Administrative Law

Seminars in this area include traditional administrative law subjects, such as EU taxation, public procurement, environmental- and asylum law. They also tackle increasingly relevant topics for the digital age, e.g. data protection, privacy rights, judicial digitalisation, and AI.

What is it?

The EJTN Administrative Law Portfolio offers a wide range of high-quality, practical training seminars designed for administrative law judges, prosecutors, trainers and justice practitioners across Europe. The training activities are developed and implemented by the EJTN Administrative Law Sub-Working Group and delivered in partnership with institutions such as the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Union Agency for Asylum, the Association of the European Administrative Judges, the Council of Europe, and the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology.  The dynamic seminars address both traditional administrative law subjects and emerging topics relevant to the digital age.

AIM

What’s the objective?

The primary goal of the administrative law portfolio is to enhance the expertise and professional skills of administrative law judges, prosecutors and trainers across Europe. By fostering a collaborative environment, the training activities encourage the development of a harmonised understanding and application of EU administrative law principles. Participants gain insights into evolving legal standards, emerging challenges and best practices, which helps strengthen judicial cooperation and consistency in administrative justice across member states. 

Moreover, the training activities aim to support judicial professionals in adapting to the complexities of administrative law in a rapidly changing legal landscape, including digital transformation, cross-border administrative issues and evolving EU policies. Ultimately, the trainings contribute to improving the quality, efficiency and fairness of administrative justice in Europe, ensuring that judicial practitioners are well-equipped to address both current and future challenges within their jurisdictions. 

Key topics

Since its inception in 2011, the EJTN Administrative Law Portfolio has broadened its curriculum to encompass a diverse array of subjects, reflecting the evolving landscape of administrative law in Europe. The training sessions cover traditional areas such as EU taxation, public procurement, environmental law and asylum law. Additionally, they address increasingly pertinent topics for the digital age, including data protection, privacy rights, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in administrative procedures. These comprehensive training programmes aim to equip judicial professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern administrative law effectively. 

Activities planned for 2025

Between September and December 2025, a series of specialised training sessions on Administrative Law will be offered, covering vital topics such as EU tax law, state aid enforcement, and data protection. These include online courses on state aid law enforcement, digital market challenges, and antitrust law, as well as face-to-face seminars on data protection and the role of court staff in justice.  

Most sessions are aimed at judges, prosecutors, and court staff, with registration deadlines staggered throughout the year. Together, these events provide valuable opportunities for legal professionals to deepen their expertise in key areas of EU administrative law. 

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

Any questions?

For any queries regarding the Administrative Law Portfolio, please contact Eunice Litu at the EJTN Secretariat: eunice.litu@ejtn.eu