Yaprak Yaşdal

Senior Law Student at Kocaeli University | Aspire Leader @AspireInstitute | Forward Program Trainee @McKinsey&Company

Türkiye

About

As a senior law student at Kocaeli University, I have cultivated a strong foundation in IT Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Labor Law. Through my active membership in the Techno Law Academy, I continuously broaden my legal expertise by engaging in multidisciplinary events. Serving as the University Representative for the Innovative Lawyers Platform, I spearhead legal awareness initiatives, while my roles as a Young Member at both ITOTAM and ISTAC drive my focus on arbitration processes. ​ I execute legal drafting and case analysis with a highly disciplined approach. By participating in various certification programs, I have honed my problem-solving and collaborative skills. Leveraging my analytical mindset and keen attention to detail, I aim to advance my professional competencies by securing an internship at a dynamic law firm with an international perspective. I am actively seeking internship or employment opportunities where I can take on meaningful responsibilities and drive my professional growth forward.

Experience

  • Aspire Leader/ Participant at Aspire Institute
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Selected for a prestigious global leadership initiative founded by Harvard faculty, designed to empower high-potential students from diverse backgrounds through world-class academic and professional resources. • Cultivating cross-cultural leadership competencies by collaborating with a global network of emerging leaders to address complex societal and organizational challenges. • Harnessing advanced professional tools and mentorship to refine career strategies, enhance emotional intelligence, and drive impactful change within the legal and social sectors.

  • Forward Program Trainee at McKinsey & Company
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    As part of the program, I am undergoing intensive training focused on complex problem-solving, effective business communication, digital fluency, and agile methodologies. Through this curriculum designed by McKinsey & Company, I am dedicated to elevating my analytical thinking and leadership skills to global professional standards.

  • Program Participant | Green Future: Energy Transformation and Sustainability at Bilim Virüsü
    May 2026 - Jun 2026 · 2 mos

    Actively participated in learning modules, practical workshops, and inspiration sessions, focusing on: •Sustainability & Green Energy: Evaluating energy production and consumption systems across environmental, economic, and social frameworks. •Circular Economy: Developing strategic insights into renewable energy systems, circular economy principles, and sustainable urban design. •Future-Ready Impact: Enhancing structured problem-solving capabilities to address emerging global climate and environmental challenges.

  • Young İTOTAM member at İTOTAM - Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Young İSTAC member at Genç ISTAC/ Young ISTAC
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos