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February, I. Edition, 2011

ELSA STEP Newsletter

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STEP is a Student Trainee Exchange Programme that enables law students and young lawyers to gain first hand experience of the substansive and procedural law as well as the culture of another country.

The traineeships are between 2 weeks and 2 years and can take place in any law related area: law firms, courts, public institutions, universities, banks, in-house legal departments, consulting firms and internatio-nal organisations.

Each year ELSA offers traineeship opportunities all over Europe and occasionally in the other parts of the world. Before and during the traineeship, ELSA provides assistance in finding accommodation, applying for visas, when necessary, and organising social events to involve the trainee in the daily life of the local community.

In this catalogue, you will find the available traineeship opportunities. For further information about STEP check http://www.elsa.org/traineeships/howtoapply.html or contact your Local ELSA Group.

Countries in this issue:

Czech Republic..........................................................................................................................................3Germany........................................................................................................................5Italy...........................................................................................................................7Poland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Portugal......................................................................................................................14Turkey..............................................................................................................................17United States of America........................................................................................................................22

Traineeships in the Council of Europe.......................................................................................................24

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Czech Republic

STEP Employer: Achour&HajekCity: Prague

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-CZ/01

Law FirmELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA Prague

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Achour & Hajek is a Czech law firm that delivers high-end legal advice in M&A and Corporate Law, Real Estate and Construction Law, capital markets, banking and finance, litigation and arbitration. Our clients imclude both local and multinational firms active in a wide range of businesses and industries. We take care of all legal aspects of their dealings within Czech Republic.


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 30th April 2011

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks: Trainee will be responsible of revision of contacts and their drafting, researches and analyses mainly in the field of commercial, contract and M&A law: preparation for workshops and team meeting within the law firm.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:

Preferred Start Date:

Required Graduation Level:

4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English, German

1st July 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Contract Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitons

Fluent:INFORMATION ABOUT PRAGUE

Net salary: 13000 CZK per month

Prague, is situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Prague has been the political, cultural and economic center of the Czech state for more than 1,100 years. For centuries, during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. The city played role in the Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years‘ War, and in 20th-century history, both during the two World Wars and during the post-war Communist era. Prague is home to a number of famous cultu-ral attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. Since 1992, the extensive historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, making the city one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, receiving more than 4.1 million international visitors annually, as of 2009. Prague is classified as a global city.

Preferred End Date: 31st August 2011

General level: Insolvency Law, Commercial Law, Insurance Law, Securities (shares, stocks, bonds) Com-parative Law

Maximum weeks: 8

Currently studying masters programme in law is a requirement, preferably with a previous experience in a law firm.


Germany

STEP Employer: Justus Liebig University GiessenCity: Giessen

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/03

Educational InstituteELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA Giessen


From July 16 until August 13 2011, the summer will see the continuation of the joint Marquette Uni-versity, University of Wisconsin and University of Giessen Summer Program on the campus of the Uni-veristy of Giessen. Through these three law schools and their friends worldwide, the program will bring together students from all over the world to study comparative and international law for one-month session.


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 30th April 2011


Tasks: Trainee will involve and support of the pro-gram planning of the summer law school, assist for participants and lecturers and ad-ministrate the program planning.


LEGAL STUDIES

Duration of the traineeship:


Required Graduation Level:6 weeks

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st July 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Human Rights, Comparative Law

Fluent:INFORMATION ABOUT GIESSEN

Net salary: 250 € per month + Accomodation

Giessen lies in the core of Germany. It is a university town with more than 20,000 students and some 75,000 “overall” inhabitants. For there are many different ways to get in contact with these many stu-dents, it usually doesn’t last long for newcomers to feel very comfortable in Giessen! Culture ands sports can be found in and around Giessen as well: E.g. there’s the wonderful big Botanic Garden of the university, where the people of Giessen relax and enjoy themselves. Not only for sports fans there’s a top basketball club with a fantastic atmosphere. Yet it is possible to do wonderful sports on your own. Giessen is surrounded by numerous castles and beautiful towns like Wetzlar, Marburg or Friedberg. The taste of big city lights is also just a few kilometres away: Frankfurt/Main with its pulsating nightlife, the big international airport, one of the longest shopping-streets in Germany, various exhibitions on the fair area and many highlights more! The local ELSA group in Giessen exists since 1993 and currently has about 200 members. Its local board is very excited to meet you and to spend some lovely summer weeks together with you in Giessen!

Preferred End Date: 15th August 2011

General level: Administrative Law, Industrial & Intellectu-al Property law, Public International Law


Italy

STEP Employer: Giambrone Law ILPCity: Palermo

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-IT/02

Law FirmELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA Italy


Giambrone Law Office is an award-winnig Italian Law Firm with offices in Milan, Rome, Palermo and overseas offices in London, New York, Sao Paolo and Casablanca. Our clients are split almost equally between businesses, corporations and private individuals. The firm uses its four divisions – International and Italian Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate & Commercial and Private Client - to form an Italian law firm with a wide range of expertise that compliments, and actively contributes to each division.


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 28th February 2011


Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal research, drafting of documents and legal transla-tions.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum months:



3

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

April 2011

Graduate

Advanced level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Family and Inhe-ritance Law, Private International Law, Pro-perty Law, Banking Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, International Taxation

Fluent:

INFORMATION ABOUT PALERMO

Net salary: 300 € per month

Perched in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Palermo is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Palermo boasts a unique mixture of different art styles, testifying the peaceful integration between peoples from various countries, such as Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards, making it the crossroad to the Mediterranean Sea. Nowadays, Palermo is one of the most visited cities in Italy for its touristic attractions, its perfect climate and delicious food. Besides, Palermo has a tradition of university city and many students choose to study here. As a result, the Atheneum comprises various courses of study and living costs are affordable.

Preferred End Date: June 2011

General level: Consumer Protection Law. Tax Law

FrenchGood:

Maximum months: 3



GENERAL INFORMATION


Law FirmELSA Group:Organisation Type:

ELSA ItalyDESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYERGiambrone Law Office is an award-winnig Italian Law Firm with offices in Milan, Rome, Palermo and overseas offices in London, New York, Sao Paolo and Casablanca. Our clients are split almost equally between businesses, corporations and private individuals. The firm uses its four divisions – International and Italian Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate & Commercial and Private Client - to form an Italian law firm with a wide range of expertise that compliments, and actively contributes to each division.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st May 2011



LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum months:



3

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

July 2011

Graduate


Fluent:




Preferred End Date: September 2011


FrenchGood:

Maximum months: 3




GENERAL INFORMATION



ELSA ItalyDESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYERGiambrone Law Office is an award-winnig Italian Law Firm with offices in Milan, Rome, Palermo and overseas offices in London, New York, Sao Paolo and Casablanca. Our clients are split almost equally between businesses, corporations and private individuals. The firm uses its four divisions – International and Italian Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate & Commercial and Private Client - to form an Italian law firm with a wide range of expertise that compliments, and actively contributes to each division.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st August 2011



LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum months:



3

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

October 2011

Graduate


Fluent:




Preferred End Date: December 2011


FrenchGood:

Maximum months: 3



Poland

STEP Employer: Squire Sanders Swiecicki Krzesniak sp. k.City: Warsaw

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/01

Law FirmELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA Poland


The Warsaw office of Squire Sanders takes a dynamic approach to meeting clients‘ needs for creative and responsive counsel in areas having the most significant impact on business in Central and Eastern Eruope. Our Warsaw lawyers have advised large foreign investors on a number of key privatization and investment opportunities. The office combines comprehensive international experience with essential knowledge of local market practice to advise on complex transactions, financings, restructings, labor law, state aid and real estate in Poland.




Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal research and drafting of documents. Also trainee will participate at the meetings and court procee-dings.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st March 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Contract Law, Commercial Law

Fluent:

INFORMATION ABOUT WARSAW


Warsaw is also a lively arts centre; Poland‘s cultural capital. Numerous theatres, cinemas and dozens of museums and galleries contribute to the city‘s rich and high-quality cultural offerings. The national thea-tre, Teatr Narodowy (Great Theatre), is Warsaw‘s most illustrious stage for the dramatic arts. People who are visiting Warsaw should not miss Muzeum Narodowe (National Museum) and Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Warszawy (History of Warsaw Museum) in the Old Town Square. From the square it is only a few steps to the meticulously reconstructed Royal Castle. The Baroque Wilanów Palace in the southern part of the city was King John III Sobieski‘s residence. It rivals the Royal Castle for grandeur and the standard of its works of art. Other tourist highlights are Łazienki Palace and Gardens and the Old Town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Preferred End Date: 30th November 2011

Additional minimum knowledge of Polish Commercial Law, specifically Commercial Companies Code would be appreciated.

General level: Civil Law, Banking Law, Corporate Law, La-bour Law.

PolishBasic:

Maximum weeks: 4


STEP Employer: Barristers Chambers Marcinkowski/Szymanski/Trzeci-ak & PartnersCity: Lodz

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/03


ELSA LodzDESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYERSince 1992 we lead the greatest cases for insurance company having its registered office in Lodz. The law Office provide service for several large companies from the region Lodz and also from Warsaw. The members of the Law Office acted in Boards of the insurance company and the corporation noted on Stock Exchange in Warsaw, set in Polish Parliament or governed the work of National Counsel of Radio and Televission. The Law Office handles cases for individuals and economic entities, including asserting service leading negotiations the contracts, legal transformations and mergers. Our law office is a well-known company in the local market.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th June 2011


Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal research, drafting of documents through European Corporate Law.

LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



5

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

15th August 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Corporate Law

Fluent:

INFORMATION ABOUT LODZ

Net salary: Unpaid - Food/accomodation will be provi-ded.

Łódź, is the third-largest city in Poland. Located in the central part of the country, it had a population of 742,387 in December 2009. Although Łódź does not have any hills nor any large body of water, one can still get close to nature in one of the city‘s many parks, most notably Łagiewniki (the largest city park in Europe). Łódź has one of the best museums of modern art in Poland, Muzeum Sztuki on Więckowskiego Street, which displays art by all important contemporary Polish artists. There is also a branch of Muzeum Sztuki called MS2 located in the area of Łódź largest mall „Manufaktura“.

Preferred End Date: 30th September 2011

General level: Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Euro-pean Competition Law.

GermanGood:

Maximum weeks: 5



Portugal

STEP Employer: Instituto de Relaçóes InternacionaisCity: Lisbon

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PT/02

Educational InstituteELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA FDL


The Erasmus Office of the FDL (Law Faculty of the University of Lisbon) is the institute responsible for all matters related to the Life Long Learning Programme and the international relations of the faculty. It has suffered an exponentional growth for the past years, having been able to integrate the Law Faculty of Lisbon in several working groups, related to education at university level (such as the ELPIS and the Rotterdam Law Networks). It is also responsible for the increase of mobility options for the outgoing students, as well as for the increase of subjects, more serious and attractive, for incoming students, taught by foreign guest professors. Together with the ICJ (Legal Cooperation Institute) and the IDB (Brazilian Law Institute), the Erasmus Office is accountable for the internationalization of the faculty.



Tasks: The trainee will be responsible for helping with the daily tasks of the Erasmus office mainly, and of the ICJ and IDB. The trainee will focus on the translation of the legal do-cuments and other administrative tasks.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

01st April 2011

Undergraduate

INFORMATION ABOUT LISBON


Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. Throughout the years, Lisbon has been the connection point between Portugal and Europe, as well as a bridge to the rest of the world. Its strategic localisation, by the see, allies with a natural landscape of incomparable beauty. It is a cosmopolitan city that brings together old tradi-tions and the new movements of the modern culture. It suits everybody, rich as it is in history, cultural life, opportunities, entartainment, and, also, quiet. Lisbon is home to nearly 2 million inhabitants and it is a great choice for international students and young people.

