ELSA Mannheim
Description
Mannheim is located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Neckar in the north-western corner of Baden-Württemberg. Mannheim is unusual among German cities in that its streets and avenues are laid out in a grid pattern, leading to its nickname "die Quadratestadt" ("The City of Squares"). The eighteenth-century Mannheim Palace, former home of the Prince-elector of the Palatinate, now houses the University of Mannheim. Mannheim is known for its exceptional inventive power and was ranked 11th among the Top 15 of the most inventive cities worldwide. The New Economy Magazine elected Mannheim under the 20 cities that best represent the world of tomorrow emphasizing Mannheim's positive economic and innovative environment.City, Country
Mannheim, Germany Methods of getting from the airport(s)/train-station to the City Centre/Hotel
Mannheim is an important railway hub. The central station is located close to the city centre and in walking distance to the university and the youth hostel. The international airport of Frankfurt is only 30 minutes away by train. Other close airports well connected to Mannheim are Frankfurt Hahn, Karlsruhe-Baden Baden and Stuttgart.Ideal length of Visit
We suggest to stay between 4 and 7 days.List of law-firms/firms/Institutions that the groups could visit
Mannheim is home of several law firms such as SZA Schilling Zutt Anschütz, Rittershaus, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. Other local firms are EY, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG and MLP. Furthermore, there is BASF, SAP, Daimler, John Deere, Caterpillar, ABB, Fuchs Petrolub, IBM, Roche, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever and Siemens in the area. Apart from that, there is the administrative court of justice located directly in Mannheim.Draft Academic Programme
Besides a visit or workshop at one or several of the firms above, possible academically programme points are lectures and workshops at the university.
Contact information
vpsc@elsa-mannheim.deInfo
