What is AA and MCC KAM Bratislava 2017

Moot Court Competitions Academic activities Legal education International nature International nature Moot Court Competitions Interactive learning

International Council Meeting Decision Book Decisions Relating to Academic Activities (AA) General Policies in AA 1. General 1.1. An AA project is a project where participants acquire legal skills by means of practical and (inter)active learning… ….through an academic competition, a legal research group, a law review, a lawyers at work event or any other activity.

Academic Competitions

Moot Court Competitions Local National International

Essay competitions Participants: Specialise in written communication – inherent in legal profession! Become an expert in one specific topic Benefits for organiers: - doesn’t need much finances

ELSA Negotiation Competition The ELSA Negotiation Competition (ENC) is a simulation of a negotiation process between different parties. Two teams each consisting of two law students represent a client or a party to a legal dispute. Prepare for International Negotiation Competition

Client Interwieving Competition opportunity for law students to: learn and practice interviewing and counselling skills network with practicing lawyers and experts Preparation for other international competitions like Louis M Brown and Forest S Mosten International Client Consultation Competition

Legal debates Debating skills: Critical thinking Public speaking Analytical abilities Allows studets to: To engage with current affairs Improve communication soft skills Benefit for organisers Doesn’t need a lot of money All parties (part., judges, audience) usually see immidiate benefit

Legal writing

Legal Research Group A Legal Research Group (LRG) is a group of law students and/or young lawyers carrying out a research on a specified topic of law with the aim to make their conclusions publicly accessible.

Law Review Benefits for participants: Legal writing skills Publication Local, national and international law reviews ELSA Law Review 3rd edition Law Review promotion platform

Other AA projects

Lawyers at Work (L@W) events Benefits for participants: Recieve career information from those who work in the profession Practical inside view into legal profession Interactive learning opportunities (case solving, legal courses, job interviews, CV training) Benefits for organising: - Law firm relations

Job Fair/Career Day Benefits for participants: Compare different career possibilities Useful contacts with companies Benefits for organising: Easy to fundraise Can organise other events in connection to it

Legal courses Benefits for students: Deepen practical knowledge Develop skills to supplement the academic curriculum Topics like: Legal english Analytical reasoning At least six hours divided at least three sessions , must be interactive, not lectures

Studies Abroad Projects (SAP) Studies abroad projects are informative events about different possibilities of studying abroad as well as introductory sessions for incoming foreign students. Mentor programmes or others like ELSA Lingua

Check out officers.elsa.org for more information or come and ask ;)