Competitions (C) is the Key Area of ELSA that aims to contribute to the legal education of law students and young lawyers through academic competitions. It prepares them for professional life and gives them an understanding of legal practice.
As project managers, Competition Officers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of their competitions, including the development of essential materials, such as rules and cases, the establishment of timelines, communication with participants and judges, the management of external relations, and the effective promotion of the project.
For further information, please feel free to take a look into the section on C on the Officers' Portal. For general information about the area please read through the Competitions Transition Handbook.
One of the most distinctive features of the Competitions area is its versatility. While competitions may take many different forms and formats, they all share a number of common organisational elements that are essential for their successful implementation.
Therefore, the Competitions area covers a wide range of projects and activities: