Academy of European Public Law

August 24 to September 12, 2026

Combine your study with a visit to the birthplace of Greek Civilization

Τhe Academy will run ON PREMISE .

The Academy of European Public Law has been at the forefront of European public law teaching for over twenty years. As the educational flagship of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), the Academy enjoys a reputation as the primary destination for scholarship in public law within Europe’s dynamic setting.

The 2026 Curriculum

Offered ON PREMISE 

This summer’s study session will take place from August 24 to September 12, 2026. The program consists of 2 general courses, 2 special courses, guest lectures, debate sessions, field trips, cultural visits and other social events. The final session takes place in Sounion, where students participate in the Annual Reunion of the European Group of Public Law.

2026 Topics:”Security and Defense in Europe” and “Judicial Review for Administrative Decisions”

European Security and Defense
Concept note to be published soon.

Judicial Review for Administrative Decisions
Concept note to be published soon.

GENERAL LECTURE COURSES

General Course I “European Defense and Security”
Prof. Panayotis J. Tsakonas , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.

General Course II “Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions”

SPECIAL LECTURE COURSES

Special Course I Prof. Maurizio Menzi, Italian National School of Administration-SNA, EESC Member
Topic: “Technologies and Innovation for Security and Defense: New Frontiers and EU Governance”.

Special Course II Prof. dr Violeta Beširević, Dean, Union University Law School Belgrade
Topic: TBC

GUEST LECTURES/SEMINARS
Prof. Paul Craig Emeritus Professor of English Law, St. John’s College, Oxford University.
Topic TBC.

EGPL Reunion

Participation in the Annual Reunion of the European Group of Public Law (EGPL). The 2026 topic is “International Law, European Union Law, Constitutional Law”. During the EGPL Reunion the students of the Academy will perform in front of an EGPL jury a debate session in the format of the European Public Law Model EU Parliament. This session offers students a unique opportunity to step into the roles of European policymakers, debating critical European law and policy issues.

Summer Program’s European Public Law Model EU Parliament Debate!

This dynamic and engaging debate session forms part of the Academy Summer Program and is modeled after the “European Public Law Model EU Parliament”. Students will be assigned a fictitious case related to a pressing European issue. Training sessions will take place during the study program to prepare them for the final debate. Working in teams, students will deliberate on the case, draft resolutions and create position papers with the aim is to propose practical solutions to the issues at hand.

Key Details:

• Task: Drafting a short position paper (max. 2 pages) outlining the main problems of the case and proposing solutions.
• Format: Parliamentary-style debate with structured discussions and team collaborations.
• Skills: Research, teamwork, drafting resolutions, public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking.

Prepare to debate, learn, and challenge yourself in this exciting session!

 Students are encouraged to bring a laptop in order to study relevant references and reading material including statistics, maps, reports, scientific articles and presentations used by the speakers.

INTENSIVE MODULES COURSE

Course plan to be uploaded in January 2026.

Students are encouraged to bring a laptop in order to study relevant references and reading material, including statistics, maps, reports, scientific articles, and presentations used by the speakers.

Modes of Study: Intensive Modules, Guest Lectures.

Eligible applicants should hold a degree in law, political science, European studies, international affairs and other related fields and be proficient in English.

Cost of the program and deadline applications

Regular applications will remain open until July 12, 2026

Fees

The Academy session program is offered at 1350€ and includes:
a. Participation in lectures, field visits, and cultural events
b. Non-printed Course Material
c. Certificate of Participation
d. Participation at the European Group of Public Law Conference (plenary and workshops)

An Early Bird discount of 1000€ and is offered for applications submitted before May 30, 2026.

For the Early Bird tuition, fees will be paid as follows: 50% up to May 30, 2025, and the other 50% up to June 10, 2026.

For more information, visit www.eploacademy.eu or contact us at: +30 211 311 0671, academy@eplo.eu

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