Webinar Series Fundamental Rights
Protecting the Freedom of Expression in the Online Environment
Bridging Defence and Regulation
Competition Law in the Context of European Security
Fraud and Corruption, Money Laundering, Cryptoassets, Asset Recovery and Confiscation, EPPO, AMLA, Sanctions, Tech, Compliance
Annual Conference on White-Collar Crime in the EU
Insights from Recent ECtHR Case Law
Protecting Family Life and Children’s Rights
Welcome to ERA, the Academy of European Law!
Are you a legal professional? A judge? A lawyer? A prosecutor? A civil servant? Would you like to improve your knowledge of European law? We can help. Our dynamic, high-quality training and Europe-wide networking opportunities will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to navigate every area of European law.
Upcoming Events
Pay or (not) OK and the Omnibus Review of the GDPR
- Annual Conference and Meeting of the Association of European Data Protection Judges (AEDPJ)
Fundamental Rights Online
- Protecting the freedom of expression in the online environment
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ANNUAL PROGRAMME 2026
Find out what 2026 holds at ERA. Our forthcoming programme offers an expertly curated selection of conferences, seminars and e-learning opportunities designed to support legal practitioners throughout Europe.
With a focus on key developments in areas such as criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, financial regulation and digital markets, our events are delivered through a range of flexible formats to accommodate various professional schedules. Whether you choose to join us online, at our conference centre in Trier or at one of our many locations across Europe, we warmly invite you to explore the full programme and save the dates in your calendar.
ERA IN YOUR WORDS
Judges like pragmatic arguments, and they like smart arguments. With programmes like ERA’s Young European Lawyers Academy, you get precisely that.
It is important to understand the interactions between national law and EU law which can be quite multifaceted and complex.
What I found truly inspiring at ERA was the opportunity to learn directly from top-level experts and policymakers shaping EU IP law. Their insights and experiences greatly enrich participants’ understanding and offer a privileged perspective on the latest developments in EU law and policy.
It is always a great pleasure to take part in the ERA events, engaging with talented participants, and contributing to discussions that bridge theory and practice in intellectual property law. ERA plays a vital role in fostering professional growth and cross-border dialogue among legal experts across Europe.
I would like to thank all the ERA patrons, the European Union and the German Land of Rhineland Palatinate for supporting this unique and truly European institute.
…I look forward to supporting ERA in my new role as First Vice-President of the European Parliament.
Along with my colleagues Adriana de Buerba and Iris Goldner Lang, I would like to thank the ERA trustees for electing us to chair the Board for the term of office 2024-2027.
Our Projects
Young European Lawyers Contest
#Digitalisation and #AI
EU Gender Equality Law
EU Anti-Discrimination Law
Cooperation with national judges in the field of environmental law
Young European Lawyers Academy
Our LEarning Resources
Looking for practical and reliable EU law training materials?
Explore ERA’s collection of free multilingual resources — including e-learning modules, podcasts, case studies and more — designed for legal professionals in a variety of working settings. Developed with leading judicial training institutes, bar associations and academic partners, and co-funded by the European Commission, these learning contents offer immediate relevance for your work and can be accessed flexibly, at your own pace.
Patrons and Boards
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The ERA Foundation provides the Academy with its institutional backbone. Our patrons and board members include members of the judiciary, practising lawyers, EU civil servants and academics, and represent decades of expertise from across Europe’s legal community. They all play an essential part in ensuring that ERA delivers excellence in legal training.
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At ERA, we believe in sharing knowledge, building professional connections, and supporting those who apply European law in practice. Whether it’s personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities or genuine team spirit – with us, you will not only work for Europe, but also with Europe in a purposeful setting.
Find out more about our working culture and job opportunities
Friends of ERA
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The Friends of ERA is a Europe-wide network of individuals and organisations committed to supporting the mission and work of our Academy. The association supports key ERA initiatives including the scholarship programme, the Young European Lawyers Contest and projects in countries on the path to EU accession.
Insights
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News & Press Releases
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Season’s Greetings and ERA Moments 2025
As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank all our partners, speakers and participants for their cooperation and trust throughout 2025. Your engagement has been key to the success of our activities. This year, we have highlighted moments of dialogue, vision & strategy, learning & growth, exchange & cooperation, and art…
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Strengthening the ties with Montenegro
On 10 December, the Centre for Training in Judiciary and State Prosecution of Montenegro celebrated two significant milestones: its 25th anniversary and 10 years of independence. ERA was honoured to be invited by the President of the Steering Committee, Ms Ljiljana Lakić, to attend the event, which brought together some of the most prominent legal and judicial professionals in…
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The European Commission has published the Judicial Training Strategy 2025-2030
The European Judicial Training Strategy is a policy initiative by the European Commission that sets out how the EU will support and coordinate training for judges, prosecutors, lawyers, court staff and other justice professionals across Member States over a multi-year period. As part of the Digital Justice Package, the new Judicial Training Strategy 2025-2030 (JTS) places a strong focus…