Joint Programme

Horizontal Facility

Law students from Belgrade explored career opportunities  in the judiciary and prosecution service during an Open Day organised on 28 May by the Judicial Academy within the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”.

The event gathered law students interested in pursuing careers in the justice sector and offered insights into the work of the Judicial Academy, professional development opportunities, and pathways towards judicial and prosecutorial professions. A Council of Europe expert presented relevant findings of the research conducted among young legal professionals regarding professional career choices in the justice sector. The presentation focused on motivating and demotivating factors influencing decisions to pursue judicial and prosecutorial careers, perceptions of professional development opportunities, and broader attitudes of young lawyers towards working in the judiciary.

Representatives of the Judicial Academy introduced participants to the Academy’s work, including the initial training programme, the selection process for future trainees, the structure and content of educational programmes, as well as opportunities for continuous professional development of judges and prosecutors. The discussion with students involved opportunities for professional engagement within the Serbian judiciary and the role of the Judicial Academy.

The action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils” is part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”.