WELS Split on Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
ELSA Split is proud to host the the 7th edition Winter ELSA Law School Split on Humanitarian Law and Human Rights taking place from March 1 - 8 2027, bringing together law students from across Europe for an unforgettable week.
Located on Croatia’s beautiful Adriatic coast, Split is a city where ancient history, Mediterranean culture and modern student life come together. Home to the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace, the vivid Riva and the breathtaking Marjan Hill. With its mild Mediterranean climate, Split is also an ideal winter destination, offering considerably warmer and more pleasant weather than many other European destinations during the winter months. Participants can enjoy the city, its coastline and outdoor activities without the harsh cold often associated with winter.
The Academic Programme is centred around Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, The programme introduces participants to the foundations and principles of humanitarian law and explores contemporary challenges in the protection of human rights.It provides you with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of some of the most important and challenging areas of law. Through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, workshops and professional visits, participants will
However, the Winter ELSA Law School Split is about more than academics. The Social and Cultural Programme gives participants the opportunity to discover Split and its surroundings while getting to know fellow students from different countries. Activities such as a pub quiz and laser tag tournament provide the perfect opportunity to build friendships.
The programme also includes a gala dinner, bringing participants together for an evening of food, conversation and fun. To experience the natural beauty of the region, participants can also join an excursion to Krka National Park, one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural areas.
The Winter ELSA Law School Split is an experience that law students look forward to year after year. Now it’s your turn to be part of it! Join us in Split and experience a week on the warm Adriatic coast!
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ELSA Member from a non-favoured country - 405€
Member from a Partner Organisation - 500€
ELSA Alumni - 500€
Non ELSA Members - 500€
Day Trip to Krka - 40€
Two-way airport transfer - 30€
WELS Split T-shirt - 15€
WELS Split Hoodie - 30€
The Academic Programme of the Winter ELSA Law School Split 2027 will focus on Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, providing participants with the opportunity to explore the legal principles governing humanitarian action, the protection of fundamental rights and the challenges faced by vulnerable groups in society.
Throughout the week, participants will attend lectures delivered by university professors, legal practitioners and experts. The programme will cover a broad range of topics, including the foundations of humanitarian law, human rights protection, humanitarian aid in armed conflicts, fundamental rights, migration and discrimination, child protection, data protection and artificial intelligence.
Here is the draft Academic Programme of our WELS (subject to change):
- Sunday
- None (Arrivals)
- Monday
- Introduction to humanitarian law and human rights
- Lecture on ritual murders during 90’s
- Lecture on Femicide
- Tuesday
- Discrimination based on race and ethnicity
- Wednesday
- Role of UNICEF in child protection and legal protection of unaccompanied children
- Thursday
- Institutions and their role in protecting fundamental human rights
- Legal and political aspects of peaceful reintegration
- Friday
- Forming a constitution based on protection of human rights
- Judicial resolution of conflicts between fundamental rights
- Saturday
- None (NP Krka Trip – optional)
- Sunday
- None (Departures)