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Welcome to ELSA Germany

The world's largest independent law students' association ELSA (The European Law Students' Association) is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit-making organisation run by and for students. It comprises a membership in excess of 30.000 students and recent graduates who are interested in law and have demonstrated commitment to international issues.

Law students from Austria, Hungary, Poland and West Germany founded ELSA in 1981. Today, the local groups are located not only in those countries but at more than 220 universities throughout 40 countries all over Europe.

ELSA has through its activities and commitment within the international community gained a special status with several international institutions like the Council of Europe and the United Nations.

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ELSA meets the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
ELSA had the honour of interviewing Mr. Thomas Hammarberg (11/12/2009)  more

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