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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.
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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. Countries in this Edition: Croatia............................................................................................................................................3 Germany ..........................................................................................................................................................6 Lithuania.........................................................................................................................................................8 Poland..........................................................................................................................................................10 Portugal......................................................................................................................................................17 Romania ........................................................................................................................................................19
Croatia
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-HR/01 STEP Employer: Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts City: Zagreb
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Croatian Chamber ofTrades and Crafts (CCTC) is an independent professional business organization of tradesmen (not a state body), founded on a base of Crafts Act, with the aim of promoting, coordinating and representing the joint interests of tradesman ship. CCTC represents tradesmen before the state and other authorities in Croatia and abroad. CCTC is a legal entity with public authorities. Membership in the CCTC is mandatory. CCTC has more than 90.000 members. Twenty County chambers and 117 Associations of Craftsmen Croatia wide are joined in the Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts. Two Departments in CCTC where the trainee would work are: Secretariat of Court of Honor and Mediation Center (two, in CCTC independent bodies for ADR) and Department for Vocational Education (with public authorities).
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Participation in the cooperation with international organisations and EU institutions; involvement with the EU Member States in the field of ADR, mediation, consumer protection and vocational education and lifelong learning. Support in the preparation of Croatian and international events, promotions and public awareness on CCTC, ADR and vocational education. 66 EUR per week (this includes all financial obligations of the trainee based on national legislation and bilateral agreements between Croatia and the country of the trainee);
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01st October 2012 09th November 2012 6 weeks Undergraduate 2 Civil Law; Civil Procedure; International Arbitration. Administrative Law; Commercial Law; Consumer Protection Law; Contract Law; European Competition Law, Regulation/ Legislation a WEU Level of ADR and mediation English Croatian
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-HR/02 STEP Employer: Office for Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities of the Government of the Republic of Croatia City: Zagreb
GENERAL INFORMATION
Office for Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities of the Government of the Republic of Croatia performs professional tasks related to the implementation of the policies of protection and promotion of human rights and the rights of national minorities in the Republic of Croatia and monitors in the Republic of Croatia and monitors their effectiveness.
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The Trainee will be a member of the officeteam executing tasks related to the Decade of Roma Inclusion, the current Presidency of Republic of Croatia for the period from 1st July 2012 until 30th June 2013. The aforementioned tasks include providing assistance in organising all sorts of events and meetings wihin the scope of the Decade. The trainee will also be involved in the projects conducted by the Office as well in the other relevant tasks wihin the Office. 200 per month 01st October 2012 31st October 2012 1 month Graduate Human Rights; Constitutional Law. English
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Germany
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/15 STEP Employer: Deutsch-Italienisches Institut fr Rechts Kulturvergleich in Europe D.I.R.E City: Dresden
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Institute focuses on legal cultural differences in Europe and the conditions for the development of a mutual European legal culture.
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The Trainee will mainly deal with administrative work, German-Italian correspondence with business partners and prospects; translating legal texts; researching Italian Law. 250 EUR per month
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INFORMATION ABOUT DRESDEN
Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony, is located within the triangle formed by the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. It is inhabited by around 500.000 people of whom 40.000 are students. You will get to know a beautiful and famous town, which during its more than 800 years of history has been serving as the residence of Saxonian kings and has been furnished with artistic and cultural splendor. Along the river Elbe, which crosses Dresden, there are numerous famous sights like the Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera or the Royal Place. Furthermore there is a number of churches to be found all over Dresden; amongst them the recently rebuild Frauenkirche, which is a symbol of Dresden and today stands for reconciliation and tolerance.
Lithuania
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-LT/01 STEP Employer: METIDA Law Firm of Reda Zaboliene City: Vilnius
GENERAL INFORMATION
METIDA Law Firm of Reda Zaboliene provides legal services for Lithuanian and foreign clients in the field of Intellectual Property, corporate, commercial, real estate, contract law and in other law spheres, represents natural and legal persons in civil casees. METIDA Law Firm is a leading law firm in the intellectual property field in Lithuania.
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Trainee will have to fullfil tasks in the area of intellectual property: - Making practice reviews; - Filling oppositions; gathering evidences; preparing argumentations; - Communicating with clients; - Working with customs (due to counterfeits etc). 1000 LT per week 01st October 2012 31st October 2012 1 month Graduate
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent:
English;
Poland
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/07 STEP Employer: Circuit Prosecutors Office in Poznan City: Poznan
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Trainee will be responsible for description of legal issues being in force in the trainee country particularly in criminal law; He/She will be also dealing with translating correspondence and documents; making contracts with the competent judicial authorities abroad; carrying out tasks entrusted by the prosecutor. Unpaid. Accommodation will be provided free of charge by ELSA Poznan.
