STEP Newsletter June 2nd Edition

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STEP Newsletter
June, II edition, 2010
ELSA STEP Newsletter
ELSA STEP Newsletter 1

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STEP is a 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 18 months 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 several traineeship opportunities all over Europe and occasionally in other parts of
the world. Before and during the traineeship, ELSA provides assistance in finding accommodation, apply-
ing 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:
Austria.......................................................................................................................................................3
Denmark ..................................................................................................................................................5
Germany.............................................................................................................................................7
Italy.................................................................................................................................................10
Poland.....................................................................................................................................................12
Slovakia...................................................................................................................................................15
Turkey.....................................................................................................................................................23
Additionaly in this edition:

Traineeships in the Council of Europe.....................................................................................................25
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Austria
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-AT/07

STEP Employer: Office of the State Government of Styria
City: Graz
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Government
ELSA Group: Graz
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
Tasks: Trainee will be working in the departement

of European Law in the Styrian Government
working on various requests dealing with Eu-
ropean Law, providing EU related informati-
on for citizens.
Net salary: 415 per month

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Start Date: 01/08/2010

Preffered End Date: 31/08/2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduated
LEGAL STUDIES
Advanced level: European Constitutional Law, European

Competition Law, European Economic
Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: German
INFORMATION ABOUT CITY
Graz is the second largest city in Austria and the capital of Styria. It has two very old Universi-
ties with roughly 22.000 students. In the middle of the city, Graz has a little mountain with the
remains of an old castle. The castle is mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds
strongest fortress, because it could never be conquered. Additionally Graz has a very beautiful old
town, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27th June 2010

Denmark
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DK/01

STEP Employer: Gorrissen Federspiel
City: rhus
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Law Firm
ELSA Group: Denmark
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER
For many years Gorrissen Federspiel has been positioned as one of the leading corporate law firms in
Denmark with strong and long standing international relations. This position is a result of consistent de-
dication to quality and understanding of our clients needs. Over the years, Gorrissen Federspiel have ac-
ted on behalf of our clients in many of Denmarks largest and most complex transactions and Gorrissen
Federspiels partners have litigated in some of the recent years most high profiled and critical law suits.
Gorrissen Federspiel has offices in the two biggest cities of Denmark, with a number of employees
close to 350.

Tasks: Trainee will be involved in the daily routine
of the law firm and will be responsible for
supporting lawyers with legal tasks, e.g. re-
searches, drafting documents, integrations
in legal teams. The trainee will work with
the legal team called German Desk, and is
therefore native German can be an asset.
Net salary: Dkr. 12.000 equal to 1600 per month
Preferred Start Date: September 2010
Preffered End Date: October 2010
Minimum weeks: 8
Maximum weeks: 8
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Conract Law, Corporate Law
Advanced level: Insolvency Law, Banking Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good: English
Fluent: German
(German native is preferred)
INFORMATION ABOUT CITY

Aarhus is Denmarks second largest city with 250,000 inhabitants. Aarhus is situated by the sea,
and has good beaches and there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature in the surrounding fo-
rests. Aarhus is a student city, with more than 40.000 students livng here. The city has a youthfull
environment and a wealth of opportunities for cultural and social experiences. During your stay
you will also have the chance to visit our capital, Copenhagen. We are looking very much foreward
to welcomming you, and make you stay here unforgettable!

Germany
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/07

STEP Employer: VNG Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG)
City: Leipzig
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Energy Company
ELSA Group: Leipzig

VNG Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG) is an international group of companies headquartered in Leipzig,
Germany, and a reliable supplier of natural gas from Norwegian, Russian and other sources to major
users and municipal distributors in Europe. VNG has been active in the natural gas sector for over 50
years. Today, VNG is Germanys third largest gas importer and ranks among Europes top ten.

