Buket Öztürk

• Drafted various legal pleadings, including enforcement notices, objections to debt claims, and statements of defence in pending proceedings. • Prepared and delivered a presentation on “Eviction of the Leased Property under the Law of Obligations” under the supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel. • Conducted research on data protection matters within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK). • Assisted in the review, classification, and organisation of international arbitration documents.

• Performed legal research in collaboration with the programme coordinator, gaining insight into Greece’s refugee policies and legal framework. • Observed public court proceedings alongside legal professionals, developing practical understanding of asylum and migration-related cases. • Visited a UNHCR-supported accommodation centre and participated in meetings with beneficiaries, gaining first-hand insight into the implementation of refugee protection mechanisms.

• Served as STEP Director (Student Trainee Exchange Programme) at ELSA Ankara, coordinating activities related to international legal traineeships. • Delivered a presentation at Başkent University on STEP opportunities, providing detailed guidance to students on application procedures and programme structure. • Co-organised CV drafting and application workshops, as well as online training sessions aimed at preparing candidates for international traineeships. • Contributed to the organisation of orientation

• Selected for a highly competitive internship at the Council of State based on academic merit (ranked 1st among applicants). • Conducted legal review of case files concerning ongoing administrative proceedings before the Council of State. Collaborated with rapporteur and senior judges, contributing to discussions on legal assessment and judicial reasoning. • Gained hands-on experience in procedural operations through training with registry staff. While working within the Third and Eighth Chambers, acquired

• Volunteered in the “Education Without Borders” program at IGAM, working with students under temporary protection status in Türkiye. • Provided educational support at primary and secondary school levels, contributing to access to education and the social inclusion of refugee children.

• Completed a traineeship at the Directorate General for Foreign Relations and European Union Affairs of the Ministry of Justice. • Engaged in work concerning international legal cooperation, particularly in areas such as mutual legal assistance in civil and criminal matters, extradition, transfer of sentenced persons, and juvenile justice. • Developed an understanding of comparative legal systems, foreign legislation, and the application of bilateral treaties and multilateral conventions in cross-border le

• Served as ELSA Ankara Representative, leading the promotion of the European Law Students’ Association within the university. • Actively participated in board meetings, contributing to strategic discussions on membership growth, marketing initiatives, and the organization of student-focused and professional development events.

Deutschlandstipendium Scholar (2025–2026) – Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and EVER e.V. Master's focusing on two modules: (1) European and International Protection of Human Rights (2) European Economic Law

Graduated Top 8 Awarded Full Merit-based Scholarship & Monthly Stipend