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12th November 2012 26th November 2012 2 weeks Graduated Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure Constitutional Law; Private International Law; European Constitutional Law; European Law. English & French
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INFORMATION ABOUT POZNAN
Pozna is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznas cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be the first capital of the kingdom of Poland. Pozna is now Polands fifth largest city. It is the historical capital of the Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) region, and is currently the administrative capital of the province called Greater Poland Voivodeship. Pozna is an important centre of trade, industry, and education, and hosts regular international trade fairs. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st August 2012
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/15 STEP Employer: Sojka & Maciak Adwokaci sp.k. City: Poznan
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sojka & Maciak Attorneys at Law is one of the biggest law firms in Wielkopolska Region. Thanks to its offices in Poznan and Warsaw, provides professional and quick services in specialized law fields to clients all over the country. The law firm offers professional and prompt services in specialized areas of law. Services are rendered in English, German, French and Italian. The law firm is the unique Polish member of Alliuris Group Alliance of International Business Lawyers.
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The Trainee will be responsible for legal research, legal translations as well as drafting the documents concerning different branches of law. Trainee would also have an opportunity to participate in the international projects realized by the law firm. 200 per month 01st November 2012 30th December 2012 2 months Undergraduate Private International Law; International Taxation; Comparative Law; Securities. Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Information Technology Law; International Arbitration; Mergers and Acquisitions. Russian/Ukrainian Polish
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/16 STEP Employer: Sojka & Maciak Adwokaci sp.k. City: Poznan
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sojka & Maciak Attorneys at Law is one of the biggest law firms in Wielkopolska Region. Thanks to its offices in Poznan and Warsaw, provides professional and quick services in specialized law fields to clients all over the country. The law firm offers professional and prompt services in specialized areas of law. Services are rendered in English, German, French and Italian. The law firm is the unique Polish member of Alliuris Group Alliance of International Business Lawyers.
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The Trainee will be responsible for legal research, legal translations as well as drafting the documents concerning different branches of law. Trainee would also have an opportunity to participate in the international projects realized by the law firm. 200 per month 01st December 2012 30th January 2013 2 months Undergraduate Private International Law; International Taxation; Comparative Law; Securities. Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Information Technology Law; International Arbitration; Mergers and Acquisitions. Russian/Ukrainian Polish
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/17 STEP Employer: Sojka & Maciak Adwokaci sp.k. City: Poznan
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sojka & Maciak Attorneys at Law is one of the biggest law firms in Wielkopolska Region. Thanks to its offices in Poznan and Warsaw, provides professional and quick services in specialized law fields to clients all over the country. The law firm offers professional and prompt services in specialized areas of law. Services are rendered in English, German, French and Italian. The law firm is the unique Polish member of Alliuris Group Alliance of International Business Lawyers.
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The Trainee will be responsible for legal research, legal translations as well as drafting the documents concerning different branches of law. Trainee would also have an opportunity to participate in the international projects realized by the law firm. 200 per month 01st January 2013 28th February 2013 2 months Undergraduate Private International Law; International Taxation; Comparative Law; Securities. Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Information Technology Law; International Arbitration; Mergers and Acquisitions. Russian/Ukrainian Polish
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/22 STEP Employer: Noerr sp. z.o.o. Spiering Sp. K. City: Warsaw
GENERAL INFORMATION
Noerr is the first class European Law Firm. Our core business is excellent legal and tax advice. Together with our co-operation partners we develop sustainable solutions in law, tax, finance and management. The Warsaw office of Noerr was founded in 1992. Our Warsaw team combines local and western know-how in all practise areas and renders legal and tax advice to national and international clients.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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The trainee will be composing briefs within the correspondence with courts; analyzing legal commentaries; conducting legal researches and translations. 35 PLN per day. 01st October 2012 31st November 2012 2 months Undergraduate
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Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
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Fluent: Good:
INFORMATION ABOUT WARSAW
German English
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, which is also considered as a lively arts centre and cultural capital of the country. Numerous theatres, cinemas, dozens of museums and galleries contribute to the citys rich and high-quality cultural offerings. The national theatre, Teatr Narodowy (Great Theatre), is Warsaws 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. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st August 2012
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/23 STEP Employer: Noerr sp. z.o.o. Spiering Sp. K. City: Warsaw
GENERAL INFORMATION
Noerr is the first class European Law Firm. Our core business is excellent legal and tax advice. Together with our co-operation partners we develop sustainable solutions in law, tax, finance and management. The Warsaw office of Noerr was founded in 1992. Our Warsaw team combines local and western know-how in all practise areas and renders legal and tax advice to national and international clients.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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The trainee will be composing briefs within the correspondence with courts; analyzing legal commentaries; conducting legal researches and translations. 35 PLN per day. 01st December 2012 31st January 2013 2 months Undergraduate
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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Start Date: Preferred End Date: Duration of the Traineeship: Required Graduation Level:
LEGAL STUDIES
Fluent: Good:
INFORMATION ABOUT WARSAW
German English
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, which is also considered as a lively arts centre and cultural capital of the country. Numerous theatres, cinemas, dozens of museums and galleries contribute to the citys rich and high-quality cultural offerings. The national theatre, Teatr Narodowy (Great Theatre), is Warsaws 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. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 31st August 2012
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Portugal
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PT/03 STEP Employer: Gama Lobo Xavier, Lus Teixeira e Melo e Associados Soc. Adv. R.L. City: Guimares
GENERAL INFORMATION
GLXLTM and Associates was founded in Guimaraes (Portugal), on May the 2nd 1989nby Gama Lobo Xavier and Luis Texeira e Melo and it was then named Gama Lobo Xavier,Lus Teixeira e Melo e Associados Law firm. Its genesis embodies a long and deep professional and personal relationship between two founding members, beginning in the second half of the Seventies, which extended and depended to direct descendants and gradually, but firmly opened to new partners and associates. GLXLTM was recognized and certified by SGS ICS the quality system management under the provision of law according to NP EN ISO 9001 2008. It is one of the most successful firms in the region and one of the most respected in the country.
