STEP STEP Newsletter

February, IV Edition, 2012

ELSA STEP Newsletter

ELSA STEP Newsletter

Partner of ELSA International

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.
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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 international 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 and guidelines to how to fill in the application form, check http://www.elsa.org/traineeships/howtoapply.html or contact your Local ELSA Group. Do not forget, the applications sent directly to the employers will not be taken into consideration.

Germany ..........................................................................................................................................................3 Ireland.........................................................................................................................................................5 Serbia.........................................................................................................................................................7 Spain.........................................................................................................................................................9 Portugal....................................................................................................................................................11

Additionally in thie Edition:

TRAINEESHIPS IN BUTZEL LONG ................................................................................................13 Pay Attention! There are two traineeships in USA in Detroit (Butzel Long) in this Edition with the same application deadlines, but different starting and ending dates of actual traineeships.

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Germany

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/05 STEP Employer: Knig & Strsser GbR Rechtsanwlte City: Mnster

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Law Firm ELSA Germany

The Multiregional Law firm Knig, Strsser an Partners (KS & P) was established in 1982 by solicitors Hans-Georg Knig and Christoph Strsser (now MP) in Mnster/Westfalia. Meanwhile there are other offices in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Berlin. Altogether 9 Lawyer work within KS & P. We actively participate in advisory, contractual and forensic roles in many of them German foreign activities, in particular with respect to Turkey. KS & P is a specialized Firm primarily for middle range cases in labour law, Health care and corporate law. We are as well active for the small commune or also public bodies.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

The Trainee will be mainly responsible to accompany court sessions, research the specific literature and prepare texts for the homepage. The Trainee will also conduct various tasks related to the law firm. 250-300 per month 01st May 2012 30th June 2012 2 months Undergraduate Civil Law; Competition Law; Health Care Law Tax Law; Commercial Law; Labour Law.

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

Advanced level: General level:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent: Good:
INFORMATION ABOUT MNSTER

German English

Mnster is a city which is simply made for students! A quarter of its population of 280.000 people are students and obviously they influence daily life immensely in this genuine student town. Mnster has a quaint historical center with numerous old buildings, small passage-ways and cozy cafs. Since Mnster was always a predominantly catholic town, it has many old churches which are open for visitors and often host concerts. But the fascinating thing about Mnster is the combination of this historical and cultural background and the young and dynamic spirit of its university. The university of Mnster is the third-largest in Germany and especially famous for its law faculty which consists of 6000 law students. The law faculty is right in the center of town, as it is the castle which is used for lectures and administration. Most students dont use buses or cars, but go by bike, earning Mnster the distinction of being Germanys biking-capitol. Also, major cities such as Dsseldorf, Cologne and Bremen are close by. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th March 2012

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Ireland

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-IE/01 STEP Employer: Arthur Cox City: Dublin

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Law Firm ELSA Ireland

Arthur Cox is an award winning all-Ireland law firm, with full service offices in Dublin and Belfast. The firm also has offices in London and New York. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. Our reputation is based on proven professional skills, a through understanding of client requirements, sound judgment and a practical approach to resolving commercial problems. Our track record speaks for itself.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

Our internship programme gives real sense of what it is like to work as a solicitor in a leading corporate law firm. STEP trainee will be introduced to the work of the firm and will work as an involved member of the team on projects, cases, deals. The work will depend on business needs from time to time and on the commitment of the trainee. 350 per week 18th June 2012 29th June 2012 2 weeks Undergraduate

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

General level:

Tax Law; Administrative Law; Contract Law; Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Banking Law, Corporate Law

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent:
INFORMATION ABOUT DUBLIN

English

Dublin is a vibrant and exciting city, steeped in history, yet modern and at the heart of both the European and global business world. As a place to spend time completing a legal internship during summer months, Dublin is hard to beat. Lawyers in Dublin are involved in all aspects of Irish and global business affairs, and so your internship could see you involved in transactions that will be front-page news, cross-Atlantic mergers, or in considering European competition law. During your time off there is so much to do in this UNESCO City of Literature. Explore the 1750 acres of Phoenix Park, sample a pint in the Guinness Brewery, or take in a play in the famous Abbey Theatre.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 20th March 2012

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Serbia

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-SR/01 STEP Employer: Cvjeticanin City: Belgrade

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Law Firm ELSA Serbia

Cvjeticanin is a Law Firm in belgrade, Serbia. Organisation of the law firm consists of two attorneys at law and one lawyer. Practice Areas: Company law, litigation/mediation, arbitration procedures/sport arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, civil law and labour law.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

The Trainee will be working on domestic and international Commercial Law contracts, establishment of companies, relations with insurance companies. The trainee will have also chance to deal with Civil law procedure in general and Criminal law procedure. Unpaid. Accommodation and food will be provided free of charge by ELSA Belgrade.

