Think globally. Act locally.
The Largest Independent Law Students' Association
over 70,000 members across Europe
What you should know about us
over 70,000 members
across 44 countries and active in 375+ faculties
founded in 1981
non profit and independent

WHAT IS ELSA?
- a network for cross border exchange of young lawyers in theory and practice
- ELSA Ireland is the umbrella organisation of 4 self organised local groups.
WHAT DOES ELSA OFFER?
- international, national, and local projects
- friendships across universities and countries
- the possibility to unlock your potential
Our Vision
A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity
Our Purpose
To contribute to legal education, to foster mutual understanding and to promote social responsibility of law students and young lawyers.
Our Aims
To develop professional and student relations of an international nature in the field of Law, to prepare members for professional life in an international environment, to contribute to the exchange of scholarly experience and to stimulate mutual understanding and friendship on the principle of equality of all its members.
Getting Involved
Are you interested in becoming a member of the world’s largest
independent organisation for law students?