Koray Balcan graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Law in 2025 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Private Law at the same university, which he began in 2026. His academic interests include international trade law, international arbitration, maritime law, and employment law. As part of his postgraduate studies, he has completed advanced coursework on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), carriers’ liability for cargo loss and damage in maritime transport, employment law, and international arbitration. In addition, he served as a teaching assistant for the CISG course at Marmara University during the spring semester of 2026. At Basri Hukuk, he gained experience monitoring court and enforcement proceedings, conducting legislative and case law research, and assisting with on-site attachment procedures. He also successfully passed the Turkish Legal Professions Entrance Examination (HMGS) in 2026.