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

16th April 2012 30th April 2012 2 weeks Undergraduate Contract Law; Commercial Law Civil Law; Constitutional Law; Criminal Law; Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Property Law. Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian (optional) English

Advanced level: General level:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent: Good:
INFORMATION ABOUT BELGRADE

Belgrade is the capital and the largest city of Serbia, with a population of more than 1,6 million. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Its name in English translates to White city. This ancient city dates back to 4 B.C. and carries with it all the rich culture a city of that age would hold. Belgrade is one of Europes oldest cities, with a recorded history spanning some 7,000 turbulent years. Belgrades present image consists of Old Belgrade and the Zemun district, with New Belgrade between them, plus greenery and the confluence of important rivers. The citys charm is based on a mixture of styles in urbanism and architecture - a combination of various approaches to city planning and the careful management of relationships between old and new structures. Belgrade has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife, and many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th March 2012
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Spain

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-ES/01 STEP Employer: FUNDECOR City: Crdoba

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Foundation ELSA Spain

Fundecor is the Spanish foundation collaborating with the University of Cordoba. The foundation was established in order to provide students and graduates with assistance in their integration into the world of work. Fundecor` s activities also focus on promotion of Spanish language and culture. Fundecor has obtained the Cordobeses del Ao and the Transfer of Knowledge (I+D+I) prize. It was also honoured by the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) for its activities and dedication to the improvement of the situation in labour market.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

The trainee will work in FUNDECOR four days a week, helping in the tasks the organization does, such as negotiating deals with companies to give traineeships to recently graduated students, counseling for the creation of new companies, and organizing courses in Eastern Europe (where he/she will intervene in the whole process, including negotiating contracts the organization requires). Also, the trainee will some weeks work a day for the NG/LG of ELSA, in matters concerning sponsorships and IR. 360 per month 2nd April 2012 2nd April 2013 1 year Undergraduate

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

General level:
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Civil Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Labour Law Turkish Spanish

Fluent: Fluent/Good:
INFORMATION ABOUT CORDOBA

Crdoba is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Crdoba. An Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it was a capital of an Islamic caliphate and one of the largest cities in the world. Today a moderately-sized modern city, the old town contains many impressive architectural reminders of when Qurtuba, the thriving capital of the Caliphate of Crdoba, governed almost all of the Iberian peninsula. It has been estimated that in the latter half of the tenth century Crdoba, with up to 500,000 inhabitants, was then the most populated city in Europe and, perhaps, in the world. The city is connected by high speed trains to the main Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Mlaga and Zaragoza. Cordoba is great place to live and give so many diferent opportunity, you will for sure love it. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11th March 2012

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Portugal

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PT/04 STEP Employer: Instituto de Relaes Internacionais City: Lisbon

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Educational Institute ELSA Portugal

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.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

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 documents and other administrative tasks. 200 per month 1st May 2012 31st May 2012 1 Month Undergraduate

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

General level:
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Constitutional Law, Administrative Law

Fluent: Good: Basic:

INFORMATION ABOUT LISBON

English Portuguese French

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 traditions 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.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st March 2012

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USA

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-EI/05 STEP Employer: Butzel Long City: Detroit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Law Firm ELSA International

We are leading US Law Firm with over 170 lawyers and offices throughout Michigan and in strategic locations in New York, Washington DC, Meexico and China. The Firms 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 bussiness issues. Since our foundation in 1854, we have maintained a direct focus on meeting clients needs throughout the world with creativity and superlative service.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

The Trainee may handle day to day activities covering client related, analytical and administrative tasks, including drafting legal documents, memorandums, research, participating in meetings, assisting with practice management tasks.

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

400 USD per month

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

1st September 2012 31st December 2012 4 months Undergraduate

Advanced level: General level:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Private International Law; Commercial Law; Corporate Law. Civil Law; Contract Law. English

Fluent:
INFORMATION ABOUT DETROIT

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 areas prominent museums are located in the historic cultural center neighborhood around Wayne State University. Detroit is well known as a sport city and a nice place for studies.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th March 2012

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USA

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-EI/06 STEP Employer: Butzel Long City: Detroit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: ELSA Group:

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

Law Firm ELSA International

We are leading US Law Firm with over 170 lawyers and offices throughout Michigan and in strategic locations in New York, Washington DC, Meexico and China. The Firms 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 bussiness issues. Since our foundation in 1854, we have maintained a direct focus on meeting clients needs throughout the world with creativity and superlative service.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks:

The Trainee may handle day to day activities covering client related, analytical and administrative tasks, including drafting legal documents, memorandums, research, participating in meetings, assisting with practice management tasks.

Net salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

400 USD per month

Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES

1st January 2013 30th April 2013 4 months Undergraduate

Advanced level: General level:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Private International Law; Commercial Law; Corporate Law. Civil Law; Contract Law. English

Fluent:
INFORMATION ABOUT DETROIT

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 areas prominent museums are located in the historic cultural center neighborhood around Wayne State University. Detroit is well known as a sport city and a nice place for studies.

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th March 2012

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