Guler Akkus
Istanbul
Summary
As a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) graduate from City, University of London (City Law School, St George’s), I am committed to building a career as a solicitor with a primary focus on Corporate Law, Commercial and Real Estate Law, and Maritime Law. With the experiences I have gained so far, including exposure to contract and commercial matters, I have developed strong skills in legal drafting, research, and client engagement.
Currently, I have applied for the recognition (equivalence) of my legal qualification in Turkey, and during this process, I am eager to further strengthen my expertise, embrace new opportunities, and apply my skills in practice. My background bridges both the UK and Turkish legal systems, and I am particularly motivated to work with global law firms where I can continue developing as a solicitor.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Student Advisor
City Community Legal Advise Centre (CLAC)
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed practical legal experience across diverse areas, including employment, contract, and corporate law, through hands-on work with real-world case studies.
- Provided client support through interviews, needs assessments, and the preparation of detailed case notes and chronologies within a collaborative legal team.
- Assisted in cases involving employment disputes (e.g. wrongful termination, unpaid wages, workplace harassment).
- Contributed to the preparation and review of contractual civil litigation files, including drafting memoranda and analyzing contractual breaches.
- Participated in immigration law matters, including client interviews and the assessment of visa eligibility and documentation.
Legal Assistant
BOSS4 Construction Company
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Analysing legal documents and disputes arising among landowners in urban transformation (urban renewal) projects. and other personnel disputes.
- Analyzing legal documents and disputes arising among landowners in urban transformation (urban renewal) projects.
- Reviewing and revising contracts signed with subcontractors during the construction phase of various building projects to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation
Summer Internship
Celik & Erdem Law Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted legal research and case analysis in real estate, corporate, and maritime law matters under the supervision of senior lawyers, preparing case outlines and identifying key legal issues.
- Translated and interpreted documents for a high-value Canada-Turkey commercial dispute, providing concise summaries and legal insight to assist the litigation team.
- Assisted in preparing a response to an expert report in disputes involving a major construction firm, ensuring that accurate and well-supported legal arguments were presented to the opposing party.
- Examined case files and supporting documents in numerous subcontractor disputes, outlining the merits of each case and contributing to case strategy development
Education
LLB Law With Commercial Law -
City St. George University of London
London/ United Kingdom 07-2025
Foundation Course -
Cats College
London/ United Kingdom 06-2021
High School Diploma -
Bilfen Bahcesehir Collage
Bahcesehir, Turkey06-2020
Skills
Corporate governance
Commercial litigation
Cross-border transactions
International trade
Contract review
Real estate law
International law
Immigration law
Maritime law
Timeline
Student Advisor
City Community Legal Advise Centre (CLAC)
01.2025 - 05.2025
Legal Assistant
BOSS4 Construction Company
05.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Internship
Celik & Erdem Law Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
LLB Law With Commercial Law -
City St. George University of London
Foundation Course -
Cats College
High School Diploma -
Bilfen Bahcesehir Collage