2024 Activities
Digital Training & Resources
EJTN offers a wide variety of training formats, such as videos, e-learning materials, webinars such as the popular Lunchtime Webinar series, the methodologies and resources database, the EJTN Intranet and more.
Lunchtime Webinars
Overview
The Lunchtime Webinar series is a successful digital initiative with the goal of raising awareness on key topics related to EU law. Since its creation in 2020, this project has become a key opportunity for justice practitioners from across the EU to share experiences and best practices in various subjects and fields. These bite-sized webinars are structured in the ‘1 hour, 1 expert, 1 topic’ format, and they take place twice per month. Topics cover multiple areas of law, including administrative, civil and criminal law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, linguistics, judicial training methods as well as timely topics related to the digital transformation of justice. A leading practitioner or expert delivers the session, followed by a Q&A with the participants.
Achievements in 2024
In 2024, EJTN organised 22 Lunchtime Webinars, with a total attendance of over 3,000 participants. Compared with the year 2023, the participation rate increased by 86.5%. The topics covered in 2024 included crucial themes related to the future of justice, such as recognising online manipulation, using the Artificial Intelligence as part of judicial decision-making, using ChatGPT in judicial training and legal language in ethics. In November, a session focused on the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence gathered over 200 participants online, setting an all-time record for active participation since the launch of the series.
“In 2024, EJTN organised 22 Lunchtime Webinars, with a total attendance of over 3,000 participants.”
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Digital Resources
Overview
In 2024, two important digital resources were launched to streamline collaboration and knowledge-sharing between EJTN and its key stakeholders even further.
The EJTN Intranet, hosted on SharePoint, centralises essential materials, enhances communication between EJTN Members and provides dedicated areas for EJTN Steering Committee, Working and Sub-Working Groups.
The EJTN Digi Helpdesk offers a one-stop email support service EJTN Members, Associate Members and Observers. Through this service, it is possible to acquire support and advice on the use of digital learning formats, methodologies and tools.
Publications
Overview
In 2024, EJTN launched several key publications that serve as valuable resources for Europe’s judges, prosecutors, and court staff. These, along with previously published EJTN materials, are available on the EJTN website.
The Rule of Law and the Good Administration of Justice in the Digital Era
In July 2024, EJTN introduced a comprehensive bilingual publication titled ‘The Rule of Law and the Good Administration of Justice in the Digital Era’, published by Larcier Intersentia. This groundbreaking work resulted from the collaboration of key judges, experts, and institutions focused on the Rule of Law in the European Union, building on insights from the second edition of the Judges@Europe Forum.
The publication addresses contemporary challenges in the administration of justice and the growing demand for judicial accountability in the digital era, examining these issues from three complementary perspectives: disciplinary accountability, digital performance and transparency.
The EJTN Spanish Linguistic Handbook for European Judicial Cooperation in Civil Matters
The EJTN Spanish Linguistic Handbook for European Judicial Cooperation in Civil Matters, published in December 2024, combines legal knowledge with language exercises to help judges, prosecutors and court staff master civil terminology and improve cross-border communication. This Handbook supports EJTN’s approach to blended learning, combining seminars, online tools and digital resources.
2025 EJTN Catalogue of Training Activities
The 2025 Catalogue, launched in November 2024 in a fully digital format, offers a diverse training selection tailored to various learning styles and needs. It showcases EJTN’s commitment to excellence and decades of expertise in judicial training.
Communication activities
In 2024, EJTN enhanced the consistency and regularity of its communications on social media, introduced comprehensive brand guidelines and a tailored Communications & Marketing strategy 2024-2027, and launched the monthly EJTN newsletter.
EJTN Newsletter
Launched in September 2024, the EJTN newsletter streamlines the flow of information between the EJTN Secretariat and the EJTN Members, Associate Members and Observers. The newsletter compiles the most important EJTN updates as well as news from member organisations and partners, becoming one of the cornerstones of our communication activities.
EJTN on social media
Throughout 2024, EJTN significantly strengthened its social media presence by increasing posting regularity and introducing new content types, such as videos, on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. LinkedIn followers grew by over 38% during the year, a remarkable achievement that significantly boosts EJTN’s overall visibility.
