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Yayınlanma Tarihi: 30 Mart 2026, Pazartesi
I am Varol İlker Ersalan, a 2024 graduate of the Faculty of Law at Eastern Mediterranean University. Following my graduation, I commenced my legal internship in Northern Cyprus, and I am currently completing my training at Sağlamer Law Office in Famagusta. I am scheduled to complete my internship within the next four months.
The legal framework of Northern Cyprus is based on the Common Law system. A significant portion of the statutes and chapters enacted during the British colonial period remains in force within our jurisdiction. Furthermore, English court decisions continue to serve as highly influential legal precedents and hold a pivotal place in our judicial system.
Given that our legal infrastructure is rooted in the English system and relies heavily on its jurisprudence, proficiency in Legal English is an indispensable asset for any practitioner in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Having completed my TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) training during my university education, I successfully passed the examination, which has proven to be a cornerstone of my professional development. Law is inherently a field that demands constant interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds; thus, the specialized linguistic skills I acquired through TOLES have provided me with a distinct professional advantage.
In my current practice, we engage with an international clientele across both civil and criminal law matters. In such a globalized environment, a strong command of Legal English is essential for effective representation. I strongly recommend the TOLES program to any legal professional aspiring to practice in the TRNC, as it is a vital tool for mastering the nuances of our legal system.
Varol İlker Ersalan
Legal Intern / Candidate Attorney at Law
Sağlamer Law Office
email: varolilker1903@gmail.com
Lawyer, Batuhan Altıntaş
My name is Batuhan Altıntaş. I graduated from the Faculty of Law in the spring of 2019. After graduation, I returned to Çorlu, Tekirdağ, to begin my legal internship, and I have been living here ever since.
After completing my internship, I started working at Gündüz Law Office, where I currently work as one of the partner lawyers.
Çorlu is an industrial city where international trade is quite common. For this reason, I believed that improving my legal English would be beneficial to my professional career. I have always had an interest in foreign languages, so developing my legal English seemed like a valuable step in my professional growth.
Compared to the traditional legal education we received at university, the TOLES classes were quite enjoyable and even more motivating than I had expected. At the same time, legal English is very different from everyday English, so there were moments when the learning process felt somewhat challenging.
After completing my TOLES training at university, I took the exam and passed it successfully. However, I also realized that this certification alone might not be enough. For that reason, I decided to take other English proficiency exams as well and add them to my CV. Even though I may not need this level of English every day in my work, I wanted to be prepared because opportunities can arise at any time.
Today, we provide legal consultancy to several client companies involved in export activities, especially in matters related to contract law. In such situations, having a good command of legal English can be very helpful.
For lawyers who would like to work in a more corporate environment and become part of an international legal practice, I would definitely recommend devoting time to TOLES and Legal English.
Gündüz Law Firm
E-posta: avaltintasbatuhan@gmail.com
