Traineeship Experiences
Olena Tretiak, member of ELSA Ukraine, worked in Germany
''My expectations were fully satisfied. I had an aim to do some research work as well as provide consultations and draft the agreements. My supervisor provided me with the tasks I wanted to be involved in. The working environment was very well-wishing and warm.
I am very thankful to ELSA that it gives such an opportunity for students to do their traineeship in different parts of the world, gaining practical skills, as well as international experience. ELSA Leipzig did a great job.''
Kristina Balenović, Member of ELSA Croatia, worked in Slovenia
''I was really satisfied with the tasks given. My employer gave me an important role such as writing legal documents and making presentations about Legal Framework for the Information Society Development. My colleagues were the best I could get.
I am grateful to ELSA that gave me a possibility to have a priceless working experience in a foreign country. Also, to ELSA Ljubljana members who gave their best to make my stay in Ljubljana a beautiful memory as it is.''
Marit Lomundal Sæther, Member of ELSA Norway, worked in Montenegro
"For me, this job was more than I could ask for, as I got the opportunity to work on legal issues in areas of interest. The atmosphere at work was relaxed and comfortable, but at the same time I learned a lot. The staff were including and made me feel like a part of the crew from the beginning. In addition, they were eager to tell me about conditions in their country and helped me when I needed anything. I am grateful to have met, and been able to learn from, such open minded and tolerant people.
Both at work and with the ELSA-crew, I've had such good times, and I'm absolutely going back to Montenegro to visit everyone. I've met so many great people that I hope I will stay in touch with in the future.''
Lucia Pálušová, Member of ELSA Slovakia, worked in Turkey
"My boss realized that, I am already graduated, so he gave me really interesting even quite hard work. My field of my work was mainly international private law and arbitration. I was doing international agreements, comments to draft contracts, legal research, legal articles... I really liked my work, even feedbacks from partners side was really nice and regular. They also involved us to Turkish history and culture.
Everything was perfect. Thanks to ELSA Ankara we had not just nice professional experience, but also very important personal attitude was involved. We became friends, all trainees together and with ELSA Ankara members. Thank you for everything you did for us!"
METIDA Law Firm, STEP Employer from Lithuania
“Student Trainee Exchange Programme functions satisfactory. We are satisfied with a trainee and his performance. Given tasks were performed duly and in time in efficent manner. In particular, we found the trainee useful in preparation of observations for opposition and cancellation proceedings in the OHIM. Trainee`s knowledge in English was sufficent. With the willing to learn, he quickly got on track and was of a great assistance. All in all, the one month traineeship was mutually beneficial experience.“
