Under the flag of the Young European Lawyers Project (YELP), ERA and its partners will host two key initiatives:
• The Young European Lawyers Contest
• The Young European Lawyers Academy

These events offer an exceptional opportunity for young legal professionals to deepen their understanding of EU law, integrate it into their practice, and accelerate their professional development. Applications are open until 15 December 2025.

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your members, colleagues, and broader professional network, especially those within the eligible age group of young lawyers in the early stages of their careers.

To enhance accessibility, we also offer the ERA scholarship programme, which provides financial assistance to cover participation fees for selected candidates.

For further information or any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
• Ms Florence Hartmann-Vareilles (organiser of the contest) – fhartmann@era.int
• Ms Mareike Hoffmann (organiser of the academy) – mhoffmann@era.int

We sincerely appreciate your support in disseminating this opportunity and look forward to welcoming some of your members to our events.

Kind regards,
Philipp Gonder