European Judicial Training Network (EJTN)

Contributing to the future of justice in Europe through the AIAKOS Programme

Through its wide range of training and exchange activities, the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) plays an important role in reinforcing the principles that form the foundation of the European Union, including respect for fundamental rights and the Rule of Law. On the occasion of Europe Day, the AIAKOS Programme stands as a concrete expression of this mission.

Among EJTN’s most impactful initiatives, the AIAKOS Programme shapes the next generation of Europe’s judiciary. Now in its 14th year, the programme has grown from a pilot initiative launched in 2013 into a fully-fledged initial training activity with a wide European reach and lasting impact.

2026 THEMIS Competition: Europe’s leading judicial training competition returns

The 2026 THEMIS Competition is back! This 17th edition promises to be the most ambitious yet: 43 teams, 15 European countries, five cities across five events.  But only one winner!

Applications for the 2026 EJTN study visits of the second semester are now open

EJTN is pleased to open the call for applications for study visits taking place in the second semester of 2026. EJTN study visits are open to judges, prosecutors, court and prosecution staff as well as judicial trainers from EU Member States.

Eight study visits will be organised with six partner institutions. If you are interested, please go to our online application portal and submit your application by  15 May 2026 (18:00 Brussels time).

EJTN provides financial support for participation in these activities.

EJTN launches innovative consumer protection training game

EJTN has coordinated the development of an innovative gamified e-learning tool on consumer protection, bringing together three judges from EJTN member institutions: Stelios Bios (the Hellenic Judicial School), Biserka Pavkovic (the Croatian Judicial Academy), and Rocio Ortega (the Spanish Judicial School).

Their contribution helped frame the pedagogical design of the tool, built around realistic scenarios, interactive decision-making, scoring mechanisms, and immediate assessment and feedback for judges, prosecutors and court staff.

The EJTN Catalogue of Members’ Activities showcases specialised training organised by national judicial training institutions

Since 2003, the European Judicial Training Network has been offering judicial training activities across a wide range of expertise areas to the judiciary of EU Member States. 

This Catalogue offers a valuable opportunity for European judges, prosecutors, court staff, and judicial trainers to participate in specialised training activities, develop expertise, and exchange experiences with colleagues from other countries, thus strengthening European judicial cooperation.

Voice Of The Child: a key project advancing child-friendly justice concludes

The Voice of the Child project, launched in February 2024, focused on helping fulfil the EU strategy on the Rights of the Child, with a special focus on advancing child-friendly justice.

In the context of the project, three video recordings of real cases of children speaking with judges were produced, along with a manual for using these recordings effectively. The aim of the project is to strengthen the training of both sitting judges and judges in training, as for the first time, there are materials that offer in-depth insight into how judges communicate with children in judicial settings.