GvW Future Work Award 2.0

2025-03-28 Following a successful premiere in the 2024/2025 winter semester, the GvW Future Work Award is returning for a second round. Students of Leuphana Law School develop innovative concepts for the Future of Work 5.0 and sustainable legal practice, presenting their ideas to a panel of experts. Apply now to gain valuable insights and make new professional connections!

GvW Future Work Award enters its second round

In cooperation with Leuphana Law School (LLS), GvW once again invites students enrolled in the Major Rechtswissenschaft (Law Major) to take part in a challenge to develop fresh ideas for the law firm of the future.

What is the award all about?

How might legal work evolve in the years ahead?
In this ideas competition, you’ll work in small teams to explore one of two key focus areas:

  • Future of Work 5.0

  • Sustainable Law Firm

You’ll gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of everyday legal practice, sharpen your soft skills, and present your concept to a panel of experts.
This is also a great opportunity to build meaningful professional connections for your future.

Who can apply?

All Bachelor students of Rechtswissenschaften (Law) at Leuphana Law School from semester 2 onwards are eligible to apply – regardless of whether you are aiming for a legal career or planning to take the Staatsexamen (First Legal Examination).

Timeline

  • 21 April 2025 – Application deadline

  • 29 April 2025 – Kick-off event at GvW in Hamburg: Introduction to the case study and discussion of current challenges

  • From 30 April 2025 – Self-organised teamwork to develop presentation drafts

  • 13 May 2025 – Presentation coaching at GvW in Hamburg: Fine-tuning your ideas with support from coaches and professionals

  • May 2025 – Virtual dry run: Trial presentation with feedback from a GvW expert

  • 27 May 2025 – Final presentation at GvW in Hamburg, followed by a networking event: “Special Edition Future Night”

Your benefits at a glance

  • Practical experience: Learn how a modern law firm operates

  • Professional networking: Build valuable career connections

  • Develop your soft skills: Strengthen your teamwork, project and presentation abilities

  • Realise your ideas: Shape the legal workplace of tomorrow

Prizes

The winning team will receive book vouchers worth €300 each. All applicants will also have the chance to take part in an exclusive webinar on successful job applications.

How to apply

Send your CV by 21 April 2025 to: master-rechtswissenschaft@leuphana.de Please include your contact details, minor, work experience, project experience and any extracurricular engagement. You may apply as an individual or in teams of four.

Further information: www.gvw.com/future-work-award

Watch the official Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHaeY4rMlrP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Join us and help shape the future of the legal profession!