Facts
L., born in 1976, completed his law studies in the summer of 2010. After completing two internships at law firms, he applied for social assistance benefits at the Social Services Department Y. on November 24, 2010. The Social Welfare Office Z. rejected the request. The appeal filed against this was rejected by the Government Representative's Office and subsequently also by the Administrative Court of the Canton of Bern. L. then filed a public law appeal with the Federal Supreme Court.Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court states that the entitlement to assistance in emergencies is subject to certain conditions under the Federal and Cantonal Constitutions as well as the law. Those who are able to provide for their own livelihood by taking up a reasonable gainful employment, even outside their trained profession, are not entitled to social assistance. The Federal Supreme Court considers it reasonable for the appellant to take up such an activity to bridge the time without an internship, even if it does not correspond to his field of training.
However, the factual…