Tasks: The trainee will have different tasks like
write opinions and comments or do re-
search to support the lawyers of the divi-
sion.
Net salary: from 700 up to 1000 per month
Earliest Start Date: 29/11/2010
Latest End Date: 29/01/2011
Minimum weeks: 8
Maximum weeks: 8
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduate
LEGAL STUDIES
Advanced level: Civil Law & Contract Law
General level: Legal Theory, Administrative Law, Inter-
national Arbitration, European Competi-
ton Law and Energy Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English & German
Information about the city and the hosting group
Leipzig, situated in Saxony, is with roughly 500.000 inhabitants one of the populoused cities in the east
of Germany. Our city is popular for the traid fair, Johann Sebastian Bach and of course as university town
- the university of Leipzig just celebrated its 600th anniversary. Next to the lovely and bustling town-
center you also have beautiful parks and lakes in and around the city and a nightlife consisting of many
bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs stamped by the students of the city. Naturally ELSA-Leipzig is looking
forward to welcome you here!
DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12th July 2010

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/10
STEP Employer: Melchers Rechtsanwalte
City: Heidelberg
GENERAL INFORMATION
ELSA Group: ELSA Heidelberg
MELCHERS is a law firm which provides legal services for middle-class companies in the field of natio-
nal and international business law. This includes not only fields like corporate law, trade law, employment
law, real estate and building law but also public business law and law relating to economic offenses.
Tasks: Trainee will be responsible to study some files,
observe and accompany lawyers in preparing
contract work and litigation. Trainee will have
opportunity to visit court proceedings and see
parts of the organization of the law firm
Preferred Start Date: September 2010
Preferred End Date: December 2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Legal Theory
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Basic: English & German
Information about the city and the hosting group:
Heidelberg with its 145,000 inhabitants is situated in Baden-Wurttemberg and lies on the river Neckar. The for-
mer residence of the electoral palatine is famous for the ruins of the Heidelberg Castle that are among the most
important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. The historic center of Heidelberg and Germany`s oldest uni-
versity, the Ruprecht Karls University, attract tourists and scientists from all over the world. Besides, Heidelberg
also offers theaters, museums and an exciting nightlife. ELSA- Heidelberg is looking forward to welcoming you
and making your stay as comfortable as possible.
DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th July 2010

Italy
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-IT/02

STEP Employer: PSD Studi Legali
City: Palermo
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Law firm

ELSA Group: ELSA Palermo
Tasks: Trainee will be working on legal researches,

preparation of the legal opinions, legal let-
ters and court hearings.


Preferred End Date: 31/10/2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Civil Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law,
Consumer Protection Law, Contract Law,
Private International Law, Civil Procedure,
Banking Law, Commercial Law, Corporate
Law, Securities, International Arbitration,
International Taxation, Comparative Law,
European Constitutioanal Law, European
Competition Law and Europan Economic
Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good: English
DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27 June 2010

Poland
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/04

STEP Employer: Kancelaria Adwokacka Krzysztof Zuber
City: Wroclaw
www.zuber.wroc.pl
GENERAL INFORMATION
ELSA Group: Wroclaw
Tasks: Trainee will be preparing files and materi-
als for cases. Trainee will be able to share
information about the legal system of the
country trainee is coming from.
Net salary: Equal to 60 per week


Minimum weeks: 2
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Civil Law, Criminal Law, Industrial and

Intellectual Property Law, Property Law,
Civil Procedure
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English
Basic: German, French (optionally)
Information about city:
Wrocaw is the chief city of the historical region of Silesia in south-western Poland, situated on the Ri-
ver Oder. Over the centuries the city has been part of Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia and Germany.
Wrocaw is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. According to official population figures for June
2009, its population is 632,240, making it the fourth largest city in Poland. Wroclaw University is 4th
largest university in Poland and it is famos as student city. Wroclaw is mixture of different cultural and
historical influences, making it beautiful place to live and enjoy. Music festivals, theaters, and amazing
sights are one of the simbols of this city. It is also one of the warmest cities during summer in Poland.