Preferred End Date: 31st May 2011

General level: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law

Maximum weeks: 4


EnglishFluent:PortugueseGood:FrenchBasic:


Turkey

STEP Employer: Karakaya Law OfficeCity: Istanbul

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-TR/01

Law FirmELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA Istanbul


Karakaya Law Office provides extensive legal counseling services and submits advisory resolutions that is prepared specifically in favor of clients‘ needs by using its legal experience in a stable and creative way and via taking into account the differences between cultures. Along with these, Karakaya Law Office supplies the highest quality of legal counseling service which is given under the view of ethic and professionalism regardless of the type of the representation , size or the degree of complication of the issue, to its clients. Karakaya Law Office provides service both in English and German.


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st March 2011


Tasks: Translation of various legal documents, ma-king a legal research of comparative law, assisting attorneys, participating meetings regarding cases, researching case documents in favor of ligitation and corporate depart-ments.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st July 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Criminal Law, Human Rights

Good:

INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL

Net salary: 100 € per week

Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey and fifth largest in the world. It is also the cultural and financial ca-pital of the country. It extends in both Europe and Asia continents divided by Bosphorus. A traineeship in a law firm in Istanbul can be the most challenging experience of your life.


The students who already finalized 2nd, 3rd year are requested to apply.

General level: Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Public In-ternational Law, European Constitutional Law.

Maximum weeks: 4

Number of trainees: 2


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 1st May 2011

STEP Employer: Ozulku Attorneys At Law

GENERAL INFORMATION



Almost 20 years of dedication, experience, excellent command of corporate and commercial law, foreign trade and investment and a determined hardworking team, Özülkü Attorneys At Law is a highly reputa-ble and consulted mid-sized law firm especially by national and American, French, English and German clients.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English or German

1st July 2011

Undergraduate

General level: Legal Theory, Legal History, Civil Law, Contract Law, Family and Inheritance Law, Property Law, Corporate Law, Competition Law.

Good:INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL


Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal researchand drafting of documents. Also trainee will par-ticipate at the meetings and court proceedings.




ELSA Istanbul

City: Istanbul


Maximum weeks: 4

www.ozulku.com


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 1st July 2011

STEP Employer: Karahan Law Firm

GENERAL INFORMATION



Our broad client base would like to do business in developed countries such as the US, Canada, the U.K., and EU member countries. Our clients prefer us because they recognize our quality service and they get the close attention they deserve supported by reputable associates, always ready to help. The Ka-rahan Law Firm provides creative, solution-focused counsel that helps clients meet these challenges and achieve their objectives whenever and wherever representation is needed.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st September 2011

Graduate

General level: Industrial & Intellectual Property Law, Ban-king Law, Commercial Law, Competition Law

Good:INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL


Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal researchand drafting of documents. Also trainee will par-ticipate at the meetings and court proceedings.




ELSA Istanbul

City: Istanbul

Preferred End Date: 1st October 2011

Maximum weeks: 4



STEP Employer: Ismen Law Firm

GENERAL INFORMATION



Ismen is a leading Turkish M&A law firm. It was founded in 2004 and since then focused in all types of M&A transactions including privatizations and private equity investments. Ismen is also experienced in M&A complementary practice areas such as corporate and commercial services, real estate, capital mar-kets, TMT and competition law. In all of these areas exceptional capabilities of Ismen team members are recognized by clients and peers alike.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum weeks:



4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st April 2011

Undergraduate

General level: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Competition Law, European Competition Law.

Fluent:INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL


Tasks: Trainee will assist the editing of the English do-cuments to be delivered to the clients, handle international law related research assignements, work on the diligence reports and agreements.




