ELSA Tilburg

Study Visit Brussels x ELSA Groningen
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-13 | Brussels, Belgium
Are you ready for an inspiring international experience? 💙
Join ELSA Groningen & ELSA Tilburg for an unforgettable Study Visit to Brussels – the heart of the European Union!
During two exciting days, we will:

Visit the European Parliament
Visit the European CommissionDiscover how EU law works in practice

And of course… no ELSA trip is complete without the social side! 🍻
We’ll end the visit with a pub quiz & social event together with ELSA Brussels – the perfect opportunity to connect and have fun.
⚠️ Only 15 spots available per ELSA Group!
Sign up via this link: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
⏳ Don’t miss out on this amazing collaboration – spots will fill up fast!

Careers in the European Union
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Cube Z15, The Cube, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
ELSA Tilburg is thrilled to invite you to our Careers in EU Institutions Event! 🇪🇺
Are you curious about how you can gain hands-on legal experience within the European Union? EU institutions off and work at the heart of European policymaking!💼
er law students and graduates the opportunity to complete prestigious traineeships such as the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship
During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know about:
✨ Opportunities within EU institutions and agencies
📄 How to apply for EU traineeships including the Blue Book programme
🌐 Application requirements, timelines and selection procedures
💬 First-hand experience from former EU trainees!
📩 Deadline to sign up: April 9th at 23:59
✍️ Sign-up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
Join us to discover how you can take your first step towards a career in EU institutions and international law!⚖️

'The Question of Antarctica' Guest Lecture
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Cube Z17, The Cube, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
ELSA Tilburg is excited to present the guest lecture: “The Question of Antarctica”🌊
Join us for a session with Dr. Ville Kari, where we will explore Antarctica’s use and the potential legal implications of activities on the continent🐋
The lecture will discuss Antarctica’s legal perspective, including the frameworks that guide its governance, with a special focus on the Antarctic Treaty🐧
The discussion will also address broader considerations, including environmental protection, climate challenges, and how international law engages with our collective responsibility toward this unique and fragile region🌐
Event details:
🗓 14 April
⏰15:00
📍Cube Z17
📝Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
❗Make sure to sign up by 13 April at 23:59
Context:
Antarctica is the cornerstone of our planetary ecosphere — the refrigerator of our climate, the fount of renewal for our ocean life, the reservoir of our freshwater, and the archive of climate history recorded in tiny air bubbles trapped in its ancient ice. It is the climatic treasure of our world, a mystic planetary space, and the most magnificent world heritage that ever existed.
As the last uncolonised, unconquered, and untrampled corner of the planet, it remains the final geophysical riddle left unsolved, and humanity’s last chance to control its impulses of conquest and consumption.
Antarctica is the birthright of our unborn future generations.
Yet it stands gravely threatened by climate change, serving as the canary in the coalmine of our short human existence.
Only one thing stands between the conservation of this planetary heirloom and its oblivion: the law of nations.
Come and hear all about it!

We are looking forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ada, our VP in Charge of Seminars & Conferences, at seminarsconferences.tilburg@nl.elsa.org

Afternoon with Vrijspraak Faculty Council Candidates!
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Cube Z15, The Cube, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
Inclusivity and making every voice in Tilburg Law School heard: that’s what Vrijspraak stands for 📣
Join ELSA Tilburg x Vrijspraak on the 15th April for an interactive afternoon with the running candidates of the Vrijspraak Faculty Council!
Curious about what Vrijspraak does or thinking about getting involved in university politics? This is your chance to meet candidates, explore their ideas and have real conversations about how students can drive positive change at Tilburg Law School🤩
Each candidate will host their own booth, where you can ask questions, share your thoughts and learn more about their vision for the council. Annndddd, snacks & drinks will be provided✨
🗓️Date: April 15th 2026
📍Location: Cube 15
⏳Time: 12:00
📝 Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
Come by, get inspired and be part of the change — your voice, our mission!
Have any questions? Reach out to president.tilburg@nl.elsa.org

Fashion Law Moot Court Competition
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Private: Cube Z222, 5037 AB Tilburg, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
This year’s Fashion Law Moot Court Competition invites you to step into the courtroom and argue a fictional dispute set in the global fashion industry🌍
The competition features two different legal tracks, allowing students to analyse the case from different areas of law: Corporate Law & Tort Law.
Registration Deadline:1 April 2026, 23:59
Sign up at: linktr.ee/elsatilburg

