Applications to EJTN-CEPOL joint exchanges now open: deadline 17 February 2025

The EJTN-CEPOL joint Exchange Programme offers practical training, fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices between EU judicial institutions and law enforcement agencies. This programme allows justice professionals and law enforcement officials to visit one another’s workplace to share and contrast experiences, working approaches and investigative techniques in several important areas.

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AIAKOS & THEMIS: calls for applications launched

The European Judicial Training Network has opened the call for application for its initial training activities: the AIAKOS Programme and the THEMIS Competition. These flagship initiatives provide unparallel learning opportunities and experiences for aspiring judges and prosecutors, thus fostering European judicial cooperation, networking and professional growth. 

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EJTN at 25: Contributing to a strong Europe of Justice

In 2025, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) celebrates a key milestone: a quarter of a century of contributing to a strong Europe of Justice through delivering judicial training excellence, empowering the future generations of justice, fostering cross-border collaboration across Europe and championing judicial independence. 

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EJTN and the HELP Programme launch a crash course on the judicial accountability in the digital era

The European Judicial Training Network in partnership with the Council of Europe’s HELP Programme launched on 17-18 December a free online resource titled ‘Judges Upholding the Rule of Law Crash Course’. This comprehensive training programme is available at the HELP e-learning platform aimed at judges, prosecutors, court staff, trainers, legal professionals and anyone interested in learning about this topic.

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Key publications launched by EJTN in 2024 – and more to come in 2025

During 2024, the European Judicial Training Network published several important publications that serve as valuable resources to Europe’s Judges, Prosecutors and Court Staff. The 2024 THEMIS Annual Journal will be published during the first quarter of 2025.

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EJTN’s 2024 in review

2024 was a key year for the European Judicial Training Network, with several innovative activities taking place and new projects launched. 

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Team Romania crowned Champions of the 2024 THEMIS Grand Final

The 2024 THEMIS Competition concluded on a high note on 3-6 December at the Italian School of Magistracy (SSM) in Naples, Italy, where the prestigious Grand Final took place. Team Romania won the first place with an exemplary performance that included a meticulously structured written report addressing complex legal issues with references to key case-law from European courts. 

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The 2025 EJTN Catalogue of Training Activities is here

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 EJTN Catalogue of Training Activities is now available!  For 25 years, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) has proudly supported the professional development of European justice practitioners by providing high-quality training tailored to meet their evolving needs.   

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The third Judges@Europe Forum explores key themes of freedom of expression and judicial impartiality in the digital age

The third edition of the prestigious Judges@Europe Forum took place on 18-21 November in Syracuse, Italy, hosted by The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights. This unique forum, which provides judges from EU Member State a confidential space to share their insights and challenges, brought together nearly 60 judges to discuss judicial impartiality. 

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The AIAKOS Programme brings together over 1300 Judicial trainees across Europe

This year, more than 1300 future judges and prosecutors from 24 European countries took part in the AIAKOS Programme. The programme  offers a unique exchange platform for future and early-career judges and prosecutors to learn and exchange views about different national judicial systems.  

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UNESCO hosts a key webinar on AI in the Courts in partnership with EJTN

On 21 November, the European Judicial Training Network contributed to a webinar – organised by UNESCO and other esteemed organisations – titled “AI in the Courts: Exploring Practical Applications and Transformative Use Cases in the Judicial System.” The event brought together over 1,200 participants from around the world, including legal professionals, academics and policy-makers to explore how Artificial Intelligence can revolutionise judicial processes by enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the legal system.

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Winners of the 2023 THEMIS Competition visit the Court of Justice of the European Union

The winners of the 2023 THEMIS Competition had the opportunity to visit the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) from 11 to 15 November. For the first two days of their study visit, the THEMIS teams joined another group of participants following an EJTN study visit at the CJEU. This gave the teams the opportunity to meet with other European justice practitioners, such as Judges, Prosecutors, Court and Prosecution Staff and judicial trainers. For the other days of the visit, the THEMIS teams benefitted from specialised sessions tailored by the CJEU. 

