A Glimpse of Ankara Bar Association's History

Abstract

I have been planning to do research about the history of Ankara Bar Association for some years. However, the difficulties of research delayed “my efforts” to do this job. These difficulties were not because of a lack of knowledge about the science of history or that subject is related to history but the real reason is that the resource materials were not in places with easy access. Systematic data about the history and development process of institutions and associations is not only beneficial, but mandatory for the formation of ideals. To have the memory of the efforts in the past hidden in back of developments, is one of the reasons for the “breakdown and failure in the future.” There is likely to be no official research about the historical development of some basic associations such as the Advocacies and Bar Associations. Comprehensive research, including all the years and volumes, should be done though cooperation between Bar Associations and Universities with proper financial support as well. This study is under the level of sufficiency. The absence of an established and organized archive caused a waste of time and wastefulness. It is not inappropriate to hope to have contributions from distinguished lawyers and their articles volunteered for this research.