Das Philiosophy Statement ist eine Guideline, an der sich ELSA bei allenTätigkeiten orientiert. Dies wurde auf internationaler Ebene für ELSA beschlossen und in den Statutes von ELSA International festgeschrieben.

"A just world in which there is respect for human dignity and cultural diversity"

To contribute to legal education, to foster mutual understanding and to promote social responsibility of law students and young lawyers.

To provide opportunities for law students and young lawyers to learn about other cultures and legal systems in a spirit of critical dialogue and scientific cooperation.

To assist law students and young lawyers to be internationally minded and professionally skilled.
To encourage law students and young lawyers to act for the good of society.