Laboratory of Law and Informatics

“Train in your language: multilingual transnational training in EU civil and commercial law” (ΤRAIL)

Financing: Justice Programme Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme 

Contract number: 882079

Partnership: Centre for European Constitutional Law in partnership, , Laboratory of Law and Informatics (LLI) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Cyprus, Tallin Univercity, Latvijas Universitate, Uniwersytet Slaski

Total budget: 477,127.69 Euros

Starting date: 1/5/2020-31/12/2021 (20 months)

The project aims to increase the participation of lawyers, notaries and bailiffs in trainings on EU procedural civil and commercial law. This will be achieved through the organisation of transnational training activities with easy linguistic access and the training of trainers who will act as multipliers. The diverse group of Member States comprising the consortium (Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Poland) will promote the exchange of knowledge and good practice.
The proposed action is supported by 16 professional associations and competent institutions for all target groups in the participating countries.
Work planned & main achievements:

1. Training Needs Assessment
2. Adaptation and translation of training modules and material
3. 1 3-day transnational train the trainers workshop
4. 2 2-day initial and 2 2-day continuous transnational training workshops
5. Dissemination and communication

Main achievements will include: (a) building the capacity of 120 lawyers, notaries and bailiffs who have not
participated in cross-border trainings on EU law due to language and other barriers; (b) creating multipliers through the training of 15 trainers; (c) rendering up to date training material available in 4 additional EU languages; (d) creating cross-border networks and communities of practice transcending national and professional boundaries.

Results & impacts
The project’s results will include:

• Better understanding of the target groups’ training needs in 5 Member States
• Training of 15 trainers who will pass on their knowledge as multipliers
• Increased number of lawyers, notaries and bailiffs trained on EU law
• Capacity building for 120 lawyers, notaries and bailiffs in 5 Member States on the application of EU procedural civil
and commercial law
• Increased awareness on the impact of EU law in the relevant policy area
• Development of a common culture and enhancement of mutual trust.

The program starts in 1st May 2020 and will run until 31 December 2021.

 European Union’s Justice Programme (2014-2020).

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