About ELSA Groningen
Vision
We envision to grow an ever closer and ever fruitful community where law students in Groningen are able to achieve their full potential professionally, personally and socially.
Where we hope to enable and provide opportunities in order to support individual and collective growth for both internal and external stakeholders of ELSA Groningen.
Commitment
We recognise the honour of being handed the trust and responsibility of our role as the Board of ELSA Groningen. Hence, we intend to be mindful and committed to the goals of ELSA, and align them with our own goals as a local chapter. We are committed to excellence by thoroughly ensuring the quality of our work. We shall see to it that ELSA Groningen displays consistency and sustainability for future boards.
Evaluation
Appreciating the contributions of our predecessors, we shall reflect and evaluate the obstacles that they had to overcome. These evaluations along with our set out goals, will act as a tool for us to continue striving for better.
Inclusivity
In our diverse and multicultural community, inclusivity will always be a shared vision of ELSA. We commit to this vision by ensuring varied opportunities that benefit a wide range of people. We hope to see differences of educational levels, backgrounds and cultures, not as boundaries but as ways to connect and grow.
The ELSA Groningen
XI Board
ELSA Groningen is a Netherlands-based local group of the world's largest law student association. Serving more than 300 Dutch and international members, we help law students better integrate into our faculty and professionally develop into future lawyers or integrate into different legal pathways.
Ralph Garabedian
Vice President in Charge of Professional Development
professionaldevelopment.groningen@nl.elsa.org
Ralph is a third year LLB International and European Law student from Armenia. His numerous experiences, such as those ranging from fellowships on the topic of EU law to volunteering experiences focused on humanitarian law has equipped him with the necessary skills to adapt to any challenge set his way and contribute to the success of ELSA and all of its valued members. Ralph has a strong ambition for international humanitarian and human rights law in which he hopes to make a positive impact in the future.
Gracie Waltono
Vice President in Charge of Competitions
mootcourts.groningen@nl.elsa.org
From global public speaking championships to national debate, Gracie Waltono is most driven by the thrill of the chase. As a dedicated 2nd-year law student in the Tech Track at the University of Groningen, she is determined to work towards a future where AI empowers human progress. Her passion lies at the intersection between law and technology, especially in pushing the boundaries of the changing legal landscape shaped by technological advancements.
