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Office visit Linklaters

Wednesday, 02 May 2012 03h00PM - Wednesday, 02 May 2012 07h00PM

Belgium, Brussels
On Wednesday, 2nd of April, ELSA Leuven is organizing an exclusive office visit to Linklaters, one of world's largest law firms and market leader in all fields of law.
Get to know this excellent law firm, its outstanding lawyers and incredible office building. There is a free reception.
Departure is scheduled for 3PM at the train station of Leuven.
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Visit European Parliament

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 10h30AM - Wednesday, 25 April 2012 04h00PM

Belgium, Brussels
On Wednesday, 25th of April, ELSA Leuven is organizing an exclusive visit to the European Parliament in Brussels, with a small Q&A with a Member of Parliament (Ivo Belet), a guided tour and a lunch. Participation is free of charge.
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Worksop transfer pricing (ft. KPMG)

Thursday, 01 December 2011 06h30PM - Thursday, 01 December 2011 09h00PM

Leuven, Oude Markt, Rodins
Interesting workshop on an exclusive location!
In the past few years Transfer Pricing has become increasingly important in the area of taxation.This workshop explores the Transfer Pricing issues arising for a multinational group that operates in a number of jurisdictions around the globe.
KPMG will provide for a couple of senior tax advisers who will give information on this subject, suitable both for students who are new to this issue, as well as for participants who are already familiar with these techniques, in order to gain a good understanding of the Transfer Pricing principles.
This workshop is also a perfect opportuntiy to review and clarify some of the issues dealt with in the mastercourse "International Taxation".
Afterwards, you will be invited to a free reception.
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Workshop negotiation skills (ft. Linklaters)

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08h00PM - Wednesday, 30 November 2011 10h00PM

Leuven, De Layensplein, De Lange Trappen
Negotiating contracts and deals is another part of a lawyer’s core business. It requires a lot of skills to which we would like to introduce you on this interesting workshop! The lecturer, who is attorney at the Brussels bar and working for Linklaters LLP, attended the Harvard negotiation school and will transfer her Ivy league know-how to a select group of students. She will tell you how to resolve disputes, to produce an agreement upon courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective advantage, or to craft outcomes to satisfy various interests.
After the workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow students during a reception on this exclusive location. Participation is free.
Due to the high level of specialization, the workshop is only open for master students in law. As only a limited number of seats are available, you have to register in advance.
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Workshop networking (ft. Deloitte)

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 08h00PM - Tuesday, 29 November 2011 10h00PM

Leuven, MSI
Tijdens onze workshop over networking krijgen jullie de unieke kans om deze voor juristen noodzakelijke vaardigheid bij te schaven. Professionele consultants zullen jullie de fijne kneepjes leren van het opzetten en onderhouden van een netwerk. Na de workshop zullen jullie meteen de gelegenheid krijgen om de net opgedane kennis in de praktijk te brengen tijdens een receptie.
Het aantal plaatsen voor deze uniek gelegenheid is echter beperkt, dus snel inschrijven is de boodschap!
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Infosessie LL.M in de States

Friday, 17 December 2010 11h00AM - Friday, 17 December 2010 01h00PM

Aula Zeger Van Hee, De Valk, Leuven
Voor velen is een jaar bijstuderen in de US een ervaring die tot de verbeelding spreekt. Op deze infosessie informeren we jullie graag over alles wat de LL.M programma's in de States te maken hebben: procedure, toelatingsvoorwaarden, praktische moeilijkheden, financiering, ...
De sprekers zijn niet van de minsten. Wij ontvangen namelijk Louis Aucoin, vertegenwoordiger van het LLM program van de gerenommeerde Tufts University. Daarnaast ontvangen we Erica Lutes van de "Commission for Educational Exchange between the US and Belgium". Die organisatie tracht aan de hand van het geven van informatie, ondersteuning en scholarships de Belgische studenten de mogelijkheid te geven om een periode in de US te studeren of onderzoek te doen.
Dze infosessie is een ware must voor iedereen die een LL.M overweegt of meer algemeen graag in het buitenland zou studeren of doctoreren.
De infosessie zal gepaard gaan met een vragenronde en een afsluitende receptie, waarop u al uw vragen op een meer informele wijze zult kunnen stellen aan de sprekers.
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Workshop IV: tax professions

Thursday, 02 December 2010 08h00PM - Thursday, 02 December 2010 10h00PM

Rodin's, Oude Markt, Leuven
This workshop offers you the opportunity to get to know the different tax professions. Afterwards you will be invited to the reception on a very exclusive location.
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Workshop I: negotiation skills

Monday, 29 November 2010 08h00PM - Monday, 29 November 2010 10h30PM

Rodin's, Oude Markt, Leuven
Negotiating contracts and deals is another part of a lawyer’s core business. It requires a lot of skills to which we would like to introduce you on this interesting workshop! The lecturer, who is attorney at the Brussels bar and working for Linklaters LLP, will tell you how to to resolve disputes, to produce an agreement upon courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective advantage, or to craft outcomes to satisfy various interests.
After the workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow students with some drinks on this exclusive location. Participation is free.
Due to the high level of specialization, the workshop is only open for master students in law. As only a limited number of seats are available, you have to register in advance.
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Discover Deloitte

