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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the ICM?
Q: I came across an abbreviation / term I don't know, what does it mean?
Q: When does the ICM in Nuremberg take place?
Q: What does the OC provide?
Q: What does the youth hostel provide?
Q: What do I have to bring with me?
Q: How is transport arranged?
Q: How should I prepare myself?
Q: What else is there to know?
General Questions
Q: What is the ICM?
A: It is the International Council Meeting of ELSA (The
European Law Students' Association). It is held twice a year in different
cities throughout Europe. In this event all ELSA National Groups gather to work
together for the future of the Association. In October 2008 it takes place in
Nuremberg, Germany.
Q: I came across an abbreviation / term I don't know, what
does it mean?
A: Here it is a small collection:
AA WS
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Academic Activities workshop (Vice Presidents AA)
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agenda
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the program for the whole ICM is set up well in advance and is
presented in the agenda
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BEE WS
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Board Management, External Relations and Expansion workshop (Presidents)
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delegation
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each NG can send 9 people to participate as its delegates in the ICM
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DB
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Decision Book: The Compilation of all decisions taken by the Council (and
still in force)
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ELSA
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European Law Students' Association
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ELS
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ELSA Lawyer Society: the international alumni association of ELSA
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EAD
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ELSA Alumni Deutschland: the ELSA alumni association in Germany
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FM WS
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Financial Management workshop (Treasurers)
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HoD
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Head Of Delegation: the person responsible for administrative matters
regarding his delegation who is also the main contact person for his delegates
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HRDC
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Human Resources Development Concept
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IAAM
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International AA Meeting
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IB
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International Board: the board of ELSA International
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ICM
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International Council Meeting
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IM WS
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Internal Management workshop (Secretaries General)
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ISM
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International STEP Meeting
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IPM
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International Presidents' Meeting
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LG
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Local Group: ELSA groups in the various cities / at the various law
faculties, at the moment there are around 200
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MAR WS
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Marketing workshop (Vice Presidents Marketing)
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NB
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National Board: the board of a NG
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NG
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National Group: ELSA groups in the various countries, at the moment there
are 35 (including observer groups)
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OC
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Organising Committee: the group of people who prepare the week for you in order
for you to have a great ICM. Also the people who you can ask during the ICM if
you need anything or have a problem.
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OYOP
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One Year Operational Plan: plan set up by ELSA International
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reporting time
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time provided for the delegates to meet with their delegations
and inform them about discussions held and decisions taken in the workshops
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SC WS
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Seminars and Conferences workshop (Vice Presidents S&C)
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SIM
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SecGens' International Meeting
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SSO
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Statutes and Standing Orders
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STEP WS
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Student Exchange Programme workshop (Vice Presidents STEP)
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TYTP
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Two Year Tactical Plan: plan set up by ELSA International in the past
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WM
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Working Materials: Presentation of the topics that the workshops will deal
with, including proposals, comments, input papers
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WS
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short for 'workshop'
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You can find other (not ICM-related) abbreviations in the ELSAwiki.
Questions regarding the ICM Nuremberg
Q: When does the ICM in Nuremberg take place?
A: October 26th - November 2nd, 2008
Q: What does the OC provide?
A:
water and soft-drinks to buy low priced
breakfast and two warm dishes each day (included in the participation fee)
starting with lunch on October 26th until breakfast on November 2nd, if you
booked extra nights the fees include bed&breakfast
internet access (of course for free), bring your own laptop
Q: What does the youth hostel provide?
A: rooms :-) with bedclothes, meals, showers
Q: What do I have to bring with me?
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towels
costumes for Halloween party
ELSA spirit(s)
for the workshops: WM, DB, SSO
Q: How is transport arranged?
A:
ELSA people will be welcoming you at Munich Airport (MUC) and Nuremberg Airport
(NUE) on 25th and 26th October. If you will arrive on other days you can find
on the website a list of train connections to Nuremberg.
Shuttle transport for the participants is arranged only from Nuremberg airport
(NUE).
In Nuremberg your luggage will be taken from the main station to the youth
hostel for free. The youth hostel is in walking distance of the station.
Q: How should I prepare?
A: For workshops: read the WM, especially the part for the workshop you are
going to attend, print the DB, SSO, take your activity report with you.
For the plenary: take with you the WM, DB, SSO
Q: What else is there to know?
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