The European Law Students Association is an independent, non-political, and non-profit organization of law students and young lawyers, founded in 1981.Today, ELSA is the largest independent law student’s association in the world operating at 432 law faculties in 43 countries across Europe, uniting over 69 000 students and young lawyers. In the Czech Republic, ELSA is located at the law faculties of Brno, Olomouc, Pilsen, and Prague.
ABOUT ELSA
Our Mission
To give law students and young lawyers the opportunity to explore other cultures and legal systems in the spirit of critical dialogue and scientific cooperation. To help law students and young lawyers gain international insight and professional abilities. To encourage law students and young lawyers to act for the greater good of society.
Contributing to legal education, improving mutual understanding, and enhancing the social responsibility of law students and young lawyers.
A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity
History
We are a student association with a rich history, founded in 1981.
Values
As law students, we respect and actively promote the values of humanity, human dignity, and human rights.
Networking
A student organization headquartered in Brussels that unites over 69 000 students across Europe.
Internationality
A unique network that connects students from 43 countries.
News
Projects
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The Allen & Overy Essay Competition is designed to test the basic skills of a lawyer- critical thinking and written expression. The contestants are required to write an …
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A Moot Court Competition (MCC) is a simulated trial. The main objective of the competition is to test the students’ knowledge in the field of law, and also give them a …
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The Czech Moot Court Competition (CMCC) is a competition that simulates judicial proceedings. The main goal of the project is to verify students’ knowledge in the …
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ELSA Law School is an international project where local groups across the network organize week long holidays with a collection of lectures and workshops on specific …
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ELSA Delegations is an ELSA project that will take you to international institutions such as WIPO, UNICEF, UNESCO or the Council of Europe. Within a particular Delegation, you …
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The HPMCC (known as European Human Rights Moot Court Competition) is a simulation of proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights on violations of the European …
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The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition (formerly known as the ELSA Moot Court Competition – CMCC) is a global competition organized by ELSA in cooperation with the …
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The ELSA Traineeships project, formerly known as the Student Trainee Exchange Programme, has been providing law students and young lawyers with internships abroad since 1984, …
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PrímaLEX is a student legal magazine founded under the patronage of ELSA Prague in 1998, and is currently published twice a year. Students from our four law faculties in the …
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Are you looking for a job to finally put your law studies to use and learn something new? ELSA Career is the platform to help you! Our website is here to help all law …
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A tradition of more than twenty-years, the ELSA Job Fair has been held by all four local ELSA groups in the Czech Republic. The job fair includes the most important …
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The National Conference is a traditional project of ELSA Czech Republic, whose organization is entrusted to one of the local groups every year. Itis a three-day conference …
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Based on a rotating system, one of the local groups of ELSA Czech Republic organizes a Training Days project every year, the purpose of which is to provide soft skills …
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The Negotiation Competition is a simulation of the negotiation process between two parties. The goal of the competition is to find a compromise, and negotiate the best …
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Legal Workshop is a workshop organized in cooperation with a law firm. This is an event where students can practice their school knowledge and improve their legal skills. The …
Leadership
Contact Us
- nám. Curieových 7 , 116 40 Praha 1
- board@cz.elsa.org