ELSA
ELSA (The European Law Students’ Association) is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit-making organisation run by and for students. It is comprised of students and recent graduates who are interested in academic and personal excellence in addition to their studies at their universities. ELSA offers law students a perfect platform to develop their existing skills, acquire new skills and meet fellow students and legal professionals throughout Europe.
History
ELSA was founded on May 4th 1981 in Vienna by students from Poland, Austria, Hungary and West Germany. The idea was to promote international contacts and mutual understanding among law students on both sides of the iron curtain. Now in 2011 ELSA has reached an age of 30 years. The network consists of 42 national groups spread all throughout Europe and some 300 local groups.
ELSA Newcastle
ELSA Newcastle was established in 2010. Currently, events like Model United Nations and trip to Brussels to visit European Parliament are organised annually. There is possibility in the future for exchange programs with other ELSA networks in Europe.