ELSA Chernivtsi

Who are we?

ELSA Chernivtsi (European Law Students Association Chernivtsi) is the largest international, independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization in Chernivtsi that brings together law students and young lawyers.

ELSA Chernivtsi was founded in 2015 by law students of the Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University based on a statute.

Today, ELSA Chernivtsi is a unique network consisting of more than 40 law students and lawyers who are studying and have studied at law schools in Chernivtsi.

Since its establishment, ELSA Chernivtsi has held national and international events: training sessions, seminars, roundtables, study and institutional visits, and international internships.

What do we do?

Goal.

To promote legal education and social responsibility of law students and young lawyers.

Aims

To develop professional and student relations of an international nature in the field of law, to prepare members for professional life in an international environment, to facilitate the exchange of scientific experience, and to stimulate mutual understanding and friendship on the principle of equality of all its members.

Subdivisions

Academic activities

One of the key areas of the network’s activities, which are aimed at the direct development of legal education and practical training of law students. It is aimed at applying the acquired knowledge in the field of law in practice. It includes essay competitions, legal research groups, moot courts, meetings with practicing lawyers, etc.

Seminars and conferences

Another key area that covers seminars, conferences, roundtables, law schools, international and national study and institutional visits, discussions, webinars, etc.

International Student Exchange Programme (STEP)

provides law students and young lawyers with the opportunity to gain work experience abroad. STEP is a great opportunity to gain practical legal experience and immerse yourself in the culture of another country. Our internships can last from 2 weeks to 2 years in a wide variety of areas of law. What distinguishes our internships? Individual approach. Before and during the internship, ELSA helps with finding accommodation, obtaining visas, and organizing a social program, introducing you to the life and customs of the new country.