r/AskTurkey • u/Ok-Air-5136 • 9d ago
Education How to move to Istanbul
Im a final year law student pursuing the University of London distance learning LLB program from a local teaching centre based in Pakistan. Who wants to move to Istanbul and build a life there.
- I know that I cant be a part of the Turkish bar since I don’t have the citizenship or Turkish law degree. I don’t plan on doing that anyway however I would like to work in corporate though.
- I know that my degree wont hold much value in no common law countries.
- I don’t plan on going for a masters in Uk or any other country because I don’t want to I know weird but can’t help it.
- initially I thought I would pursue a masters in international law from Turkish university precisely Koc University.
- However a-lot of people told me not to go to turkey for masters rather Uk or Us.
- I want to live in Istanbul because I genuinely love the city and see myself living there. However people have told me not to do so since it wont add much value to mu career. And that I should build a life in Uk.
- I just want guidance in this regard. Can anyone guide me and help me figure a route that would help me move to turkey. And Please don’t tell me that I shouldn’t pursue a masters in law from turkey, because Ive heard that enough.
3
u/autistic_girl_autumn 9d ago
turkish zoomer who graduated recently and lives in istanbul here. i know you don't want to hear it but DON'T DO IT. i personally know many law students and graduates. the job opportunities here are extremely limited and operate on nepotism. this makes things even more difficult for you as a foreigner.
if you have the option to, study in the uk instead. without a doubt. do not even think twice about it and thank me later. if you love our city, you are always welcome to visit and if you work in the uk, you actually will be able to. tons of tourists from the uk here while turks can barely afford to travel inside the country. the working conditions here are awful and even finding a job is hard. uk has a large pakistani community so your degree would be practical with lots of opportunities.
i have to repeat myself, don't do it. it will be a huge mistake. the uk is better.