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ACADEMIC PROGRAMME30 OCTOBER 2026, 09:00 – 12:00 hours In consonance with the theme of the Conference Mr. Martijn Snoep LL.M.Chairman of the Board of theNetherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)will give a lecture on the rule of law.Independent market supervision is essential to a democratic society governed by the rule of law and to maintaining confidence in effective and fair market

We are delighted that Prof. Mr. Dr. Justin LindeboomUniversity of Groningen, Associate Professor of Law and Jean Monnet Chair will be speaking at the conferenceTHE RULE OF LAW IN CHALLENGING TIMESTitle:Safeguarding the European rule of law through national courts and litigants Throughout the European Union, the rule of law, as well as more specifically "the rule of European law", is under threat.

We are thrilled that Mrs. Nienke de Bruijn LL.M.Attorney-at-Law at The Firewall, Speaker/Podcast maker and NextGen Lawyer   will be speaking at the conferenceTHE RULE OF LAW IN CHALLENGING TIMES Title:Does the Rule of Law Stop  At the Platform Gate? The Firewall was established in September 2025 with the object of safeguarding democratic society in the European Union against the harmful influence

We are most grateful that Mr. Garth SchofieldDeputy Secretary-General and Principal Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration  will be speaking at the conferenceTHE RULE OF LAW IN CHALLENGING TIMES Title:The Role of International Organizations in the Prevention of Conflicts and Maintenance of International Peace Established in 1899 to support the peaceful settlement of disputes between c

Dear all,For those members that have not yet booked a place to stay in The Hague, please note that our hotel of preference, The Carlton Ambassador, still has rooms available at present to receive you.Book your single or double room, including breakfast, at a special promotion price, via this link:https://reservations.travelclick.com/113049?groupID=5231348Please note to select also Sunday 1 Novembe

Dear all,Please note thatMonday 31 August 2026 will be the last day on which you can register for the Annual Meeting 2026 in The Hague,at the normal fee. As of Tuesday, 1 September 2026the late fee will apply. Career starters                € 175 Δ € 200Young professionals       € 225 Δ € 250Senior professionals      € 310 Δ € 350--------------------------------------------------------- Registrati

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT  We are honoured thatPROF. DR. TUOMAS PÖYSTIfmr Chancellor of Justice of the Government of FinlandSenior Counsel, Head of Investigations, Geradin PartnersProfessor of Practice, Technology Regulation, University of Lapland   will be speaking at the conference THE RULE OF LAW IN CHALLENGING TIMES Title: Lessons learned, Proportionality and the Rule of Law in the Finnish and Euro

The ELSA Alumni Mentorship Programme Summer 2026 is Open!Applications are officially open until 7 June 2026 and this season, the mentoring universe comes with an extended application period to give even more people the chance to join 🌍✨Whether you are looking for guidance on your career journey or ready to share your experience with the next generation of professionals, the ELSA Alumni Mentorship

With great pride we can inform you that the Conference,to be held during the ELSA Alumni Annual Meeting 2026,is organised in cooperation with thePermanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)and that it will be held at the headquarters of the PCA in thePeace Palace in The HagueWe are thankful to the Permanent Court of Arbitration for their cooperation and providing the possibility to organise the Conference

From March to June 2022 ELSA alumni raised almost 10.000 euro for aid to Ukraine. In line with our goal to allocate the fundraised money with preference to humanitarian aid initiatives led by ELSA groups and ELSA Alumni in country or in surrounding countries we decided to donate respectively 5000 Euro to the following two organisations:1. Fundacja Samodzielnosc od Kuchni (Foundation Recipe for ind