Young European Lawyers Contest

Aim of the contest

– to unite young and newly qualified lawyers, emphasising European law’s vital role in shaping their future careers

– to collaborate in teams with peers from various European countries, engaging in practical role-play scenarios that challenge everyone to apply their knowledge of European law

– to gain invaluable experience working alongside colleagues from diverse legal cultures

– to build compelling cases in dynamic areas such as EU digital law, including the AIA, DSA, and DMA, the interaction of different data protection frameworks, EU efforts to stimulate the data economy and digital transformation, cybersecurity, and corporate mobility

Benefits of the contest:

Contestants will be:

– empowered to incorporate EU law into their daily legal practice for greater professional success

– assessed by a jury of esteemed European law practitioners

– given precious feedback on their advocacy skills

– trained by their more experienced peers in drafting persuasive written arguments, conducting effective negotiations, and presenting their case before a judge

“The YELC 2024 competition provides an invaluable opportunity to engage in academic debates concerning legal European issues and to apply pleading skills in a moot court setting. This experience is particularly beneficial for young European lawyers like myself. The progress I have already made before reaching the final stage has significantly enhanced my professional skills as a lawyer.”

Julien FRAHI
finalist 2023

“The experience has been extraordinary. The attention to detail shown by the organising team, the opportunity to engage with young professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds who share similar interests, and the deep dive into EU law topics were all incredible. ”

Lyvia FORTUNA
finalist 2023

“I think the experience so far can be described using the expression “unity in diversity”. YELC gave me the chance to meet new people, to interact with attorneys from different EU countries, and to listen to their stories. ”

Andreea Elena LASCU
finalist 2023

For any other information on the organisation of the contest, please contact:

Florence Hartmann-Vareilles
Head of Section European Business Law
fhartmann@era.int

Nathalie Dessert
Assistant European Business Law
ndessert@era.int