Yuridik

Yuridik is a term used in several Turkic and related languages to denote law and the study of law. It is used as an adjective to describe legal matters and as a noun for the field or curriculum. In universities and institutions, courses, faculties, or departments may be called yuridik, such as a yuridik fakulteti.

In scope, yuridik covers public law (constitutional, administrative, criminal) and private law (civil, commercial, family). It also includes legal theory, jurisprudence, and international law. The discipline examines how legal rules are created, interpreted, applied, and enforced, and how law relates to politics, economy, and society.

Education and profession: programs leading to degrees such as bachelor and master of laws are offered under the yuridik label in many countries. Graduates pursue roles as lawyers, judges, prosecutors, notaries, or in government, business compliance, or diplomacy.

History and context: modern yuridik systems have roots in ancient and medieval legal traditions, including Roman law, civil and common law developments, and international law. Today, globalization has increased cross-border legal work, human rights frameworks, and the harmonization of standards, while local laws and languages shape everyday practice.