Persuasive Argumentation & Legal Debate Event (ELSA Tilburg x Cicero)
2026-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Cube Z20, The Cube, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
Hey everyone! 👋
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming event ⚖️—a collaboration between ELSA Tilburg and Cicero!
🗓 Date: 17th April
⏰ Time: Starts at 16:00
📍 Location: Cube z20
👥 Limited spots (max. 30 participants!)
During this interactive session, you’ll learn how to structure strong legal and persuasive arguments and then apply your skills in a dynamic debate format. Expect hands-on exercises, teamwork, and real debate scenarios—laptops allowed! 💻
👉 Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg

ELSA Tilburg x Lexpressed Essay Competition
2026-04-21
We are excited to announce the ELSA Tilburg x Lexpressed Essay Competition! ✍️📚
Dive into one of today’s most pressing legal debates with the following essay prompt:
“Punishment in modern criminal justice systems should prioritise rehabilitation over retribution.”
This is your chance to showcase your legal writing skills, engage critically with contemporary issues and gain valuable publication experience!💡
📅 Submission Deadline: 21 April 2026
🏆 Winner Announcement: 28 April 2026
📝 Submit here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
📩 Submit your essay (PDF or DOCX) via the form and check the rulebook for formatting details!

What’s in it for you?✨

Publication on Lexpressed & ELSA Journal
Professional feedback from experienced reviewers
A special prize from ELSA Tilburg!

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact here: competitions.tilburg@nl.elsa.org

The ELSA Negotiation Competition 2026 Local Round
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | TBA
The ELSA Negotiation Competition (ENC) is back for this year’s new edition!🧡
Do you have what it takes to negotiate your way to the top? Partner up with a fellow law student and put your negotiation skills and legal knowledge to the test!⚖️👩‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️
We’re honored to announce that the Tilburg local round this year will take place on the 21st of April. The two top-performing teams from each Local Group will advance to the National Round, the date and time of which will be announced at a later stage.
Register here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
Got questions? Email our VP in Charge of Competitions, Emily Thidarat Prins, competitions.tilburg@nl.elsa.org with any general questions about this year’s edition of the ENC!
We wish you the best of luck in your negotiations!💙

📣ELSA x Cicero Debate Night!📣
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Cube Z114, The Cube, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
📣ELSA x Cicero Debate Night!📣
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking debate night in collaboration with Cicero!
This session’s topic: “The death penalty: just or unjust?”
This event combines legal debate with a structured approach to argumentation, giving you the chance to develop your debating skills, learn how to build stronger arguments, and respond effectively under pressure! Whether you’re experienced or new to debating, it’s a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and engage with different perspectives🤩

Event information:
📅 Date: Thursday April 23rd
⏰ Time: 19:00
📍Location: CZ 114
📝 Registration deadline by April 22nd at 23:59
‼️ Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
We hope to see you there 👀

!Second Cycle of ELSA Traineeships Applications Open!
2026-04-30
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 of your studies.
Discover international opportunities in law firms, NGOs, public institutions, and more around the world!
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now through traineeships.elsa.org

Careers in International Organisations Event!🌍💼
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Cube Z20, The Cube, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
ELSA Tilburg is thrilled to invite you to our Careers in International Organisations Event! 🌍💼
Are you curious about how you can gain hands-on legal experience in international organisations? Institutions such as the United Nations, international courts, and other global bodies offer unique opportunities for law students and young professionals to work in an international and policy-driven environment.
During this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about:
✨ Career opportunities within international organisations
📄 How to apply for internships and traineeships in IOs
🌐 Different institutions, roles, and global career paths
💬 First-hand experiences from speakers with international organisation backgrounds
Event information:
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 6th
📍 Location: CubeZ 20
⏰ Time: 19:00
📩 Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
(Deadline to sign up: May 5th, 23:59)
Join us to discover how you can take your first steps towards a career in international law and global institutions! 💙⚖️🌍

