Faculty Representatives at the ELFA Annual Conference 2025 in Sofia
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Wojciech Zalewski, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration, and Prof. Marcin M. Wiszowaty, Vice Dean for International Cooperation and Development, actively participated in the European Law Faculties Association (ELFA) Annual Conference and General Meeting held in Sofia, Bulgaria from April 23-25, 2025.
This year's conference, themed "30 YEARS OF ELFA: Legal Education between Traditions and Modernities," marked an important milestone for the organization while exploring the evolution of legal education over the past three decades. The event was expertly hosted by the Law Faculty of the University of National and World Economy in Sofia.
Our representatives engaged in productive discussions across five thematic panels:
- The Role of Traditions in Legal Education
- New Technologies and Legal Education
- Legal Education, Legal Research and the Legal Profession
- Legal Education and Modern Students
- The Role of European Integration and International Cooperation in the Development of Legal Education
The conference brought together an impressive 98 participants representing 76 universities from 28 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. This diverse gathering provided an exceptional platform for maintaining existing academic relationships and establishing new international connections for future cooperation, academic exchanges, and joint research projects.
"The quality of presentations and the depth of discussions were remarkable," noted Prof. Zalewski. "The conference offered valuable insights into how legal education is evolving globally while maintaining its core traditions."
Prof. Wiszowaty added, "We extend our congratulations to the hosts for their excellent organization and thoughtfully curated program. The connections made during this event will undoubtedly lead to exciting collaborative opportunities for our faculty."
The Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Gdańsk continues to strengthen its international presence through active participation in prestigious academic networks like ELFA.
