Activities

Easter 2013, we are going to visit The Big Apple for a third consecutive time with ELSA Leuven. In this wonderful city, which has so much to offer, we are going to visit all the hotspots: Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway, Ground Zero and so much more. You will see it all! Off course we will also pay attention to the legal aspect of New York.

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On the 28th of March, we will visit the capital of international law, The Hague. We will attend a hearing at the International Criminal Court followed by a briefing. Afterwards, we go to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia where we get an introduction to the Court and attend a short hearing. At last, there will be a guided tour in the visitor center of the Peace Palace. Before leaving back to Leuven you can enjoy some free time to explore the city centre. We recommend to bring a lunch, as we only have time for free time from 16h onwards.

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ELSA Leuven is going to London to explore the city and the judicial institutions.
We're going to visit the UK Supreme Court, the Belgian embassy and Linklaters. We will also be participating at the Lincoln's Inn Silver Tour.

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ELSA Leuven presents: reading about arbitration,

To end a dispute extra-judicial on a simple, democratic and convenient way? It is possible! Why this is useful and more importantly how to resolve a dispute in an alternative way and still positive way, Dirk De Meulemeester will explain in this reading. He has a wide range of experience as an arbiter and counsel in national and international arbitration (cepina, ICC,..).

This reading will be in Dutch

ELSA Leuven invites all of you to participate in her Essaycompetition with the subject: “The European Union receives the Nobel prize for peace: pro or contra?”. If you accept our challenge, you can win some gorgeous prizes, including Acco-vouchers and a publication in Jura Falconis. The deadline is set on the 21st of December 2013. Are you interested? Be sure to take a look at the document with the rules and guidelines here. Good luck!

On Tuesday 20th November 2012, ELSA Leuven organises in co-operation with the monitory a ‘Brussels Day’! During this trip, we offer first bachelor students the unique opportunity to take a look in several Belgian legal institutions. The visit will include a guided tour through the building and an explanation by an employee about the function and working of this institution.

This activity will be in Dutch.
It is only accessible for first bachelor students.

For the very first time ELSA Leuven is visiting the city of light! In this beautiful city we will be escorted by the board of ELSA Paris, who is very familiar with the enjoyable life of Paris. We are hoping that you will enjoy our program that includes many legal and cultural activities!

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For the very first time, ELSA Leuven will organize a legal trip to Luxemburg in partnership with ELSA Antwerp. Everyone who is interested in European law is welcome to join us on this trip.

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ELSA Leuven goes to Strasbourg: the European cradle of Human Rights, and a splendid city with lots of places worth seeing.

We visit the concentration camp Natzweiler-Struthof, the Eurocorps, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. We are invited for lunch by the Permanent Representation of Belgium. Besides these didactic activities, there will be a lot of time left to discover the wonderful city.
Ook dit jaar trekt ELSA Leuven naar Straatsburg, de Europese bakermat van de mensenrechten en een fantastische stad met heel wat bezienswaardigheden.

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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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During Easter 2012, ELSA Leuven will be visiting the wonderful city of New York. With a lot of exclusive visits, this will be the topevent of the current academic year. Some highlights are the visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Organisations, a visit to the Belgian embassy and a lunch at an international law firm. Of course there will rest a lot of time to discover this famous city. Shopping, sightseeing, resting out or partying: in the Big Apple, everything is possible!

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ELSA Leuven goes to Strasbourg: the European cradle of Human Rights, and a splendid city with lots of places worth seeing.

We visit the concentration camp Natzweiler-Struthof, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. We are invited for lunch by the Permanent Representation of Belgium. Besides these didactic activities, there will be a lot of time left to discover the wonderful city.
Ook dit jaar trekt ELSA Leuven naar Straatsburg, de Europese bakermat van de mensenrechten en een fantastische stad met heel wat bezienswaardigheden.

