1. General ELSA Knowledge
ELSA International 2015/2016

2. Structure of the presentation
Introduction
How to engage your Local Group into International Activities?
Flagship projects of ELSA
Moot Court Competitions
Legal Research Group
ELSA Delegations
ELSA Law Schools
Student Trainee Exchange Programme
External relations

3. What does ELSA stand for?
The world’s largest independent law students’ association
More than 42,000 ELSA Members
More than 300 universities in Europe covered by ELSA
43 ELSA National Groups, 40 members and 3 observers
1 ELSA International

4. History of ELSA Founded on 4th of May 1981 in Vienna
5 Founders from 4 countries:
Hungary, Poland, Germany, Austria
Working for the same vision on three levels:
Local
National
International
ELSA will celebrate its 35th Anniversary during the Spring International Council Meeting to be held in Malta in March 2016.

5. How to engage your Local Group into International Activities?

6. And the atmosphere? → video
Upcoming Meetings
LII International Presidents’ Meeting (IPM)
Brno, Czech Republic
February 3rd – February 7th, 2016
LXIX International Council Meeting (ICM)
Qawra, Malta
March 20th – March 27th, 2016
DURING THE TERM 2016/2017
Tallinn, Estonia
August 24th – August 28th, 2016
LXX International Council Meeting (ICM)
Coimbra, Portugal
Autumn 2016
And the atmosphere? → video

7. International Conferences
Final Legal Research Group Conference on European Social Charter
European Youth Centre, Strasbourg
30th of November - 5th of December 2015
participation fee for ELSA members is 125 €
application period: until 18/10/2015
Final IFP Conference on Media Law
Trieste, Italy (16th - 21st of May, 2016)

8. ELSA Day date: 25th of November 2015
join us in raising awareness of human dignity and cultural diversity by spreading the word about the ELSA Day
general topic of the ELSA Day is Human Rights
Edition 2016
the International Board recommends events that focus on the various aspects of Gender Equality

9. International Focus Programme
International Focus Programme (IFP) seeks to provide a specific theme for the whole ELSA, to set a common goal, for all its members to work towards
theme reflects a ‘hot legal topic’ in Europe and the world, thereby enabling ELSA to have an impact on law students, society and the international community
IFP topic: Media Law
1st of August st of July 2016
ELSA is currently preparing for new topic

10. Synergy Magazine ELSA’s international members’ magazine
1st edition in 1987
2 editions per year
copies
distributed to 300 law faculties
focus topic

11. Training
Two types:
Soft Skills Training: personal and professional development
Officers’ Training: ELSA knowledge
International Trainers’ Pool
Trainers from the whole Network for the whole Network.
All NGs and LGs can submit the Pre-Training Questionnaire.
Training Newsletter
Online International Magazine to promote
non-formal education & training projects.
Articles from the IB, the ITP Trainers and
participants of training sessions and events.

12. Flagship projects of ELSA What can ELSA offer you?

13. The European Human Rights Moot Court Competition (4th Edition)
simulation of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the violation of the European Convention on Human Rights
to develop legal skills and raise awareness among law students about human rights
Final Oral Round held in Strasbourg with the pleadings in the European Court of Human Rights
“The Council of Europe Award” – Traineeships at the European Court of Human Rights for the winning team of the Competition
in Cooperation with the Council of Europe

14. The ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law (14th Edition)
simulated hearing of the World Trade Organization dispute settlement system
the world’s leading global competition on international trade law
supported by the World Trade Organization
Patron of the Competition: Director General of the WTO
5 Regional Rounds all around the world: 2 European Rounds, Asia-Pacific, All American, Africa
Final Oral Round in Geneva, Switzerland - in the WTO headquaters itself

15. Moot Court Competitions –how to participate
teams consisting of 2-4 students enrolled in the University
teams may have a team coach or academic advisor
EMC2 registration fee (250EUR)
EHRMCC without registration fee
teams prepare memorials (written submissions) for both parties of the dispute
second stage of the Moot Court is the oral pleading part
registration form on the respective website of the Competition
Hear from the experience:
video

16. ELSA Legal Research Group
Research your national legislation and the level it is harmonised with European rules and conventions. Make an impact to the legal world with tangible materials!
New topic:
Freedom of Expression – Protection of Journalistic Sources
+ International publication
by ELSA & CoE in your CV
+ Official acknowledgement
+ International teamwork
+ Legal writing skills

17. ELSA Law Schools international events conducted in English
days full of academic, social and cultural programme
top lectures from all over the world and practical skill training
more than 30 Summer ELSA Law Schools in different cities all over the Europe
more than 1000 spots for students from all over the world
265/235 € per week covers:
academic, social programme
accommodation, meals
Apply this April!
video

18. ELSA Delegations
UNESCO | UNECOSOC | UN Human Rights Bodies UNICITRAL | UNODC | Council of Europe | WIPO | INTA
unique opportunity to represent ELSA during the most important sessions of the main international organisations
How to apply?
elsa.org
video

19. STEP in 2014/2015:
- 38 countries worldwide
- 267 traineeships
applicants

20. Student Trainee Exchange Programme (STEP)
The Student Trainee Exchange Programme enables law students and young lawyers to gain first-hand experience of the substantive and procedural law as well as the culture of another country.
Traineeships all over the world in law firms, NGOs, IGOs, State bodies, banks etc.
Traineeships for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates
Traineeships last from 2 weeks to 2 years, are paid and are free of charge
video

21. External Relations and Members’ Benefits of ELSA

22. Patron of ELSA
Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland Secretary General of the Council of Europe

23. ELSA Lawyers’ Society is ELSA’s international alumni society
members of ELS are former ELSA members or lawyers who support ELSA’s vision and activities
ELS maintains an online Directory with access to information about all their members, uses a mailing list for the exchange of useful information, is invited to ELSA events and organizes ELS events themselves
25th Anniversary of ELS will be celebrated during the Spring International Council Meeting to be held in Malta in March 2016

24. Partners
Corporate Partner
Human Rights Partner
General Partner
General Partner
Social Responsibility
Partner
Become a student member of the International Bar Association or AIJA – International Association for Young Lawyers
and get access to a professional network of internationally minded
lawyers

25. Studies Abroad
CBL International Winter Law School in Dubai and Summer Law School in China: - 30 % discount
London School of English: - 10 % on all course fees
Severnvale Academy: Free TOLES when booking examination entry when booking a Legal English Course at Severnvale
International Summer
Law School Partner
English language Partner
English language Partner

26. Master of Laws (LLM) abroad
Queen Mary University of London, School of Law: Get a recommendation letter for your application from ELSA International
IE Law School, Madrid: - 30 % on the tuition fee for 5 ELSA members annually
The University of Law, London: Legal Practise LLM, speakers for your international events
LL.M. Partners

27. Project Partners

28. ELSA International
239, Blvd Général Jacques 1050 Brussels, Belgium