CLSA

Corporate Law Student Association · Leuven

CLSA
CLSA event
Nathan and Mano at Baker McKenzie
Case session at NautaDutilh
About CLSA CLSA was founded to bridge the gap between academic theory and legal practice for ambitious law students. Moving beyond traditional, one-off workshops, a select group of students will spend the academic year tackling real-world cases under the direct guidance of experienced lawyers from our partner firms. Supported by our AI partner, our members will actively integrate AI tools into their case work.
Eubelius office
Freshfields office
Baker McKenzie office
NautaDutilh office
Eubelius
Partner Firms CLSA works with four established law firms. Baker McKenzie, Freshfields, Eubelius and NautaDutilh, each guiding one case theme per semester. From the first class to the final office visit, members experience direct contact with the associates and partners.
The CLSA board at the event
The CLSA group in the garden
The CLSA group at Baker McKenzie
A Close Group Join our friendgroup, connect with like-minded students, and build valuable friendships while shaping your future!

Four law firms, one AI partner.

What our partners say

Younes Sebbarh
Younes Sebbarh Baker McKenzie Senior Corporate Finance Associate

“We presented a fictional case involving a listed biotech company with urgent financing needs and provided the students with a data room containing relevant information and precedents.

Their (challenging) task is now to draft a BCAC Board Report, an EGM Convening Notice, and an Announcement Press Release.

While universities place a lot of emphasis on legal research, legal drafting skills tend to receive less attention. With this assignment, we hope to help bridge that gap.”

Sofie Haelterman
Sofie Haelterman NautaDutilh Corporate M&A local partner

“A great opportunity to give students a closer look at how legal questions are approached in practice.”

How the programme works.

12Selected members
4Partner law firms
2Case themes
Classes Our classes ensure that our members have the right foundation to solve the case with confidence.
Casework Each semester, teams of three work independently on a case set out by our partners.
AI Every case runs on Emma Legal, an AI platform used in practice by f.e. Eubelius.
Networking Each semester closes with two office visits, followed by receptions.
Alumni Members join a network that continues after graduation.

Case themes

M&A
Capital Markets

Board

Seven students manage CLSA day to day.

Nathan Vanhoutte

Nathan Vanhoutte

President

Master of Laws

Mano Swinnen

Mano Swinnen

Vice-President

Master of Laws

Amélie Azou

Amélie Azou

Treasurer

Master of Laws

Alexander Debusschere

Alexander Debusschere

Events

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Marieke Monseré

Marieke Monseré

Recruitment

Master of Laws

Margaux Lauwers

Margaux Lauwers

PR

Master of Laws

Pauline Goossens

Pauline Goossens

International Affairs

Master of Laws

2026–2027 group

The 12 members

Selected each year through a single, competitive round.

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Arne Debruyne

Arne Debruyne

Baker McKenzie

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Ine Monfort

Ine Monfort

Baker McKenzie

Master of Laws

Julie Verbeke

Julie Verbeke

Baker McKenzie

Master of Laws

Julie Vermeire

Julie Vermeire

Baker McKenzie

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Laurence Van Hoyweghen

Laurence Van Hoyweghen

Baker McKenzie

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Stan Tolpe

Stan Tolpe

Baker McKenzie

Master of Laws

Amelie Geens

Amélie Geens

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Edouard Claerhout

Edouard Claerhout

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Ella De Vare

Ella De Varé

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Marie-Henriette Uyttendaele

Marie-Henriette Uyttendaele

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Otto Van de Perre

Otto Van de Perre

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 2nd year

Roos Thomas

Roos Thomas

NautaDutilh

Bachelor of Laws, 3rd year

Applications are closedThe 2026–2027 group has been selected.

Selection process

  • 01

    Online Screening

    Submit your CV and transcript to marieke.monsere@student.kuleuven.be.

  • 02

    Board Interview

    An interview with the board. The final twelve members are selected for the year.

Open to all ambitious students with a drive for their future. Questions about joining? Reach out to the board directly.

Contact

For candidates, partner firms, or general questions about the programme.

President

Nathan Vanhoutte

nathan.vanhoutte@student.kuleuven.be
Vice-President

Mano Swinnen

mano.swinnen@student.kuleuven.be
Treasurer

Amélie Azou

amelie.azou@student.kuleuven.be
Recruitment

Marieke Monseré

marieke.monsere@student.kuleuven.be