European Law and Governance School Greece

Athens is one of the most interesting European capitals, filled with juxtapositions of new and old, east and west. The ELGS is located in Athens, a student-friendly city with remarkable weather and way of life. Students of the program are granted access to attend EPLO events on key themes in European law and governance and to interact with renowned EU leaders and decision-makers. The ELGS offers students the opportunity to live and study in one of the most exciting cities in Europe, the birthplace of democracy. The lively settlement of Anavyssos, as well as the neighboring resorts of Palaea Phokaea and Saronida, offer accommodation facilities, food and drink, entertainment and amusement, shopping and various everyday provisions

The ELGS internship program serves as a bridge between the academic community of the ELGS and the EPLO system, aiming at strengthening the application of knowledge and the development of the student's skills, assisting them in their passage from the educational to the professional world. The ELGS offers a unique internship placement program through the School's cooperation with various partner organizations, such as the delegation of the EPLO to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN in New York and in Athens, the International Organization for Migration, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Academy of Transparency & Human Rights of the EPLO, and the Athens Public International Law Center (AthensPIL). Students work closely with the ELGS internship placement coordinator to ensure they make the best selection possible. Additionally, seminars, presentations, free CV evaluation and career counseling, mock interviews, and communication with successful alumni are offered.