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/03
STEP Employer: Zaklady Remontowe Energetyki Katowice S.A
City: Katowice
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Stock Corporation
ELSA Group: ELSA Katowice
As a professional contractor the company offers complex services: turnkey projects, assembly, AKPiA
installations, start up and commissioning of the plant. The scope of offered services covers: overhauls,
modernizations, installations and service of high pressure power boilers and auxiliaries, steam, gas and
water turbines with EHR Woodward, turbo compressors and blowers, overhead cranes and cranes, I&C
systems. The fundamental field of companys activity is diagnostics of power plants and their equipment.
Our experienced team, conduct research of boilers, pipelines, fittings, and their elements.
Tasks: Trainee will be responsible for legal research,
preparation of the agreements, legal docu-
ments, summaries, cooperation with interna-
tional partners, attending meetings, helping
with presentations and comparative analysis
of legislation.
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
Advanced level: Civil prosedure Law, Contract Law, Com-
mercial Corporate Law, Labour Law
General level: Tax Law, International Arbitration, Internati-
onal Taxation, Mergers and Acquisitions,
European Economic Law
Knowledge of the Common Law and in General UK Law is an asset.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Basic: English

Slovakia
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-SK/01

STEP Employer: DT Legal, s.r.o.
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION

ELSA Group: Bratislava
Tasks: Trainee will be cooperating with lawyers, ad-
ministrative bodies and public institutions.
Besides that trainee will be in correspon-
dence with clients, preparing newsletters,
and updating webpage in German/English
and therefore native German/English spea-
king applicants are preferred.
Net salary: Equal to 300 per month
Preferred Start Date: July 2010

Preferred End Date: August 2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
Advanced level: Legal Theory, Civil Law, Contract Law

General level: Property Law, Commercial Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English & German
INFORMATION ABOUT BRATISLAVA

Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic and, with a population of about 429,000, also the countrys largest
city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bratislava is the political, cultural,
and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of
the government. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and
educational institutions. Many of Slovakias large businesses and financial institutions are also headquartered the-
re. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, a part of the larger Habsburg Monarchy territories from
1536 to 1783 and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian, and German historical figures.

STEP Employer: DLMU
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tasks: Trainee will be introduced into the work of
a Slovak attorney at law and will be able to
give general assistance to the lawyers.
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Private Internati-

onal Law, Civil Procedure
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English
Good: German
Information about the city

STEP Employer: Futej & Partners
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tasks: Trainee will be able to give general assis-
tance to the lawyers in every day office
work.
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Private International Law, European Con-

stitutional Law
Advanced level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Mergers and Ac-
quisition
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English


STEP Employer: Kralik & Partners
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tasks: Trainee will be introduced into the work
of a Slovak attorney at law and will be able
to give general assistance to the lawyers in
the field of legal research in a friendly at-
mosphere.
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
Not specified
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English
Native English is an asset.

STEP Employer: Valko & Partners
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Civil Procedu-

re, Constitutional Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English

STEP Employer: Natlacen Walderdorff Cancola
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Civil Procedu-

re, Constitutional Law
Advanced level: Commercial Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: German
Good: English

STEP Employer: ULC Carnogursky s.r.o.
City: Bratislava
GENERAL INFORMATION
The ULC Carnogurski law firm ranks among the most dynamic and reputable firms in Slovak Republic. It was founded in
February 2000 and has been expanding constantly ever since. Besides Bratislava, ULC Carnogurksy has office in Brescia, Ita-
ly since 2004 and Kyiv, Ukraine since 2008. Since its establishment we have been providing cemprehensive legal services to
major foreign investors enetering the Slovak market as well as to Slovak clients in all business areas. We provide legal service
in all fields of Slovak and European law in Slovak, English, French, German, Italian and Russian. The ULC Carnogursky
law firm is the General Partner of ELSA BVSP.

Tasks: Trainee will be introduced into the work of a
Slovak attorney at law and will be able to give
general assistance to the lawyers. Trainee will
be mainly focused on legal research.

Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Contract Law, Insolvency Law, Com-

mercial Law, Corporate Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English & German or Italian
Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic and, with a population of about 429,000, also the countrys largest city.
Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic
centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of the government. It is
home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many
of Slovakias large businesses and financial institutions are also headquartered there. The city was the capital of the Kingdom
of Hungary, a part of the larger Habsburg Monarchy territories from 1536 to 1783 and has been home to many Slovak,
Hungarian, and German historical figures.

