• Confirm program title, degree type and accreditations
• Obtain full curriculum and practical training details
• Verify entry criteria, language requirements and deadlines
• Compile complete document checklist (notarization/apostille)
• Confirm tuition, scholarships and financial proof requirements
• Assess student services: international office, career services, legal clinic
• Establish visa, residence permit and insurance pathways
• Implement automated CRM workflows and agent training
• Set up KPIs and reporting cadence

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