The European Law Students' Association
Academic.
Professional.
International.
The German national group of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) has 12,500 members, consisting of law students and young legal professionals. As part of the world’s largest association of law students, they have the opportunity to network on multiple levels— at their universities, across Germany, and even throughout Europe. Cultural exchange and social responsibility are the guiding principles of our work.
The European Law Students' Association
Academic.
Professional.
International.
The German national group of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) has 12,500 members, consisting of law students and young legal professionals. As part of the world’s largest association of law students, they have the opportunity to network on multiple levels— at their universities, across Germany, and even throughout Europe. Cultural exchange and social responsibility are the guiding principles of our work.
The European Law Students' Association
Academic.
Professional.
International.
The German national group of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) has 12,500 members, consisting of law students and young legal professionals. As part of the world’s largest association of law students, they have the opportunity to network on multiple levels— at their universities, across Germany, and even throughout Europe. Cultural exchange and social responsibility are the guiding principles of our work.
13.500 Members across
43 Groups in Germany.
Active in 43 countries,
at 400+ faculties with
more than 60.000 members.
Founded 1981
in Vienna, Austria.
Non-profit, independent & politically neutral.
13.500 Members across
43 Groups in Germany.
Active in 43 countries,
at 400+ faculties with
more than 60.000 members.
Founded 1981
in Vienna, Austria.
Non-profit, independent & politically neutral.
News from ELSA Germany
What ELSA has to offer
Academic, professional, and international – this is how ELSA aligns itself for its members.
We explore topics beyond the university curriculum and bridge the gap between theory and practice by offering exciting insights into the daily work of legal professionals. Additionally, we promote exchange across Europe, providing insights into different cultures and legal systems.
Through ELSA, you can gain international and practical experience as well as develop soft skills that will support you from your studies to your professional career. ELSA also helps you build a legal network early on – whether through mentors and friends during your studies or potential future employers and colleagues.
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Our projects
ELSA Germany Moot Court
The EDMC is a civil law moot court with a three-stage structure and a final round before the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe.
ELSA Germany Administrative Law Moot Court
The EDVMC is a moot court that gives students insights into the world of administrative law and allows them to compete against students from all over Germany.
John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition simulates hearings in the field of international trade law and concludes with final rounds before the WTO after regional rounds across Europe.
Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition
The Helga Petersen Moot Court Competition is a competition in which students from across Europe argue cases related to the ECHR, concluding with a final round before the ECtHR.
Client Interviewing Competition
As part of the CIC, students take on the role of lawyers and simulate an initial client consultation.
ELSA Negotiation Competition
The ELSA Negotiation Competition allows students to gain initial practical experience in contract negotiations and receive valuable tips from real lawyers.
Witness Interviewing Competition
The WIC simulates a witness examination, where students aim to uncover the facts as thoroughly as possible. Even students in the early semesters can gain valuable experience for their future careers.
Annual Human Rights Campaign
The AHRC is an annual campaign of the ELSA network, during which events on various human rights topics are organized. The highlight of the campaign is ELSA Day in November.
International Focus Programme
The IFP is a multi-year human rights-related overarching theme that guides the events of the network. In Germany, a focus month dedicated to the IFP theme takes place every May.
ELSA Traineeships
The ELSA Traineeships are a Europe-wide internship program, where students can gain professional experience while also experiencing cultural exchange.
ELSA Law Schools
The SELS (Summer) and WELS (Winter) are one-week-long Law Schools held across Europe, where students come together to dive into the details of various legal topics during this time.
ELSA Delegations
The ELSA Delegations offer students the opportunity to gain insight into the processes of international organizations such as the UN and participate in engaging discussions.
You want to support us?
With ELSA Germany, you can make a valuable contribution to the education and networking of law students and young legal professionals from all over Germany.
As a non-profit association, we rely on the support of our donors. With the donations from our general partners, we are able to finance our operations as well as our national events such as conferences and legal competitions. Additionally, we require the professional support of our event partners to ensure academic standards. With the help of our media partners, we can increase our reach and expand our projects.
If you can imagine supporting us in this way or even in completely new ways, you can find more information about the possibilities below. We appreciate every contribution.
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