Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HUK 475Mediation in Legal Disputes2+0+02203.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course In our country, the mediation procedure is included in our legislation with the Law on Mediation in Civil Disputes No. 6325. The aim of the course is to explain to students who have chosen the course that it is possible to resolve disputes not only by judicial means by applying to the court, but also by friendly and peaceful means, which is one of the alternative dispute solutions, as a complement to the judiciary.
Course Content What is Mediation ?Basic Principles of the Mediation Process, Who is the Mediator ? Review of the Stages of Mediation ,Stages of Mediation: Preparation Stage-1
Stages of Mediation: Initial Stage, Stages of Mediation: Review Stage-3 , Stages of Mediation: Negotiation Stage-4 ,Stages of Mediation: Conclusion/Agreement Stage-5, Mediation Legislation , Ethics in Mediation.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted using methods such as lectures, Q&A sessions, case studies, in-class discussions, and mediation simulations. Students assess the suitability of sample disputes for mediation and examine the stages of the process within the framework of relevant legislation. In the simulation, students take on the roles of the parties and the mediator to practice the stages of preparation, conducting sessions, negotiation, and resolution. These exercises focus on developing communication and negotiation skills, adhering to the fundamental principles of mediation, and acting in accordance with ethical standards.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Büşra Abide Tiryaki Çavuşoğlu
Assistants Research Assist. Cahit Baybars Kayhan
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Süha Tanrıver, Mediation in the Context of Legal Disputes, 3rd Edition, Filiz Kitabevi, 2025
Ömer Ekmekçi, Muhammet Özekes, Murat Atalı, and Vural Seven, Mediation in Legal Disputes, 2nd ed., On İki Levha Publishing, 2019.
Course Notes The course notes are covered in conjunction with the Law on Mediation in Legal Disputes (No. 6325) and related legislation. The notes cover the concept of dispute, alternative dispute resolution methods, the purpose, types, and fundamental principles of mediation, as well as its development and institutional structure in Turkey. Areas suitable for mediation, contracts establishing the mediation relationship, parties involved in the process, the mediator’s rights, obligations, and liability, and ethical rules are examined. The stages of preparation, initiation, examination, negotiation, and conclusion are explained, along with the legal effect and enforcement of the agreement. The scope of mediation as a prerequisite for litigation, its relationship to the freedom to seek redress, the procedures for filing a request and appointing a mediator, the operation of the process, and the consequences of its termination are discussed.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 He knows the characteristics of the concept of mediation, lists its stages, knows the content of the stages in detail.
2 He can discuss the mediation process on different case examples.
3 You will gain detailed knowledge about the fundamental principles of mediation, the development of mediation in Turkey, and its institutional infrastructure.
4 Gains proficiency in the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of a mediator.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Concept of Dispute, General Methods of Dispute Resolution, The Emergence of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
2 Characteristics of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, Objectives and Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, Basic Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
3 Mediation as a Dispute Resolution Method, Classifications of Mediation, the Purpose of Mediation, and the Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation
4 The Basic Principles of Mediation, the Development of Mediation in Turkey, and the Institutional Infrastructure
5 Areas Suitable for Mediation, Agreements Establishing a Mediation Relationship, Parties to the Mediation Process
6 The Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of a Mediator
7 Initiating and Preparing for the Mediation Process; Examination, Negotiation, and Conducting Mediation Sessions in the Mediation Process
8 Midterm Exam
9 Termination of Mediation and Its Outcomes
10 The Effect and Enforcement of the Agreement Reached Through Mediation
11 The Concept of Mandatory Mediation: An Assessment of Mandatory Mediation in Terms of the Freedom to Seek Remedies and the Fundamental Principles of Mediation
12 Disputes Covered by Mandatory Mediation Under Our Legal System
13 The Regulation of the Requirement to Seek Mediation as a Prerequisite for Filing a Lawsuit in Our Legal System, the Initiation of the Mandatory Mediation Process, and the Appointment of a Mediator
14 The Functioning of the Mandatory Mediation Process, the Termination of Mandatory Mediation, and Its Outcomes
15 Mediation Simulation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3
C2 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 4 5
C3
C4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant