Sustainability, Climate and Law
In our rapidly changing world, the climate crisis is a pressing concern. This course is designed for high school students to understand the critical link between the climate crisis and the legal aspects that shape our response. We’ll explore key topics, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainability in legal education, and the roles of law and market players (companies) in addressing climate challenges. Throughout the course, we will engage in discussions, case studies, and activities to deepen our understanding of these important topics. We will embark on a journey to comprehend the challenges of the climate crisis and the role of law in shaping a sustainable future.
Future of Law
Within the scope of this course, the legal changes that social trends determined by major technological advances and environmental factors may bring to legal regulations and state institutions will be discussed. By examining the source, function and meaning of law in order to analyze these changes, which are likely to have broad and devastating social effects on the professional lives of today’s law students; It is aimed to make an inference on the future of law in general and the legal profession in particular. In this context, the position of the function of the legal profession against the development of artificial intelligence will be specifically discussed.