Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3MBH241civil procedure and notification law3+0+04522.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Court Office Services
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of Civil Procedure Law, including an introduction to civil procedure, the judicial organization, the status of judges, jurisdiction and venue, lawsuits, legal remedies, and arbitration. The course also covers counterclaims, the prohibition on amending or expanding the defence, provisional measures, the theory of evidence, statutory evidence, discretionary evidence, legal remedies, and arbitration. The Notification Law component of the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the procedures and requirements for serving domestic and international legal documents, to develop a sound knowledge of the relevant legislation, and to gain awareness of the legal consequences of improper service of process.
Course Content The Civil Procedure Law course is an important course that examines the procedural rules and legal framework applicable to the resolution of disputes in the field of private law. The course introduces the fundamental concepts of civil procedure law and its relationship with civil law, thereby addressing the foundations of the judicial system. It covers the types of lawsuits, the filing of actions, the parties to proceedings, legal representation, and the role of lawyers. Particular attention is given to the characteristics of statements of claim and other procedural documents, while the stages of civil proceedings and relevant methods of collecting evidence are also examined. The course further covers the nature of court decisions and legal remedies, procedural rules before civil courts, and provisional measures. The advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration, are also discussed. Finally, course assessments and practical case studies are used to enhance students’ understanding of the subject. In this way, the course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of Civil Procedure Law.
Course Methods and Techniques Teaching methods include lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, practical exercises, and design techniques.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor MERVE POLAT
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Civil Procedure Law Basic Information - Hakan Pekcanıtez

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
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 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,5 142

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define the basic principles and concepts related to Civil Procedure Law.
2 Explain the basic principles and features of the judicial procedure.
3 Evaluate the legislation related to Civil Procedure Law (such as HMK, HMK Regulation).
4 Can discuss the solution of problems by making practices related to Civil Procedure Law.
5 Students will be able to evaluate the fundamental concepts and procedures of Notification Law required in judicial proceedings.
6 Students will be able to apply the different types and procedures of service of process.
7 Students will be able to identify the authorities subject to the provisions of the Notification Law and the persons upon whom service may be effected.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Civil Procedure Law
2 Human Resources in the Judiciary, Independence and Impartiality of the Courts
3 Duties and Powers of the Courts
4 Parties in the Litigation and Third Parties Participating in the Trial
5 Stages, Types, Conditions of Litigation and Initial Appeals
6 Litigation, Exchange of Petitions and Preliminary Review
7 Investigation, Evidence, Oral Trial and Sentencing
8 Midterm Exam
9 Investigation, Evidence, Oral Trial and Sentencing
10 EVIDENCE Students should read the relevant section of the handbook and research the relevant topic online.
11 Ways of Law
12 Temporary Legal Protections
13 Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
14 Time Limits Students should read the relevant section of the handbook and research the relevant topic online.
15 GENERAL REVİEW

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
C1 4
C2 4 4
C3 3
C4 4
C5 3
C6 2
C7 4

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