ERA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
ERA is for Everyone
The ERA scholarship programme enables legal practitioners from EU Member States and candidate countries who otherwise would lack the financial means to participate in training on European law. With the generous support of the Friends of ERA Association, the scholarship programme offers lawyers, judges, prosecutors and practicing legal professionals the opportunity to attend high-quality training and to create a professional network at an early stage in their legal careers.
Why the Scholarship Programme Matters
With this programme, ERA contributes to a shared European legal culture and supports legal excellence across Europe. The programme supports the approximation of national legal systems to European standards, thereby contributing to deeper economic and social integration, and thus to vibrant democracy in the European Union.
Your Benefits as a Scholar
As a participant, the programme not only enhances your professional prospects but also supports personal growth and facilitates the creation of a network of contacts from across Europe. Because nothing builds mutual trust and understanding across borders more effectively than personal encounters and professional exchange with colleagues from other countries. Make the most of this opportunity and take the first step – find out about the conditions and submit your application.
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Scholars have benefitted from the programme since its establishment
32.000
EUR in value provided to support our scholars in 2024
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Different nationalities among our scholars to date
wHO CAN APPLY?
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Lawyers, judges, prosecutors, civil servants, and other legal practitioners from EU Member States, candidate countries and potential candidates who would otherwise be unable to attend events organised by ERA
How to Apply (APPLICATION DOCUMENTS)
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- Scholarship application form
- Curriculum Vitae (cf. Europass)
- Motivation Letter
Deadline for applications 2 months prior to the event (for face-to-face events)
1 month prior to the event (for online events)
WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS
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Depending on the individual situation, the following costs may be covered:
- The participation fee (for online or face-to-face participation)
- A contribution towards travel expenses
- Accommodation during the event (accommodation arrangements for events taking place in Trier will be made by ERA directly)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
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- Other professional groups beyond those mentioned, such as academics, are not generally supported by this programme
- Scholarships do not apply to our language courses.
- Scholarships are only granted for one event and candidates who have already received a scholarship will not normally be re-awarded a grant.
- Applicants should not register for an event before obtaining a decision on their scholarship application.
- Successful applicants will be asked to write a report on how they made use of the scholarship in their work.
- Click here for information on how to travel to Trier.
Scholar Testimonials
The advantage of coming to Trier over just following the event online is that one can meet the speakers and the other participants during the breaks. This is a very valuable opportunity to compare approaches between different countries and create contacts that will be useful for my future work.
I would highly recommend ERA conferences: they offer a rare combination of intellectually stimulating content relevant to both practice and research and enjoyable social moments that create meaningful connections among professionals from around the world.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE
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Support the Scholarship Programme as a donor
Your impact as a supporter truly matters! The ERA Scholarship Programme relies on private donations to make legal education accessible to everyone. By donating to the Friends of ERA Association, which has supported the scholarship programme for over 20 years, you help us deliver high-quality training and award additional scholarships each year.
You can donate easily online via credit card or PayPal. Thank you for your support!
Tax deductibility of donations
Donations are eligible for tax benefits if the donor is based in one of the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Greece, United Kingdom, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia or Czech Republic. In addition, donors from France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania or Switzerland can take advantage of the Transnational Giving Europe network (www.transnationalgiving.eu) to make their donations tax-efficient.
Meet our Scholars
Our scholarship programme brings together people from a broad spectrum of legal backgrounds, professional profiles and qualifications. It provides an opportunity to network with legal practitioners from all over Europe and to enrich your professional development.
Take a moment to meet former scholars and learn how it benefitted them.