Who We Are
The European Group on the Digitalisation of Justice (EGDJ) is a dynamic, Chapter-based collaborative research network at the forefront of modern legal evolution. Its primary mission is to critically analyse, evaluate, and actively shape the ongoing digital transformation within judicial systems across Europe.
As technology fundamentally rewires the fabric of society, the EGDJ serves as a vital intellectual hub. It bridges the gap between legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering a collaborative space to address both the complex challenges and unprecedented opportunities of a tech-driven legal landscape across all procedural disciplines.
Governance
The EGDJ maintains a centralised coordination structure to align its overarching research agenda. The current coordinators are:
- Dr. Benedikt Schmitz (Groningen, NL)
- Prof. Dr. Susanne Lilian Gössl, LL.M. (Tulane) (Bonn, DE)
- Prof. Dr. Frederick Rieländer, LL.M. (Cambridge) (Bremen, DE)
Yet, its operational strength lies in its decentralised, Chapter-based governance structure.
The network is divided into distinct Chapters, which may represent a single country or a geographic region. Each of these units is led by a dedicated Chapter Lead.
Chapters
| Chapter | Lead |
|---|---|
| The Netherlands | Interested parties may take over as Chapter Leads from the EGDJ coordinators. Dr. Benedikt Schmitz, University of Groningen |
| Germany | Interested parties may take over as Chapter Leads from the EGDJ coordinators. Prof. Dr. Susanne Lilian Gössl, University of Bonn; Prof. Dr. Frederick Rieländer, University of Bremen |
| Spain | In the process of being established |
| Italy | In the process of being established |
| Cyprus | In the process of being established |
| Bulgaria | In the process of being established |
| Belgium | In the process of being established |
| Poland | In the process of being established |
| Latvia | In the process of being established |
| Croatia | In the process of being established |
| Denmark | In the process of being established |
| United Kingdom | In the process of being established |
| Georgia | In the process of being established |
| Türkiye | In the process of being established |
STARTING A CHAPTER
We invite legal scholars, research institutions, and practitioners from other EU Member States to establish their own national chapters and contribute to our central events and working groups. Please send an email to the EGDJ coordinators at info@egdj.org.