Leaders in European Public Law

Founded in 1995, the Academy is the oldest and most esteemed educational institution of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO).

It offers 3-week study sessions conducted from the end of August until mid-September on an annual basis in Athens and Sounion. The successful completion of the program leads to the award of a Certificate of Attendance in European Public Law or an Intensive International Master of Laws (I.I.LL.M.), a diploma-level degree in European Public Law.

The courses are addressed to those interested in deepening their understanding of the national public law systems across European countries, as well as the legal frameworks of the European Union, the European Convention on Human Rights and International Organizations.

The third study week of the Academy Program coincides with the Annual Reunion of the European Group of Public Law (EGPL). The Academy students have the opportunity to attend the EGPL Annual Reunion where they can engage with the latest developments in Public Law, as well as meet with some of the most distinguished Academics and Professionals at the international level, fostering valuable networking opportunities and laying the groundworks for future collaborations. Furthermore, students who are interested in pursuing the I.I.LL.M will be able to discuss topics for their future dissertation, and identify a potential supervisor.

In its 30 years of existence, more than 800 students have graduated from the Academy, and currently serve outstanding careers in academia, the public, private and international development sectors and advocacy.

The European Group of Public Law (EGPL)

The European Group of Public Law (EGPL) is a European association of judges, jurists, law academics and practitioners, that was formed in 1989 with the purpose of advancing and directing the development of European Public Law.

The EGPL led to the establishment of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and nowadays serves as the EPLO’s scientific advisory body offering recommendations, as well as essential feedback on its activities.

Over more than twenty years of pioneering work dedicated to the development of European Public Law, the EGPL has gradually expanded its membership. Today the EGPL includes 279 judges, jurists, law academics and practitioners, leading figures in their field, working for national and supranational institutions such as the Council of Europe, the European Commission, the Conseil d’ Etat de France, Constitutional and High Courts, comprising one of the most innovative and successful legal associations in Europe.

Since its formation, the EGPL holds an Annual Reunion where its members present and discuss their reports on a collectively chosen topic. These reports are published in the European Review of Public Law, which is one of the journals of the EPLO and an initiative of the EGPL upon its formation.

About the EPLO

The EPLO is an international organization dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Public Law lato sensu, including but not limited to inter alia national, comparative and European public law, Human Rights law and environmental law for a better generation of lawyers and democratic institutions worldwide.

The EPLO was established in 2007 in Athens, Greece and is growing rapidly. Today 14 Countries, 6 Public Authorities, as well as 76 Universities and Institutions are members of the EPLO Board of Directors. Headquartered in Athens, it maintains 17 offices and branches around the world.

In order to accomplish its purposes, the EPLO promotes the cooperation with other institutions, organizations and bodies in particular within the United Nations system and has been granted the Observer Status at UN General National Assembly, the International Labor Organization (ILO), WIPO-World Intellectual Property Organization and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The EPLO was also granted the status of Associate Observer by the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP) in 2021.

Find out more at www.eplo.int

Welcome Note from the Academy Director

“Public law influences our daily lives in many ways, from administrative challenges to practicing basic human rights. The Academy of European Public Law is the flagship educational program of the European Public Law Organization, providing the possibility to earn an international intensive LL.M, a diploma-level degree. Each year the Academy covers the most pressing issues of public law, from the areas of European Union law, constitutional law, administrative law, human rights law and public international law. Come and develop your knowledge by learning from and working with internationally renowned experts of these fields! Your stay in sunny Greece will not only enhance your knowledge, but will provide a unique opportunity for networking, making new friendships and gaining immersion into Greek culture.
I hope to meet You there this summer!

Anikó Szalai

Associate Professor (PhD, habil)
Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
University of Szeged, Hungary