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BILBAO 2026
Deusto University, Campus Bilbao Avda. de las Universidades, 24., BilbaoThe ELFA Annual General Meeting and Conference 2026 brings together scholars from across Europe and beyond to examine how Artificial Intelligence is influencing contemporary legal education. Held in Bilbao from 15–17 April 2026, the meeting offers a space for academic reflection on the ways AI is beginning to shape teaching methods, curriculum design, and the broader organisation of law schools. Across keynote lectures, thematic panels, and informal discussions, participants will consider both the opportunities and the constraints introduced by emerging technologies. The programme highlights comparative experiences from European universities, as well as contributions from researchers in the field. Alongside these academic sessions, the conference includes cultural events and dedicated spaces for strengthening inter‑university cooperation, reaffirming ELFA’s role in supporting scholarly dialogue on the future of legal education.
SOFIA 2025
University of National and World Economy (Sofia, Bulgaria) Studentski Kompleks, ul. "8-mi dekemvri" 19, 1700, SofiaELFA 2025 Conference in Sofia: Reflecting on 30 Years of Legal Education The European Law Faculties Association (ELFA) marked a major milestone in 2025 with the celebration of its 30th Anniversary during the Annual General Meeting and Conference held from 23 to 25 April at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, Bulgaria. Under the theme “Legal Education between Traditions and Modernities”, the conference brought together legal scholars, educators, and institutional representatives from across Europe and beyond to reflect on the evolution of legal education and explore its future in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The [...]
EDINBURGH 2024
On 17-19 April 2024 Edinburgh Law School hosted the Annual Conference and AGM of the European Law Faculties Association. ELFA has over one hundred and fifty members in forty-nine countries. Fulfilling its mission of advancing the quality of legal education in Europe, ELFA is open to Law Schools from other regions. Following this inclusive ethos ELFA has become a global forum for legal education, promoting fruitful collaborations between European Law Schools and Law Schools in other regions. The conference, addressing the theme of “The Future of Global Legal Education” was attended by delegates representing ELFA Members from twenty-nine countries across [...]