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Applications for the 2025 EJTN study visits are now open

EJTN is pleased to open the first call for applications for study visits taking place in the first semester of 2025. EJTN study visits are open to judges, prosecutors, court and prosecution staff and judicial trainers from EU Member States. Nine study visits will be organised with five partner institutions. Applications are open until 16 December 2024 (18:00 Brussels time). 

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On the road to the 2024 THEMIS Grand Final: highlights from the Semi-Finals

Over spring and summer, the European Judicial Training Network held four Semi-Finals of the 2024 THEMIS Competition. This year, 35 teams of future magistrates – described by one jury member as “the bright future of the European judiciary” – took part in this prestigious competition to share their perspectives on a diverse range of European law topics, presenting in front of their peers and a jury. The Semi-Finals, focused on four legal topics, served as a vibrant forum for debate, fostering the exchange of ideas, common values and fresh perspectives. 

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EJTN Working Groups and Sub-Working Groups meet to plan for busy months ahead

As the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) gears up for a new cycle of training activities, the EJTN Working Groups and Sub-Working Groups have been meeting and actively planning initiatives aimed at advancing judicial training across Europe, including online activities, improved interactivity and innovative training solutions.

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EJTN concludes successful webinar on digital transformation and judicial cooperation

On 14-15 October, the European Judicial Training Network successfully hosted a webinar titled ‘Digital Transformation and Instruments of Cooperation’, bringing together over 60 EJTN Activity Coordinators, responsible for designing EJTN’s activities, from across Europe. The event focused on preparing the judiciary for the digital era in collaboration with our partners from the European Commission, addressing critical aspects of EU judicial cooperation and the training needs arising from emerging digital tools

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15 things you (probably) didn’t know about THEMIS

This year marks an important milestone in the world of legal education and European justice cooperation, as the THEMIS Competition, organised by the European Judicial Training Network, turns 15 years! Since its inception, this prestigious event has brought together judicial trainees from across Europe, challenging them to showcase their skills in moot court settings and giving them the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in pressing issues in EU law. 

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The second call for applications for the 2025 EJTN exchanges is now open

EJTN is delighted to open the second call for applications for the 2025 Exchange Programme for Judicial Authorities! The applications are now open for General, Specialised, Judicial leaders and Trainers Exchanges. Application deadline is 31 October 2024 (18:00, Brussels time).

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Justice, Peace and Democracy: core pillars for a fairer Europe

Justice, peace and democracy stand as the essential values that support the Rule of Law and ensure good governance, both of which provide Europeans with the assurance of fair treatment and the protection of their rights. As the global community observes the International Days of Democracy and Peace this month, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) remains committed to advancing these core values across Europe through its extensive range of training activities and initiatives. 

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Six educational videos on CJEU proceedings are available

Earlier this year, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) contributed to an important project, the production of six educational videos on the composition and procedures of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the General Court.

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Training the EJTN Activity Coordinators: empowering the architects of judicial training

The European Judicial Training Network successfully concluded the second instalment of its two-day specialised training for the EJTN Activity Coordinators, held online on 2-3 September.

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Applications for the EJTN Exchange Programme 2025 are now open

Are you interested in deepening your understanding of different judicial systems or gaining practical experience within a European court, agency or office? EJTN is pleased to announce the opening of the first call for applications for the 2025 Exchange Programme for Judicial Authorities. The application deadline is open until 15 October 2024, 18:00 Brussels time. 

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Empowering the future of justice

Every year on 15 July, the global community marks the World Youth Skills day. The day’s purpose is to highlight the importance of passing on to young people the various skills that they might need to meet the challenges of the future. The European Judicial Training Network is playing its part in this important mission. Through its initial training activities – the AIAKOS Programme and the THEMIS Competition – EJTN is dedicated to fostering a new generation of skilled and knowledgeable justice professionals.  

