STEP

STEP Newsletter
June, III edition, 2010

ELSA STEP Newsletter

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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
Germany............................................................................................................................................5
Italy.................................................................................................................................................8
Poland.....................................................................................................................................................10
Spain...................................................................................................................................................13
Turkey.....................................................................................................................................................15

Additionaly in this edition:

Traineeships in the Council of Europe.....................................................................................................17

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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

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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

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 Germany

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/07

STEP Employer: VNG Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG)
City: Leipzig

GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Energy Company
ELSA Group: Leipzig

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER

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.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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

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TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-DE/10
STEP Employer: Melchers Rechtsanwalte
City: Heidelberg

GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Law Firm
ELSA Group: ELSA Heidelberg
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER
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.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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
Net salary: 400 per month

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Start Date: September 2010
Preferred End Date: December 2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduated
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

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 Italy

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-IT/02

STEP Employer: PSD Studi Legali
City: Palermo

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organisation Type: Law firm

ELSA Group: ELSA Palermo

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP

Tasks: Trainee will be working on legal researches,

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

Net salary: 250 per month

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: 01/10/2010

Preferred End Date: 31/10/2010

Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduate

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

INFORMATION ABOUT PALERMO

Perched in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Palermo is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. The city was founded by the
Phoenicians in the 8th century BC and then became the first Roman province in 254 BC. 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. 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. The Faculty of Law is one of the most famous in Italy and is an eminent centre for law
research.

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

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 Poland

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-PL/04

STEP Employer: Kancelaria Adwokacka Krzysztof Zuber
City: Wroclaw
www.zuber.wroc.pl

GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Law firm
ELSA Group: Wroclaw
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: 01/08/2010

Preferred End Date: 01/09/2010

Minimum weeks: 2
Maximum weeks: 4
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduate

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.

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

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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
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER
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.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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.
Net salary: 150 per month

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Start Date: 15/07/2010
Preferred End Date: 15/08/2010
Minimum weeks: 4
Maximum weeks: 4
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduated
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

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

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 Spain

TRAINEESHIP ID: TN-ES/05

STEP Employer: Fundecor
City: Cordoba
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation Type: Foundation
ELSA Group: Cordoba
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER
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. Fundecors activities also focus on promotion of Spanish language and culture. Fundecor has
obtained The Cordobeses of the Year prize and The Transfer of knowledge prize. It was also honoured
by the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) for its activities and dedication to the improvement of
situation in labour market.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
Tasks: The Trainees will work on international pro-
jects based on the development and diffusi-
on of Spanish culture and language among
students in the educational centres of Bul-
garia and Czech Republic. They have to pre-
pare different documents, agreements etc.
Net salary: Equal to 360 per month
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Preferred Start Date: 06/09/2010

Preferred End Date: 28/02/2011
Minimum months: 6
Required Graduation Level: Undergraduate
Number of trainees: 2
LEGAL STUDIES
General level: Contract Law, Industrial & Intellectual
Property law, Information Technology
Law, Insolvency Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent: Spanish & Bulgarian or Czech (optional)

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. More than 20 trains per day connect the
downtown area, in 54 minutes, with Mlaga Airport so cheap travels are one of the main benefits for students.
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: 6th July 2010

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 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
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPLOYER
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.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP
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.
Net salary: Equal to 400 per month

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Start Date: 01/09/2010
Preferred End Date: 30/09/2011
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
Information about the city
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

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 TRAINEESHIPS IN THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
City: Strasbourg
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIPS
Required Graduation Level:
Net salary:
Accommodation:
POSSIBLE TRAINEESHIP DEPARTMENTS
a) Parliamentary Assembly
b) Internal Audit
c) Secretariat of the Committee of Ministers
d) Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights
e) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Research and Library Division
f ) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Case-law Information and Publications Division
g) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Just satisfaction Division
h) Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Legal Division
i) Staff Committee
j) Congress of local and regional Authorities
k) Directorate General of Democracy and Political
Affairs
Ist TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: JANUARY-MARCH
Application deadline:
IInd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: APRIL-JUNE
Application deadline:
IIIrd TRAINEESHIP PERIOD: SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER
Application deadline:
DO NOT MISS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR Ist TRAINEESHIP:
15th September 2010
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Undergraduate
Unpaid, but the Council of Europe will
provide the reccommendation letters
for each trainee for the possible grant
applications.
The list of possible accommodation
places is available on www.elsa.org as
well as special application form for these
traineeships.
l) Directorate of External relations - De-
partment of Relations with International
Organisations and Non-Member States
m) Directorate of External relations
Protocol Department
n) Directorate of Strategic Planning
o) Directorate of Legal Advice and Public
International Law
p) Directorate of Communication
q) Directorate General of Administration
and Logistics
r) Directorate General of Human Rights
and Legal Affairs
15th September
15th November
15th April
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Phone: +32-2-646-2626 Fax: +32-2-646-2923
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