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In November 2011, ELSA Leuven plans a 4 days visit to the upcoming metropole of Europe: Berlin, one of the greatest cultural and political centres of the continent. Berlin is known because of its high-developed cultural life, its monumental architecture, its pioneering role in fashion and music and last but not least its extensive nightlife. However, the city is also characterized by its less proud making history, of which its remnants spontaneously insists on silence in the middle of this currently dazzling, modern and open minded city. This plurality of factors makes Berlin an asbolute “must see”.

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On this study visit to the centre of international humanitarian law, you will have a great opportunity to explore two of the most renowned institutions that fight against crimes against humanity. You can find the complete program below.

First of all, we will visit the The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) for a tour of the Tribunal premises and a presentation and Q&A about the work of the Court and recent news.
In the afternoon, we offer you the opportunity to learn more about the International Criminal Court. This visit includes a tour of the Court premises, a presentation by a representative of the Presidency and by a representative of the Office of the Prosecutor. You will also get the opportunity to attend a hearing at the ICC.

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During Easter 2011, ELSA Leuven will be visiting the wonderful city of New York. With a lot of exclusive visits, this will be the topevent of the current academic year. Some highlights are the visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Organisations, a visit to the Belgian embassy and a lunch at an international law firm. Of course there will rest a lot of time to discover this famous city. Shopping, sightseeing, resting out or partying: in the Big Apple, everything is possible!

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On this study visit to the centre of international humanitarian law, you will have a great opportunity to explore two of the most renowned institutions that fight against crimes against humanity. You can find the complete program below.

First of all, we will visit the The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) for a tour of the Tribunal premises and a presentation and Q&A about the work of the Court and recent news.
In the afternoon, we offer you the opportunity to learn more about the International Criminal Court. This visit includes a tour of the Court premises, a presentation by a representative of the Presidency and by a representative of the Office of the Prosecutor. You will also get the opportunity to attend a hearing at the ICC.

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ELSA Leuven goes to Strasbourg: the European cradle of Human Rights, and a splendid city with lots of places worth seeing.

We visit the concentration camp Natzweiler-Struthof, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. We are invited for lunch by the Permanent Representation of Belgium. Besides these didactic activities, there will be a lot of time left to discover the wonderful city.

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On the 20th of October, we will visit the headquarters of the NATO in Brussels. Without any doubt a must have seen for every law student! Application is possible for all students, starting from the 2nd bachelor year.

As there are no places available anymore, the subscription form is closed. We hope to see you on an other trip!

From Sundaymorning the 22th of November till Tuesday evening the 24th of November, ELSA Leuven goes to Strasbourg: the European cradle of Human Rights, and a splendid city with lots of places worth seeing.

We visit European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. We are invited for lunch by the Permanent Representation of Belgium. Besides these didactic activities, there will be a lot of time left to discover the wonderful city.

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From 30 April to 2 May, we'll take the Eurostar to London for a thrilling three-day programme. On Thursday, you will get an insight to London working life with a lunch at Deloitte, a visit to Cleary Gottlieb LLP and a walk through Canary Wharf (the financial district). Friday, there will be a legal walk with visits of the Inns of Court, Royal Courts of Justice, the City Hall and the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey). Friday night, some special activities will be suggested. Saturday will be a free day to follow your own preferences.

From Sunday morning the 5th of April till Sunday evening the 10th of April, ELSA Leuven goes to Geneva: the European headquarters of United Nations, and also a city with a whole range of international organisations, institutions and a fabulous old city center. All of this and membership for just €199 !!

From Sundaymorning the 16th of November till Tuesday evening the 18th of November, ELSA Leuven goes to Strasbourg: the European cradle of Human Rights, and a splendid city with lots of places worth seeing.
We visit European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. We are invited for lunch by the Permanent Representation of Belgium and we discover the city centre.

In the beginning of November we will visit the capital of international law.
We will attend a hearing at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia followed by a briefing by one of the judges. Afterwards, we will have the time to explore the city centre. There will be a guided tour in the Peace Palace, hosting the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of International Arbitration.