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ELFA supports the 2027 CCBE Amicus Curiae Contest

September 9th, 2026|Announcement|

Applications are now open for the 2027 edition of the CCBE Amicus Curiae Contest, an annual competition organised by the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) for law students and trainee lawyers across Europe. ELFA is pleased to support this initiative, which offers future legal professionals the opportunity to develop their legal research and drafting skills while engaging with fundamental issues relating to human rights and the rule of law. The CCBE Amicus Curiae Contest invites participants to prepare a fictitious amicus curiae brief addressing a topic related to the Rule of Law [...]

Updated Dates for the Next AGM & Conference

June 22nd, 2026|Announcement, Annual General Meeting, Conference|

The ELFA Board wishes to inform you that the 2027 Annual General Meeting and Conference in Como, Italy, has been postponed by one week. The event will now take place from 21 to 23 April 2027, instead of 14 to 16 April 2027, as previously announced during the Annual Conference in Bilbao. This change has been made for compelling logistical reasons. In particular, it avoids a clash with a major international event taking place in the region during the originally scheduled dates, which would have made it significantly more difficult for participants to secure accommodation. We [...]

Society of Legal Scholars 117th Annual Conference

May 27th, 2026|Cooperation|

The Society of Legal Scholars is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 117 Annual Conference on 2-4 September 2026. It will be held at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, under the presidency of Professor Claudina Richards. This 3-day event will include papers in 28 different subject areas, 2 plenaries, dedicated sessions for early careers colleagues, and publishers’ stands. Social highlights include: the Wednesday dinner at the Sainsbury Centre, one of the most popular art museums in the UK; the Thursday dinner at the Assembly House, a Grade I listed Georgian [...]

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in The Sustainable Twin Transition

May 6th, 2026|Cooperation|

The University of Camerino invites expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers wishing to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 in the field of private law, sustainability, and legal innovation. The project, hosted by Prof. Lucia Ruggeri at the School of Law, focuses on the legal implications of the green and digital transitions within the framework of European policies and the UN Agenda 2030. The project, entitled “The Sustainable Twin Transition”, investigates how legal systems, and particularly private law, respond to the challenges of sustainability and technological change. It focuses on the interaction between [...]

2026 ELFA Annual General Meeting and Conference in Bilbao

February 20th, 2026|Announcement, Annual General Meeting, Conference|

Dear ELFA friends and members: As previously announced, the 2026 ELFA Annual General Meeting and Conference will take place at the Faculty of Law of the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain) from 15 to 17 April 2026, under the title: “Artificial Intelligence and Legal Education: Exploring the Impact of AI on Legal Education and the Legal Profession.”   You may find the registration form, the full programme, and a list of recommended hotels in Bilbao. Registration is open now until 20 March 2026. Please note that this is a strict deadline. For organisational reasons -and given the [...]

Call for Papers: ISFL 2026 “Family Law & Vulnerability”

January 23rd, 2026|Cooperation|

The 19th World Conference of the International Society of Family Law (ISFL) will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 9 to 12 September 2026. The conference will be hosted by Pîrî Reis University and the main theme is “Family Law & Vulnerability.” The conference will explore how family law engages with different forms of vulnerability across diverse legal systems and social contexts. Contributions addressing the theme from comparative, interdisciplinary, theoretical or practice-oriented perspectives are welcomed. The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 20 February 2026. Abstracts may be submitted for paper presentations (including jointly [...]

2026 Annual General Meeting and Conference in Bilbao

November 8th, 2025|Announcement, Annual General Meeting, Conference|

As previously announced, the 31st Annual General Meeting and Conference of ELFA will take place at the Law Faculty of the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, from 15 to 17 April 2026. The Conference will be on the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Legal Education: Exploring the impact of AI on legal education and professions”. You may find an invitation letter from the ELFA President Gema Tomás, which includes a call for contributions, and a preliminary schedule of events. Early in 2026 a more detailed programme will be circulated, as well as the registration form. Also [...]

European Journal of Legal Education: Call for contributions (Special issue 2026)

October 13th, 2025|Announcement|

The European Journal of Legal Education (EJLE) is pleased to announce a Call for Contributions for its Special Issue 2026, dedicated to the evolving landscape of legal education in Europe and beyond. This special issue celebrates the 30th anniversary of the European Law Faculties Association. This issue will explore both the traditional foundations and emerging challenges in legal education—bridging theory, practice, and innovation. We invite original, thought-provoking submissions that examine key themes such as: ✔️ Protection of human rights in legal education ✔️ Technology and digital transformation in legal learning ✔️ Integration of research, teaching, and [...]

European Journal of Legal Education: New Editorial Board Members

April 11th, 2025|Announcement|

We are glad to announce that the European Journal of Legal Education has expanded following the recent call for new editorial board members. After a very big response to the call for expressions of interest to join the board and a competitive selection process, the editorial board is expanding by five new board members: Dr Emma Jones, University of Sheffield Professor Jane Ching, Nottingham Law School Dr Soledad Atienza, IE Law School Professor Sjoerd Claessens, Maastricht University Dr Michal Urban, Charles University We are looking forward to receiving articles about legal education! Best wishes! [...]

European Journal of Legal Education: Call for new Editorial Board Members

February 8th, 2025|Announcement|

The European Journal of Legal Education is seeking new members to join its Editorial Board. The journal is an Open Access online journal which is fully peer-reviewed. It was established by the European Law Faculties Association (ELFA), initially between 2004 and 2011 and relaunched in 2020, since when it has published regularly. For further details, and access to all recent issues, please visit www.ejle.eu. Its Mission Statement is: The European Journal of Legal Education is committed to generating debate and publishing outstanding contributions on and of interest to legal education in Europe, bringing together and promoting [...]

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