This project is designed to deliver real and lasting benefits for defence lawyers working in criminal law across Europe—both immediately and in the longer term.
Many defence lawyers have had limited access to international training. This project gives you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of European criminal law, gain practical skills for everyday practice, and learn “on the go” through flexible formats like webinars, conferences, and e-learning.
For the first time, the project also actively involves defence lawyers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, and Ukraine, creating a unique chance to exchange experiences across a broader European perspective.
Through participation in the project activities, defence lawyers will:
- Enhance their knowledge of EU criminal law and its practical application
- Gain confidence handling cross-border cases
- Exchange experiences and solutions with colleagues from different jurisdictions
- Build professional connections across Europe
These experiences contribute to a more consistent level of expertise among defence lawyers and foster effective cross-border cooperation.
The project is designed to have a lasting impact beyond the training itself:
Training materials and recordings will remain accessible for ongoing reference
Professional connections made during the activities will continue to strengthen a Europe-wide network of defence lawyers
Mutual understanding and trust between practitioners from different Member States will be reinforced
Participants are encouraged to continue building their expertise and to engage in further EU criminal law training opportunities
Overall, the project equips defence lawyers with the knowledge, skills, and professional connections needed to navigate an increasingly European and digital legal landscape effectively.
Project Impact at a Glance
Interactive Training Activities
3 European Conferences
7 Webinars
1 Seminar
Resources & Outreach
Publicly available
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Open-access information
Downloadable overview
Overall Reach
Total Trained Defence Lawyers
