A guiding gathering for future lawyers

Organized by the Ideal Law Club of Istanbul Medipol University, the “Mesleğin Fragmanı” event connected students interested in legal careers with experienced figures from the field. Held at the South Campus Conference Hall, the event was attended by numerous academics and students, including Former Chief Prosecutor Hikmet Gülay; Prof. Dr. Hasan Sınar, Head of the Department of Public Law at Altınbaş University; Judge Cansu Akıncı; and Attorney Zafer İşeri. The speakers shared inspiring insights into their professional journeys, the challenges they encountered, and the significance of ethical conduct and teamwork. 

The event offered messages aimed at supporting students’ career planning, enhancing professional awareness, and fostering innovative perspectives in the field of law. Throughout the program, fundamental values of justice, a culture of working with the right team, and strategies for overcoming obstacles on the path to professional success were brought to the forefront.

GÜLAY: JUSTICE BEGINS WITH COMPASSION
In his opening remarks, Former Chief Prosecutor Hikmet Gülay emphasized the concepts of compassion and trust that lie at the foundation of law. He noted that the only way to practice a profession with genuine commitment is to love it, stating:
“Justice is humanity’s struggle to remain human. It begins with compassion, grows with integrity, and is protected by courage.”

Gülay also stated that, despite the pressures and challenges he faced throughout his career, he never compromised on justice, emphasizing that once a legal professional bends under pressure, it becomes impossible to stand upright again. He further shared examples from prison work programs aimed at educating inmates and reintegrating them into society, underscoring that even the best rules can lead to just outcomes only when they are implemented by conscientious individuals.