ELSA Istanbul

City: Istanbul

Preferred End Date: 31st May 2011

Maximum weeks: 4


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 1st April 2011

STEP Employer: Bagatur Law Office

GENERAL INFORMATION



Bagatur provides legal service in English, German and French Languages as well as Turkish Language. Our strength lies years of experience combined with quality and efficiency of services. We always commit to maintain the highest legal standards as well as focusing on the individual needs of each client to pro-vide a time and cost-effective advice with regard to each client‘s unique needs.


LEGAL STUDIES

Duration of the traineeship:


Required Graduation Level:4 weeks

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

1st June 2011

Graduate

Advanced level: Industrial & Intellectual Property Law, Mer-gers and Acquisitions, European Competiti-on Law, Competition Law

Fluent:

INFORMATION ABOUT ISTANBUL


Tasks: The trainee shall follow the international and le-gal issues as well as legal research, reportingand presentations.




ELSA Istanbul

City: Istanbul

Preferred End Date: 31st July 2011

GermanGood:

General level: Tax Law, Contract Law, Human Rights, Ma-ritime and Transport Law, Commercial Law


USA

STEP Employer: Butzel LongCity: Detroit

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-EI/02

Law FirmELSA Group:

Organisation Type:ELSA International


We are a leading US Law Firm with over 170 lawyers and offices throughout Michigan and in strategic locations in New York, Washington DC, Mexico and China. The firm`s practice ranges from clients on the cutting edge of technology and innovation to traditional industrial and manufacturing giants. We also have special expertise with global trade and international business issues. Since our founding in 1854, we have maintained a direct focus on meeting client needs throughout the world with creativity and superlative service.


DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st March 2011


Tasks: Trainee may handle day to day activities covering client related, analytical and ad-ministrative tasks, including drafting legal documents, memorandums, research, parti-cipating in meetings, assisting with practice management tasks.


LEGAL STUDIES

Minimum months:



3

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English

10th June 2011

Undergraduate

Advanced level: Private International Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law.

Fluent:

INFORMATION ABOUT DETROIT

Net salary: $400 per month

Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Wayne County. Detroit is a major port city on the Detroit River, in the Midwest region of the United States. Many of the area‘s prominent museums are located in the historic cultural center neighborhood around Wayne State University. Det-roit is well known as a sport city and a nice place for studies.

Preferred End Date: 10th September 2011

We look forward to have an ambitious intern who meets the requirements of a large law firm, is interes-ted in international work, is high motivated and has some relevant previous experience.

General level: Civil Law, Contract Law.

Maximum months: 6

Fringe benefits: Covering the costs for US attorney prepara-tion fees and significant J programme fees also reimbursement of $200 for the visa costs.


City: Strasbourg

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIPS

TRAINEESHIPS IN THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

DO NOT MISS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR TN-CoE/01:

15th September 2011

Ist TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: JANUARY - MARCH TN-CoE/01

IInd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: APRIL - JUNE TN-CoE/02 and IIIrd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER TN-CoE/03

Application deadline:

Application deadline:

15th September

25th November

Required Graduation Level: UndergraduateNet salary: Unpaid, but the Council of Europe will

provide the reccommendation letters for each trainee for the possible grant applications.

Accommodation: The list of possible accommodation places is available on request. Special application form for these traineeships can be found at elsa.org.

POSSIBLE TRAINEESHIP DEPARTMENTS

a) Parliamentary Assemblyb) Internal Auditc) Secretariat of the Committee of Ministersd) Office of the Commissioner for Human Rightse) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights Research and Library Divisionf ) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights Case-law Information and Publications Divisiong) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights Just satisfaction Divisionh) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights Legal Divisioni) Staff Committeej) Congress of local and regional Authoritiesk) Directorate General of Democracy and Political Affairs

l) Directorate of External relations - De-partment of Relations with International Organisations and Non-Member Statesm) Directorate of External relations Protocol Departmentn) Directorate of Strategic Planningo) Directorate of Legal Advice and Public International Lawp) Directorate of Communicationq) Directorate General of Administration and Logisticsr) Directorate General of Human Rights and Legal Affairs


ELSA International

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