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The Trainee will assist the lawyers on their tasks and also assist on the administrative office tasks, like type legal minutes, study and help with the paperwork. The Trainee must keep secret of the entire information gather on his/her traineeship, according to the Portuguese Bar Association rules. 200 per month. 01st December 2012 31st December 2012 1 months Undergraduate
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International Taxation; Comparative Law; European Constitutional Law; European Competition Law; European Economic Law. English.
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INFORMATION ABOUT GUIMARAES
Guimares is a northern Portuguese city located in the district of Braga, with a population of 52 181 inhabitants. It is an historical city that had an important role in the formation of Portugal, said to be where Portugal was born, and it was settled in the 9th century. Its centre was considered as cultural Heritage of Humanity. The streets and monuments of Guimaraes have breath-taking effect on visitors. Moreover, Guimaraes was appointed as European Capital of Culture 2012; therefore during 2012 the city will host many activities and cultural programmes. It is a very lovely city with fantastic atmosphere and friendly people.
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Romania
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-RO/05 STEP Employer: Av. STOIAN RAJU ION City: Arad
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our law firm provides legal services for Romanians and foreign clients in the field of Commercial law, Contract law, Labour law and Civil law.
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The Trainee will be involved in the daily routine of the law firm and will be responsible for supporting lawyers with legal tasks, drafting documents, integrations in legal teams. 50 EUR per week.
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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent:
English
Arad is the capital city of Arad County, situated in the Criana region of western Romania. An important industrial center and transportation hub on the Mure River, Arad is also the seat of a Romanian Orthodox archbishop and features two universities, a Romanian Orthodox theological seminary, a training school for teachers and a music conservatory. The city has a population of 147,992, making it the 13th largest city in Romania. Arad is the third largest city in the western part of the country, behind Timioara and Oradea.
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Vass Lawyers is one of the most dynamic law firms on the Romanian legal market, offering its clients professional and competitive services in the fields of public procurement, public-private partnership, commercial companies, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, immigration and litigation and arbitration. Vass Lawyers won the appreciation of its competencies in the fields of public procurement and competition from the international forums. Thus, for several years, Vass Lawyers was chosen as the winner of the public procurement law firm of the year in Romania. the law firm is also recommended by guide of worlds top lawyers- global law experts- for public procurement in Romania.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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The Trainee will conduct a thorough research of european public procurement law and case law. Furthermore, the trainee will be involved in the daily work of the law firm and will be responsible for supporting lawyers with legal tasks. 300 EUR per month. 15th October 2012 16th November 2012 4 weeks. Undergraduate Civil Law; Contract Law; Administrative Law; Constitutional Law; Commercial Law; Competition Law; European Economic Law. English.
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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-RO/08 STEP Employer: SC FILDAN CONSULTING SRL City: Arad
GENERAL INFORMATION
The company has as object: consultations and demands with juridical character in all areas of law; drafting of contracts and also the negotiation of the legal contractual terms; assistance, advice, writing legal acts, certifications of the identity and consent of the contract and of the date of the signed documents and also the countersignature of the acts with legal character.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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The Trainee will be mainly drafting contracts, writing legal acts and participating in the daily routine of the office. 50 EUR per week. 03rd September 2012 03rd October 2012 4 weeks. Graduated 2
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Civil Law; Contract Law; Constitutional Law; Commercial Law; Family and Inheritance Law; Industrial & Intellectual Property Law; Human Rights; Private International Law; Property Law; European Constitutional Law; Commercial Law.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: Good:
English. Italian.
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