Digitalisation

The Digitalisation Portfolio equips the European judiciary with the skills to navigate the digital transformation of justice while upholding the Rule of Law. It focuses on digital competencies, the ethical use of AI, digital case management systems, immersive learning, cross-border cooperation and applying EU legal frameworks in the digital age.

What is it?

The Digitalisation Portfolio empowers the European judiciary to navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence. Through a dynamic mix of training formats – face-to-face seminars, webinars, conferences, e-learning, podcasts, videos and blended learning – we equip judges, prosecutors, and court staff with the skills they need to uphold the Rule of Law in an increasingly digital world.

Our focus goes beyond technical know-how. We explore the ethical, legal, and practical implications of digital tools and the impact of the AI in the judiciary, fostering a forward-thinking judicial community that embraces innovation while ensuring compliance with EU legal frameworks.

Who is behind the initiative?

EJTN formed the Digitalisation Working Group at the 2023 GA in Stockholm. It comprises 20 EJTN members, convened by the French National School for the Judiciary.

What is the mission?

Its mission is to train European judges, prosecutors and court staff in digital transformation, ensuring comprehensive continuous education while widely sharing innovative digital practices across Europe.

AIM

What’s the objective?

Guided by the need for an effective digital transition within Europe’s justice sector, the objectives below ensure that judicial professionals can harness new technologies responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with EU legal standards.

The key objectives are:

ENHANCING DIGITAL COMPETENCIES
Equipping judicial professionals with the technical and analytical skills required to navigate digital transformations in the justice sector, including AI governance, e-justice platforms, and cybersecurity.

PROMOTINGE ETHICAL AND LAWFUL AI USE
Addressing the challenges and opportunities of AI in judicial proceedings, ensuring compliance with EU legal frameworks and ethical principles.

ENCOURAGINGE IMMERSIVE LEARNING
Introducing interactive tools such as VR and Streaming tools to provide engaging, practical training experiences.

STRENGTHENING TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION
Facilitating best-practice exchanges across EU Member States through digital-focused seminars and joint initiatives with key institutional partners like UNESCO.

ADVANCING EU LEGISLATIVE KNOWLEDGE
Ensuring judicial professionals can effectively apply new legal instruments in modern digital environments.

Key topics

The Digitalisation Working Group (WG Digi) is preparing an exciting range of training opportunities that blend theory with hands-on experience. From AI to digital case management and immersive learning, our initiatives under this portfolio will provide justice practitioners with the tools to adapt to the latest advancements in the digital transformation of justice.

Activities planned for 2025

For the full list of activities planned to take place in 2025, please refer to the EJTN Online Training Catalogue.

Any questions?

For any questions regarding the Digitalisation portfolio, please contact the EJTN Secretariat at digihelpdesk@ejtn.eu