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EJTN Working Group on Digitalisation holds AI and Rule of Law Seminar together with UNESCO

The European Judicial Training Network’s (EJTN) Working Group on Digitalisation launched its first activity earlier this week, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law. 

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EJTN launches a new groundbreaking publication on the rule of law and good administration of justice in the digital era

The European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) recently launched its latest publication, ‘The Rule of Law and the Good Administration of Justice in the Digital Era’ (Brussels, Bruylant, 2024). This comprehensive and bilingual volume (FR/EN) is the result of collaborative efforts from key judges, experts and institutions on the rule of law in the European Union.   

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New calls for experts to support judicial training in Serbia and Montenegro

The EJTN “Pilot Action on Judicial Training” is pleased to announce a new round of calls for experts in judicial training who will support the development of training on EU law in the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Montenegro.

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Revolutionising judicial training: EJTN seminar showcases the potential of Virtual Reality

On 5-7 June, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) held a seminar titled ‘Virtual Reality in Judicial Training’ in Pirna, Germany, which effectively demonstrated VR’s potential to revolutionise judicial training by modernising training methods and ensuring legal professionals are well-equipped to meet the challenges of contemporary judicial practice.

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EJTN 2024 Extraordinary General Assembly: delegates meet to discuss and strengthen the Network addressing new challenges in training areas

On 12 and 13 June, EJTN organised its 2024 Extraordinary General Assembly under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and with support from the Belgian Judicial Training Institute. The event took place in Brussels, Belgium.  

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2023 EJTN Annual Report now published

We are happy to launch our 2023 Annual Report, focusing on the year’s accomplishments and the progress towards the European Judicial Training Network’s overall goals. 

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EJTN’s activities highlight the core values of Europe

The fundamental values and aims of the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) are deeply rooted in those of the European Union and its history. Peace, freedom, justice and security are all values that both EJTN and the EU aim for in their activities, not just on Europe Day but every day of the year. 

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EJTN launches new initiatives at 2024 Activity Coordinators Training

The European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) commenced its 2024 Activity Coordinators training on 7 May, marking a significant step forward in judicial education across Europe.

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The 2024 THEMIS Competition begins soon

A total of 36 teams from 12 EU Member States, three Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia), and Moldova will compete and try to win the 2024 THEMIS Competition. The number of participating teams has increased compared to 2023, when 31 teams took part in the event. 

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EJTN at the forefront of supporting the digitalisation of justice

On 25–26 April, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) representatives attended a landmark conference organised by the European Commission on supporting the digitalisation of justice, aiming to discuss elements of the future European Judicial Training Strategy.

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EU training programme enhances the awareness of non-competition national enforcers in competition matters

EJTN is carrying out a training programme funded by the European Commission under the Single Market Programme with the aim of enhancing the awareness of non-competition national enforcers (judiciary members and law enforcement staff) in competition matters. 

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About us

Who are we ?

We are a membership-based association. Our members are judicial training institutions from all EU members states and the Academy of European Law.

Our vision is to foster mutual trust between judiciary professionals from all EU member states and to contribute creating a common legal and judicial European culture. We achieve this vision by providing networking opportunities for our members, observers, and partners, and by offering tailored training to all 400.000 judges, prosecutors, court staff, and judicial trainers in the EU.

 

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Our training CATALOGUE

Online Training Catalogue

Our full training offer can be found on the EJTN Online Training Catalogue.

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About us

How we work ?

EJTN follows a bottom-up approach: Our members learn with each other and from each other.

We design and implement all EJTN training activities together through our four working groups: Exchange Programme, Programmes, Judicial Training Methods, and Linguistics.

This work mode enables our members to exchange best practices and also to improve their domestic training programmes back home, all across Europe.

 

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Our key statement

Judicial Training Principles

EJTN’s nine judicial training principles are our key statement and serve as common foundation and framework for Europe’s judicial training institutions.

 

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With whom do we cooperate?

EJTN acts as a platform for judicial training. We maintain a wide range of partnerships with EU institutions and agencies, and with our partner networks and associations.

EJTN remains open for new partnerships.

 

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