Turkey
TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-TR/15

STEP Employer: ACTECON Competition
and Regulation Consultancy
City: Istanbul
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Competition Law and Economics Consul-
tancy
ELSA Group: Istanbul
ACTECON is a boutique solution house assisting firms and industries in their business matters. Our
comprehensive industry expertise amplifies the value of our procedural experience in all aspects of com-
petition law, market regulation, M&A, and international trade disputes.

Tasks: Trainee will analyse of EU Commissions
and NCAs decisions and report of recent
developments in competition law and
economics, especially in Mergers & Acquisi-
tions practice.
Minimum months: 12
Maximum months: 12
Required Graduation Level: Graduate
LEGAL STUDIES
Advanced level: Competition Law, Mergers and Acquisi-
tions, European Competition Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: English
Istanbul is the European Capital of culture 2010 and also the largest city of Turkey and fifth largest in
the world. It is also the cultural and financial capital 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.
DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12th of July 2010

TRAINEESHIPS IN THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
City: Strasbourg
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIPS

Net 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 www.elsa.org as
well as special application form for these
traineeships.
POSSIBLE TRAINEESHIP DEPARTMENTS
a) Parliamentary Assembly l) Directorate of External relations - De-

b) Internal Audit partment of Relations with International
c) Secretariat of the Committee of Ministers Organisations and Non-Member States
d) Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights m) Directorate of External relations
e) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights Protocol Department
Research and Library Division n) Directorate of Strategic Planning
f ) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
o) Directorate of Legal Advice and Public
Case-law Information and Publications Division
International Law
g) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Just satisfaction Division p) Directorate of Communication
h) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights q) Directorate General of Administration
Legal Division and Logistics
i) Staff Committee r) Directorate General of Human Rights
j) Congress of local and regional Authorities and Legal Affairs
k) Directorate General of Democracy and Political
Affairs
Ist TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: JANUARY-MARCH

Application deadline: 15th September
IInd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: APRIL-JUNE

Application deadline: 15th November
IIIrd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER
Application deadline: 15th April
DO NOT MISS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR Ist TRAINEESHIP:

15th September 2010
ELSA International
239, Boulevard Gnral Jacques
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32-2-646-2626 Fax: +32-2-646-2923
E-mail: elsa@elsa.org Website: www.elsa.org

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Additionaly in this edition:

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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-AT/07

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks: Trainee will be working in the departement

ELSA STEP Newsletter 3

Preferred Start Date: 01/08/2010

Advanced level: European Constitutional Law, European

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27th June 2010

4 ELSA STEP newsletter

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DK/01

ELSA STEP Newsletter 5

Net salary: Dkr. 12.000 equal to 1600 per month

INFORMATION ABOUT CITY

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13th June 2010

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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/07

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

ELSA STEP Newsletter 7

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12th July 2010

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DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 15th July 2010

ELSA STEP Newsletter 9

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-IT/02

Organisation Type: Law firm

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks: Trainee will be working on legal researches,

Net salary: 250 per month

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Preferred Start Date: 01/10/2010

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27 June 2010

ELSA STEP Newsletter 11

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/04

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Preferred Start Date: 01/08/2010

General level: Civil Law, Criminal Law, Industrial and

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27th June 2010

ELSA STEP Newsletter 13

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 24th June 2010

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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-SK/01

Organisation Type: Law Firm

Preferred Start Date: July 2010

Required Graduation Level: Undergraduate

Advanced level: Legal Theory, Civil Law, Contract Law

Fluent: English & German

INFORMATION ABOUT BRATISLAVA

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13th June 2010

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Net salary: Equal to 300 per month

General level: Civil Law, Contract Law, Private Internati-

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13th June 2010

ELSA STEP Newsletter 17

General level: Private International Law, European Con-

Information about the city

DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY: 13th June 2010

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