Certificate Program on International Sales Law

Date: September 24-October 1, 2014
Place: Dolapdere Campus

Prof. Dr. Yeşim M. Atamer (İstanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law)

‘The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods’ has become part of Turkish domestic law on 1 August 2011. These rules, which constitute the “common” sales law of 83 contracting states, are now applicable besides the sales law provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations. 

İstanbul Bilgi University organizes a 24 hours certificate program in English with the aim of introducing this Convention to Turkish lawyers. The program is targeting to inform participants about the basic principles of the CISG, the similarities and differences between Turkish sales law and the CISG and how to access international resources related to the Convention. Courses will be held on September 24/25/26/29/30 and October 1 from 18.00 to 21.00 and on 27 September from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00. Participants attending 24 hours of the program will receive a certificate. 

The course teacher, Prof. Dr. Yeşim M. Atamer (http://www.bilgi.edu.tr/tr/rehber/kisi/yesim-atamer/) has published extensively in the area of international sales law and is also member of the CISG–Advisory Council (http://www.cisgac.com/). 

In the first part of the seminar (24-26 September), Professor Atamer will first explain the scope of application of the CISG, interpretation of the Convention, gap filling and access to resources regarding the Convention. Then she will go on with topics like formation of a sales contract under the CISG and the obligations of the parties. In the second part of the seminar (27 September-01 October), the concept of breach of contract under the CISG, remedies of the buyer and seller, especially the extent of damages and interest, and finally exclusion of liability will be dealt with. 

Contact:
Yasemin Kabaklıoğlu / yasemin.kabaklioglu@bilgi.edu.tr

Fee:
Participation fee: 500 TL (for students not registered to LAW 323 and trainee lawyers 200 TL). Admission is free for academics, however places are limited. 

Registration:
It is not possible to attend the program without registration. Registration until 23 September 2014. 
bilgi-egitim@bilgi.edu.tr / (212) 311 7329 / www.bilgi-egitim.com