The European Association of Private International Law serves a forum to further the study and development of (European) private international law. Various activities are being organised, or promoted, with a view to creating and consolidating connections between scholars and practitioners, thereby working towards a pan-European discourse across languages and national borders. The Association also aims to build bridges to the private international law communities of non-European countries.
Events
The Association organises scientific events, such as general conferences held once every two years and a seminar series on key developments in private international law. Support is provided in various forms to events organised by Universities and other scientific institutions.
Working Groups
Working Groups are regularly being set up for the purposes of discussing issues of an academic and/or practical nature, advancing projects (including projects that aim to result in legislative proposals) and running activities.
Position Papers
Prepared by Working Groups, Position Papers convey the views of the Association on critical developments in private international law. They are mostly issued in response to public consultations or as a contribution to legislative discussions at the domestic, EU or international level.
Blog
With new posts published daily (Monday to Friday), the EAPIL blog brings news and analysis on key developments in private international law in Europe and elsewhere. Recent scholarship and upcoming scientific events are also covered.
Young Research Network
The EAPIL Young Research Network aims at providing a forum for young scholars where they have the possibility to meet and to exchange ideas on private international law irrespective of the constraints of academic hierarchy.
Winter School
The EAPIL Winter School is meant to be a platform for education, the sharing of experiences and discussion on new trends in European private international law, particularly regarding EU legislation relating to judicial cooperation in civil matters and the work of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. The changes in this field are analysed and discussed, so as to provide young scholars and practitioners with up-to-date knowledge.
New activities
EAPIL members are encouraged to propose new activities. Proposals must be submitted to the Board of Adminstration of the Association in view of approval by the Scientific Council. Those wishing to advance such proposals are invited to read the guidelines prepared for this purpose.
