Academic Team

Most Esteemed Participants,

On behalf of our academic and organization teams, once again I would like to welcome you to the Model Courts of Justice Family as The Secretary-General of the Model Courts of Justice Conference 2022! My name is Zeynep Güler, and I am a third-grade student at Ankara University, Faculty of Law.

My story with model courts of justice started way back in 2019 as a trainee of the ACHPR. I can still vividly remember the excitement I felt when I first became a part of the team.

The following year amid covid, I served as the Under-Secretary-General for the International Court of Justice which is the first-ever court simulated by the MCJ. Now that I am the Secretary-General of this conference, I realize my self-improvement. Me being in this position and leading this excellent team is giving me shivers and fills me with nothing but excitement and honor.

In this year’s edition of Model Courts of Justice, we will examine very diverse parts of International Law. While entertaining International Criminal Law in ICTY one second later we will find ourselves discussing intelligence-gathering practices under the scope of ECHR. This year for the first time, we will have a District Court in The United States to deliberate on monopolization. The International Court of Justice, our apple of the eye, will bring us the most debated topic of the 21st century, the term collective self-defense. Finally, with the Dispute Settlement Mechanism in WTO, we will help promising legists have an experience of a wonderful arbitration. I as the responsible advisor of these courts believe that you will have the most unique and over-the-top experience.

Having witnessed the past two years of the conference by being a team member with pride and pleasure, I can faithfully state that Model CJ, once again, will host a formidable experience for you to enhance your skills on different perspectives of law.

Esteemed Participants,

My name is Ahmet Semih Aktaş. I am currently a junior at Ankara Law and the president of the executive board of FLAUMUN. As someone who had the opportunity to participate in previous Model Courts of Justice sessions, first as a trainee in the US Federal Court of Claims and then as an advocate in the Nuremberg Military Tribunal, I am delighted to be making the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia come to life in this session Of Model Courts of Justice.

We, as the Model Courts of Justice 2022 team, are tirelessly working to bring you a spectacular conference for all of you to enjoy. I do hope and believe that we will be able to not just meet but exceed the standards that the Model Courts of Justice organization has been known for in more than a decade of its existence.

I am ready to assist every single one of you with your questions regarding the court. Please don’t refrain from contacting me if you need assistance.

Esteemed Participants,

My name is Hazal Akın and I am a senior at Ankara University, Faculty of Law. My first intimacy with Model Courts of Justice commenced in 2020, as a participant of the International Criminal Court of Justice. In 2021, the 10th year of this reputable international law conference, I had the chance to attend this outstanding conference as an academic trainee of the European Court of Justice

I am particularly grateful to serve you as the Under-Secretary-General of the European Court of Human Rights in the 11th year of Model Courts of Justice. Considering the quality and dedicated efforts of its academic and organization teams, Model Courts of Justice will once again offer a unique and splendid legal experience in 2022 as well. Hope to meet you all with an immense experience in the 11th year of the Model Courts of Justice.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Distinguished participants,

I am Umut Erol. Currently, I am studying at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 as an exchange student. In my first year at Model Courts of Justice, I was an academic trainee responsible for the International Courts of Justice. Last year, I fulfilled my duty in Model CJ as the Assistant-to-Secretary General and in that duty, I became multidirectional by working on the courts in different fields.

This year, I will be serving as Under-Secretary-General responsible for the United States District Court, more precisely the Columbia Circuit.

I assure you that the 11th edition of the Model Courts of Justice would be remarkable and unforgettable through the outstanding efforts of both academic and organization teams, and of course, through your attendance. Although I would probably not be able to participate face-to-face, my heart will be there and I will be devoting myself to this marvelous conference.

If you encounter any exceptional situation or have questions concerning the conference, do not hesitate to contact me.

Distinguished participants,

I am Burak Polat and I am a third-year law student at Ankara University, Faculty of Law. As someone fascinated by a Model Court of Justice since I had entered the school, I had the chance to experience MCJ in 2019 as Administration Staff and 2020 as an Academic trainee and judge, responsible for the Nuremberg Military Tribunal. It is the greatest pleasure for me to be serving as the Under-Secretary-General responsible for the International Court of Justice this year.

The quality of Model Courts of Justice has been highly recognized for a decade and as long as it has this many dedicated and enthusiastic teams its legacy will continue. I am looking forward to meeting and having precious memories while having fun!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Esteemed Participants,

My name is Selçuk Yiğit and I am a senior at Ankara University, Faculty of Law. My enthusiasm for the global matters of legal fields dates back to my early years at college. I have taken my first step into FLAUMUN where I had the opportunity to attend conferences as a delegate. Since then, I have familiarized myself with a variety of branches of International Law through the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme and moot court competitions organized by reputable institutions. This year, I am delighted to be a part of the Academic Team of Model Courts of Justice.

In the 11th year of this prestigious international law conference, it is my utmost pleasure to serve as the Under-Secretary-General responsible for the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement. Over a decade, academic and organizational standards of the Model CJ have proven to be unmatched. We are dedicated to cherishing its legacy and confident to provide a worthy court experience along with precious memories.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Dear participants,

My name is Yağmur Çiçek and I am a junior at Ankara University, Faculty of Law. This year, I have the honor to serve as the Assistant to The Secretary-General, and I am thrilled to have the chance to be a part of this wonderful academic team.

Model CJ provides me with a priceless chance to grow my academic and personal qualities, and I am sure that it will be the same for you. It is my utmost pleasure to dedicate myself to this prestigious conference. With the immaculate work of the organization and academic teams, I am confident that the Model CJ 2022 will provide unique and notable experiences for you.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Esteemed Participants,

Hi! My name is Eren Yalçın and I am a freshman at TED University, Faculty of Business and Administrative Sciences. My story began with the 10th year of Model Courts of Justice. I had the opportunity to be the academic trainee of the World Trade Organization in Model Courts of Justice 2021.

It is a great privilege and honor for the following year to be the academic assistant of Model Courts of Justice 2022. I am looking forward to welcoming you all to this year’s session!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!