Thursday, 21 October 2010 06h00PM - Thursday, 21 October 2010 10h00PM

SportOase, Leuven
It always pays to take a closer look. It isn’t easy to know what to expect from your first job. But now you can see what it’s like first hand. Join us at an informal event with Deloitte’s current employees, from starters to experienced consultants. You’ll be able to learn from their experiences and find out more about working at our company.
Discover Deloitte Event
21 October 2010
SportOase, Philipssite 6, 3001 Leuven
Programme
18:00 - 18:30 Welcome
18:30 - 22:00 Discover Deloitte & Walking dinner
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Deloitte Tax KickOff Dinner

Wednesday, 13 October 2010 08h00PM - Wednesday, 13 October 2010 10h00PM

Hotel Mercure, Leuven
Do you want to become an expert in tax compliance or tax consulting in the field of corporate tax, VAT, customs, individual tax, transfer pricing or any related tax domain? Would you like to advise international, large national or small and medium-sized companies on their tax questions? Are you interested in choosing either a local or more international career?
Come and meet our Deloitte Tax consultants on Wednesday October 13th as of 8pm in Hotel Mercure, Leuven. After a short presentation of our jobs, you will have the opportunity to learn from their experience and find out more about working at Deloitte. Please confirm your presence by sending an email to lajanssens@deloitte.com
In the meantime, we invite you to visit our website www.deloitte.com/be/careers where you can discover our tax jobs.
See you soon,
HR Recruitment Team
in collaboration VRG & ELSA
Discover Deloitte in De Valk

Monday, 19 April 2010 01h00PM - Monday, 19 April 2010 02h00PM

DV3 01.19
It always pays to take a closer look. It isn’t easy to know what to expect from your first job. But now you can see what it’s like first hand. Join us at an informal evening with Deloitte’s current first or second year employees. You’ll be able to learn from their experiences and find out more about working at our company.
Opening Ceremony ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO law

Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08h00PM - Saturday, 06 March 2010 11h00PM

Leuven, Law faculty & Province house
ELSA invites you all to the official opening ceremony of the ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law, Wednesday the 3rd of May at 19h (Zeger van Hee, Oude Valk).
From the 3rd till the 6th of May the European finale of the “ELSA Moot Court Competition on World Trade Organisation Law” takes place in Leuven. During this four days event law students from all over Europe and several WTO-experts meet each other.
During the openings ceremony special guest Prof. Dr. Frank Hoffmeister (Deputy Head of Cabinet to the Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht) will give a keynote speech on "Why WTO Law Matters: A European Perspective". The evening closes with a reception for all attendees.
On Thursday and Friday the teams compete in the Leuven Province building for a spot in the semi-finals. The competition simulates the procedure of the Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO. On Saturday the semi-finals and the grand finale takes place in the Zeger van Hee (Oude Valk). Of course everyone is always welcome at the several pleading sessions.
For more information: www.elsabelgium.be or www.elsamootcourt.org
Contact person: Jan Loosen, Head of Organisation Committee, Jan@elsabelgium.be
//www.elsabelgium.org
Discover Deloitte in Leuven

Thursday, 26 November 2009 06h00PM

Ekobar, Dekenstraat 2, Leuven
It always pays to take a closer look. It isn’t easy to know what to expect from your first job. But now you can see what it’s like first hand. Join us at an informal evening with Deloitte’s current first or second year employees, as well as more experienced people and former KUL students. You’ll be able to learn from their experiences and find out more about working at our company.
Programme
18:00 - 18:30 Welcome
18:30 - 21:00 Discover Deloitte. Enjoy good food and good company
Register via lajanssens@deloitte.com
http://www.careers.deloitte.com
Discover Deloitte

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 08h00PM

Holiday Inn, Garden Court, Leuven
Working as a Tax Consultant. Something for you?
It always pays to take a closer look. It isn’t easy to know what to expect from your first job. But now you can see what it’s like first hand.
Join us at an informal evening with Deloitte’s current first or second year employees. During a walking dinner, you’ll be able to learn from their experiences and find out more about working at our company, especially at our Tax department.
Confirm your presence before the 26th of October to Laurence Janssens (lajanssens@deloitte.com) and do bring your CV.
http://www.careers.deloitte.com
Discover Deloitte

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 06h00PM

Leuven, SportOase
It always pays to take a closer look. It isn’t easy to know what to expect from your first job. But now you can see what it’s like first hand. Join us at an informal evening with Deloitte’s current first or second year employees. You’ll be able to learn from their experiences and find out more about working at our company.
Discover ELSA - Drink

Thursday, 08 October 2009 06h00PM

Hallway Oude Valk (Law Faculty)
ELSA Leuven traditionally opens the academic year with a reception for all her members and aspiring members. This is to give everyone the opportunity to meet and greet the ELSA board in an informal way and to discover all of our activities in detail.
If you have any questions about the trips, the training and internships programme, the lawyers@work activities, then the board members will be more than happy to help you. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to become a member and receive your welcome package.
Be sure to drop by! Everyone is cordially invited!