Lunchtime webinars

EJTN Lunchtime webinars offer a convenient and engaging way for judges, prosecutors, and court staff to learn about the latest trends in EU law from leading experts, with each webinar focusing on a single topic in a one-hour format.

What is it?

The EJTN Lunchtime webinars are ongoing webinars treating different topics from Administrative Law, Civil Law, Criminal Justice, Digitalisation, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Linguistics Programme and Judicial Training Methods.

The Lunchtime webinars are generally held every other Thursday between 13h and 14h (CET).

Judges, Prosecutors and Court Staff of the European Union are free to join the webinars. There is no application or selection process, nor national quotas.

All webinars will have a short introduction and a 40 minutes presentation by an expert.

Participants have the opportunity to ask questions in the Q&A session.

 

AIM

What’s the objective?

EJTN’s Lunchtime Webinars seek to bring together judges, prosecutors and trainers and provide them a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices with their counterparts across Europe in a live webinar every other week.

The series tackle the most recent developments in the field of professional interest from all Programme portfolios are discussed with leading experts and practitioners, as well as offering several in-depth webinars on classical topics.

 

Key topics

EJTN lunchtime webinars – September to December 2026 available now.

Fast, practical insights for European justice professionals

Starting on 17 September 2026, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) is launching a new series of lunchtime webinars.

These concise, one-hour online sessions will take place from 13:00 to 14:00 (Brussels time), every other Thursday, and are specifically designed for European judges, prosecutors, and court staff.

Why participate?

This webinar series offers a practical and accessible way to:

  • Stay up to date with key developments in EU law and judicial practice
  • Strengthen professional knowledge and skills
  • Engage with experts and peers from across Europe

Register Now!

Participation is free of charge.
Simply register via the links below to receive your invitation and access details.

Activities planned 2026

Topic (click for more information)

 

 Moderator & Expert Date and time

13.00-14.00 (CET)

 Registration Link
Linguistic integration of adult migrants Moderator: Amanda Gedge- Wallace, Head of Language Studies, ENM
Expert: Halina Sierocka, Language Instructor		 4 June 2026 Register
Let’s talk about menopause Moderator: Judge Rebecca Howard, Director of Training, Judicial College of England and Wales
Expert: Judge Emma Hawksworth, Employment Tribunal South-East of England		 18 June 2026 Register
The element of well-being in the European justice systems – on the occasion of the Opinion 28th of CCJE of the Council of Europe  Moderator:  Evgenia Papadopoulou, Appellate Administrative Court of Thessaloniki and Carla Galvao Coordinator Trainer at DGAJ

Expert: José Igreja Matos, President of CCJE

 17 September 2026  Register 
Sustainability and non-financial reporting 

 

 Moderator: Loredana Nazzicone &  Pier Lorenzo Parenti, The School of the Judiciary, Italy

Expert: Ettore M. Lombardi, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Italy

 24 September 2026  Register
Analysing AI  as a tool to commit a criminal offense  Moderator: Vincenzo Sgubbi, The School for the Judiciary, Italy

Expert: Beatrice Fragasso, University of Milan, Italy

 01 October 2026  Register 
Digital Evolution Best Practices Per Country  Moderator: Claudia Pires Roberto, The Directorate-General of Justice Administration, Portugal

Expert: Júlio Fernandes, The Directorate-General of Justice Administration, Portugal

 08 October 2026  Register
Guardians of Rights: Ombudspersons and Courts in Dialogue  Moderator: José Pablo Carrera Fernández, Judicial School Spain 

Expert: TBC 

 22 October 2026  Register
Language on The Bench – how to use language in the courtroom to promote equality, impartiality and diversity  Moderator: Nadia Taran, National Institute of Magistracy, Romania

Expert: Denisa Petriláková, Linguistics methodolgy consultant Czech Republic

 29 October 2026  Register
Thoughts on thinking – case Kahneman  Moderator: Juha Lavikainen, National Courts Administration Finland

Expert:  Trevor Elkin Trainer, Judicial College of England & Wales

 12 November 2026  Register
Supporting Victims from the Start: Practical Skills for Court Staff as First Responders  Moderator: Alina Petronela Moșneagu, National School of Clerks, Romania

Expert: TBC 

 03 December 2026  Register
Understanding the EU Succession Regulation: Scope, Jurisdiction and Applicable Law  Moderator & Expert: Stelios Bios, Court of First Instance of Athens, Greece 10 December 2026  Register
Digital Hearings Moderator: Markus Grubner, Court of Lower Austria

Expert: Mag. Wolfgang Warum, Court of Lower Austria 

 15 December 2026  Register

Any questions?

For any queries concerning the Lunchtime webinars, please contact Maria Fernanda Narvaez [email protected]