⚖️Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition⚖️
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Cube Z213, The Cube, Tilburg, 5037AB, Netherlands
⚖️ 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 fictional case of United States v. Carter: a major constitutional dispute exploring the limits of presidential immunity and the balance of powers between the executive and judicial branches⚖️
The case concerns the criminal prosecution of a former President for actions allegedly taken while in office during a contested national election. After leaving office, the former President was indicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding🏛️
The defendant argues that these actions were official presidential acts and are therefore protected by presidential immunity. The United States government, however, contends that the conduct was private or political in nature and falls outside the scope of constitutional protection📚
Participants will analyze key constitutional questions surrounding executive power, judicial review, and the distinction between official presidential acts and private conduct. This case offers the opportunity to engage with constitutional provisions, federal statutes, and Supreme Court precedent on presidential immunity and separation of powers!!!
We also have the pleasure to announce that this moot court will be judged by two Tilburg Law School Professors: Professor Philip Paiement and Professor Rodrigo Kaufmann👨‍🏫
Event information:
🗓️ 7th of May
🕔 17:00
📍 Cube Z 213
✍️Sign up here before the 29th of April at 23:59: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
A unique chance to sharpen your advocacy skills, strengthen your legal reasoning, and argue at the highest level: don’t miss it! 🙌

ELSA Tilburg 30th Anniversary Gala
2026-05-07 20:00 - 2026-05-08 01:00 | Partycentrum van Opstal, Koestraat 28, 5014 ED Tilburg, Partycentrum van Opstal, Koestraat 28, Tilburg, 5014ED, Netherlands
30 years of ELSA Tilburg — all wrapped into one unforgettable night✨💙
Join us on May 7th for our 30th Anniversary Gala: formal looks, open bar and all the people who shaped our past three decades!
Limited spots! Register here at: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
See you there 🥂✨

ELSA Tilburg Visit to ASML!
2026-05-13 14:30 - 17:00
ELSA Tilburg is thrilled to invite you to step into the world of cutting-edge innovation 🚀 with an exclusive ELSA Tilburg Visit to ASML!
This isn’t just a company visit: it’s your chance to go behind the scenes at one of the most influential tech companies in the world, where ground-breaking advancements meet complex legal challenges ⚖️

The afternoon kicks off with a guided campus tour giving you a first-hand glimpse into ASML’s dynamic and highly advanced working environment🏢
Then, dive deeper during interactive sessions with the Legal & Compliance team, where you’ll explore topics like export control and the growing impact of AI in legal practice🤖
Expect real insights, real cases, and the opportunity to engage directly with professionals working at the intersection of law, technology, and global business 🌐

Event information:
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13th
🕗 Time: 14:30 – 17:00
📍 Location: Veldhoven, the Netherlands
Register here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
Spots are limited⏳
Registration closes on 12 May at 18:00

ELSA Tilburg x ELSA the Netherlands Legal Career Forum: Law & Policy ⚖️💼
2026-05-16 11:30 - 17:30 | Cube Z217, Z218, Z219, The Cube, TilburG, 5037AB, Netherlands
ELSA Tilburg is proud to present ELSA Tilburg x ELSA the Netherlands Legal Career Forum: Law & Policy ⚖️💼
Are you interested in exploring how a legal career can intersect with policymaking, regulation, and major societal developments? Join us for an engaging panel event featuring practicing lawyers and legal professionals who work in areas where law and policy meet.
From law firms advising on regulatory matters to professionals shaping legal responses to emerging challenges, this event will provide students with valuable insight into modern legal careers and the opportunities available after graduation.
During the forum, you can expect:
✨ Insights from practicing lawyers and legal experts
📄 Different career paths within law firms and policy-related sectors
🌍 Perspectives on how law influences business, government, and society
💬 Interactive discussion and a networking segment
Event information:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 16th
📍 Location: CUBE 217, 218, 219
⏰ Time: 11:30-17:30
✍️ Register here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 23:59 on May 15th
Stay tuned for the announcement of the guest speakers in the coming days! 💙

