Thirty years ago four students came together to start what is today known as the largest law students' association worldwide. ELSA’s vision “A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity” has played a major role in all of ELSA’s activities ever since our foundation.

This vision, engaging students from all over Europe with different backgrounds to work together as a common whole for a common purpose, has often been described as “the ELSA Spirit”.

The ELSA Spirit

....builds friendships that cross boarders

....contributes to legal education

....promotes social responsibility all across Europe

....and so much, much, much more!

Ever tried to explain the famous ELSA Spirit and felt like you could talk for hours?

It is said that a picture can say more than 1000 words! The ELSA Network has given its contributions and the winners are:

First prize(top):

Andrea Konjevic, Croatia

Second prize (middle):
Gregor Wenda, Austria

Third prize (bottom):
Ruta Bernotaite, Lithuania

The 10 best pictures will be presented an exhibition at the ICM Palermo and the best three pictures will receive a Kodak Camera. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone for the inspiring pictures!