The European Law Students’ Association or ELSA is an international, independent, non-political, and non-profit making association run by and for students and recent graduates.
Founded in 1981, ELSA aspires to provide its members with a platform to develop and acquire new skills, interact with fellow students and experienced practitioners from various states and legal systems across Europe.
WHY JOIN?
Our ELSA Law Schools, Delegations & Moot Court Competitions give participants the opportunity to make contacts with people from all around the world. They provide a combination of academic, social and cultural experience.
Our ELSA Traineeships programme offers our members the opportunity to gain paid legal work experience in a foreign country. The unique chance to professionally engage with a foreign legal system helps our members set themselves aside in pursuing their legal careers.
Next to academic activities, competitions and lectures, ELSA Tilburg hosts parties, networking events and study trips to various destinations. Join to get to know your fellow members and be part of a thrilling community!
Next to workshops, career events and office visits, ELSA Tilburg offers professional opportunities to help you prepare for your future career. Join to build practical skills, expand your network and explore the legal profession.
Ready to fast track your career with international legal experience? ELSA is proud to launch the second cycle of ELSA Traineeships! Explore different international career paths, suitable for all stages … Continue reading "!Second Cycle of ELSA Traineeships Applications Open!"
⚖️ Step into the role of an appellate advocate before a simulated Supreme Court of the United States! This year’s Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition invites you to argue the … Continue reading "⚖️Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition⚖️"
JoiningELSA has probably been the best decision I have made in my student life! Next to meeting so many inspiring and like-minded people, being involved in ELSA has helped me in terms of personal development. The network aspect of this association is truly unique and I can truly recommendanyone interested to become a part of it and experience it yourself.
From a diffident, timid boy who never saw himself speaking amongst a group of people let alone leading them, to the confident, charismatic individual who has the privilege of leading his university's ELSA Local Group - my ELSA journey has been memorable, invariably imbued with meaningful connections and highly-enriching international experiences. ELSA is no mere law students' association; it is a supportive and loving family that inspires, motivates, and pushes you to realise your true potential.
Being a part of ELSA Tilburg made sense intuitively to me from the first time I heard about it. My background and future are international, and the spirit of this association, bringing together law students from across the continent, resonates with me.We are living in a world where the boundaries between countries and cultures are becoming blurred, creating new opportunities. For me, rising to meet this starts with building relationships. This is the first reason why I encourage you to join ELSA Tilburg: for the friends you make and the wider ELSA network.The second is this: by becoming an active member, you can enrich your law school education through skills I largely credit to ELSA: organisation, event-planning, team communication, and interpersonal skills. I fully encourage you to take the leap and join this wonderful association.
WHERE TO FIND US?
ELSA Tilburg Room T627Warandelaan 2Tilburg University tilburg@nl.elsa.org
Standing Orders of ELSA Tilburg
ELSA Tilburg Statutes (ENG)