ELSA Tilburg x Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI)
2026-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Cube Z214, Tilburg
📢🌍 ELSA Tilburg x Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI) 🌍📢
How do legal systems respond when a person is not recognised as a national by any state? What protections exist for stateless individuals, and where do legal gaps remain?
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop on Statelessness & Inclusion, organised in collaboration with the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI). During the session, we will discuss the legal and practical dimensions of statelessness, nationality, and legal identity, including the challenges faced by stateless individuals and the legal frameworks surrounding their protection and recognition.
Event Information:
🗓️ Date: 18 May
🕚 Time: 11:00
📍 Location: Cube Z214
✍️Sign up here: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
What to expect during the session?
🔹 An introductory lecture explaining the concept of statelessness and the international legal framework surrounding nationality and protection
🔹 Interactive case studies where participants will analyse practical scenarios and discuss legal challenges faced by stateless individuals
🔹 Discussions on discrimination, protection and access to rights and recognition
🔹 A concluding Q&A session where you can ask questions directly
🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Deneisha Moss
Deneisha Moss leads ISI’s Children’s Programme, coordinating initiatives focused on addressing childhood statelessness. She also contributes to ISI’s work on discrimination, deprivation of nationality and capacity building.
Before joining ISI, Deneisha spent more than 12 years working with the UN Refugee Agency across Southeast Asia and the Americas, specialising in refugee protection, child protection and statelessness 🌏🤝
She is a non-practising Barrister admitted to the Bars of England & Wales, The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands. Deneisha holds an LL.B from the University of Leeds and an LL.M in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from Lund University 🎓⚖️
We look forward to seeing you there!

General Members Meeting II
2026-05-20 17:15 | MK Z224, Warandelaan 2, 30, Tilburg, Netherlands
Make your voice count and join us for the last General Members Meeting of the year!💙
The year is coming to an end, and it is time to shape the future of our network🤩
At the GMM II, the Board of 2025-2026 will present the Candidate Board of 2026-2027, giving you, as a member, the opportunity to ask the candidates questions and vote on their election. You will also be able to vote on proposals for the upcoming year! Mark your calendar, sign up, and be part of ELSA’s decision-making process!🤝
📅 Date: May 20th
🕗 Time: 17:15
📍 Location: MKZ 224
🍸 Join us and enjoy drinks with the Newly Elected Board afterwards!
✍️ Sign up using this link: linktr.ee/elsatilburg
Your voice shapes the future of ELSA Tilburg, so don’t miss it!💙

ELSA Tort Law Case Clinic – Sign Up Now!
2026-05-21 17:00 | Cube Z15, The Cube, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
Preparing for your Tort Law final exam? Join the ELSA Tort Law Case Clinic — an interactive study session designed for 1st year Global Law students!
✨ What to expect:
•⁠ ⁠Work through sample exam-style questions
•⁠ ⁠Apply tort law theory to practical cases
•⁠ ⁠Get exam tips & strengthen legal reasoning
•⁠ ⁠Discuss concepts with experienced students & peers
📅 Date: 21 May 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 onwards
📍 Location: Cube Z 215
Sign up via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1mTWT2CaxZzSFP1lmk6KlGV0A2sy0t1lmUhcOfqw-wU1PCg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100813906939368635911
⏰ Sign up deadline: 20 May @ 23:59!
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your exam preparation — we look forward to seeing you at the Case Clinic!
Questions? Email: academicactivities.tilburg@nl.elsa.org

ELSA Welcome Picnic
2026-08-28 16:00 - 18:00 | TLS Living Room
We’re kicking off the new academic year with an ELSA Picnic and we’d love to see you there!
📅 28 August
🕓 16:00
📍 The Law Living Room, Montesquieu Builidng, Tilburg
We’ll have a limited selection of snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own favourites — and maybe something to share with everyone!
Come join us for a relaxed afternoon, meet some new people, catch up with fellow members and officially start the new ELSA year together!
See you on Friday! 🫶

⚖️ Institutional Visit: The Hague
2026-09-24 | Den Hague
We’re excited to announce that ELSA Tilburg is organising an institutional visit to The Hague on 24 September 2026!
During the visit, we will have the opportunity to visit two important international institutions: the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC).
📅Date: 24 September 2026
🕙 Time: Programme starts at 10:00
📍 Location: The Hague
We will travel together from Tilburg in the morning, making this a great opportunity to spend the day with fellow ELSA members while gaining first-hand insight into international criminal justice and the work of international institutions.
⚠️ Places are limited!
If you would like to join, you can apply through the registration form in our Linktree.
⏰ Application deadline: 11 September at 23:59
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/elsatilburg?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4c2cc33d-6ed7-4832-9dc9-38be16082c71
We hope to see many of you in The Hague!⚖️
