ELSA

The largest independent law students' association

The European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit making organisation run by and for students and recent graduates, who are interested in achieving academic and personal excellence in addition to their legal or law-related studies at university. ELSA aims at providing its members a platform to develop their existing skills and acquire new ones, to interact with fellow students and experienced practitioners from different states and legal systems around Europe, and to be equipped for a professional life in an international environment, through mutual understanding, intercultural cooperation and the large variety of activities and projects the Association offers.

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Our Organisation

The Vision and Purpose of ELSA is our driving force.
Since its inception in 1981, ELSA went through a long way filled with numerous accomplishments.

Students

Driven students and young lawyers

Students and young lawyers enrolled in ELSA are seeking for excellence. They are not afraid to challenge their legal skills and are willing to invest their free time into the improvement of their knowledge.

International environment

Ever thought of collaborating with foreigners? ELSA membership will provide you with the opportunity to work on projects throughout Europe with people of multiple nationalities.

Professional lawyers

Interested in discussing various legal problems with leading European legal experts? Would you wish to get in contact with diplomats or to get employed by prominent corporate law firms?
Participate in our projects and meet professional lawyers.

Members only opportunities

Get access to premium projects, available only for ELSA Members. Have you ever thought of being a delegate in WIPO, UNCITRAL or in other UN bodies?
With ELSA, this is a reality!

Membership discounts

Tight budget? Being a member of ELSA entitles you to several discounts,
such as significantly reduced fees for ELSA Law Schools.

Be a part of the vision

Be a part of the vision

“A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity.”
ELSA vision since 1991.

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Learn more about ELSA and benefits, which are of the biggest a law students’ association can provide. ELSA is an international non-profit making, non-political and independent association, run by and for students like you!

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"A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity."