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Zeynep obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in 2025.

During law school, Zeynep provided pro bono legal services as a student clinician through the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts.

Prior to entering law school, Zeynep worked as a legal assistant for several years. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of British Columbia.

  • Bailiff, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition – Canada (2023)
  • Volunteer, Robson Hall Negotiation Competition (2023)
  • Case Manager, Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council – Welcome Place (2022–2023)
  • Researcher, Pro Bono Students Canada (2022–2023)
  • Chair of Debates, UBC Debate Society (2017–2018)
  • Head of Diversity Committee, UBC Debate Society (2017–2018)

  • Highest Standing in First Year Law, Lieutenant M.M. Soronow Scholarship (2023)
  • Highest Standing in Courses Determined by Selection Committee, D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prizes in Law (2023)
  • Highest Standing in Constitutional Law, MLT Aikins Honourable Marshall Rothstein Prize (2023)
  • Best Written Assignment in Legal Methods, Max and Manly Isaacs Prize (2023)
  • Top 10% of First Year Class, Pitblado Scholarships (2023)
  • The Art Braid Business Law Case Competition, First Place (2024)