“Good practices” is a very generic concept which can pertain to different aspects and stages of the preparation, organisation and implementation of professional training of lawyers.
This document proposes to evaluate which good practices can apply to different aspects of organisation, delivery and assessment of training activities

“Good practices” is a very generic concept which can pertain to different aspects and stages of the preparation, organisation and implementation of professional training of lawyers:

1. Collection and analysis of training needs
2. Definition and description of the objectives and structure of training activities
3. Dissemination of information on training activities. This stage reviews the extent to which training providers successfully reach their intended target group – for the purpose of this survey - lawyers
4. Use of relevant training methods to achieve the training objectives, including to promote implication of the participants in the training activity and ensure relevance to their practical needs
5. Use of IT tools to develop e-learning, exchanges in the community of learners, and blended learning
6. Evaluation of the training itself and of the results of the training activity in terms of acquisition and application of knowledge, as well as of know-how

As the survey is specifically focused on training on EU law, additional aspects should be added:

       7. Integration of EU law elements in training activities – where relevant – with a view to showing their relevance to lawyers’
       practice.Use of training as a means to promote and facilitate cross border co-operation and mutual trust