Introduction:
The European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) is an Association whose members practice within the European Union. Established in 1986 in Luxemburg, the Association has experienced a rapid expansion and today counts several members who are lawyers across the Member States of the European Union.
The European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) is a non profit Association based in Luxemburg.
Membership is open to any lawyer who is member of one or more Bars or a Law Society within the European Union.
Associate members are also welcome.
Objectives:
The main objective of the European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) is to unite practicing lawyers within the European Union, with a view to adopting a common approach in various areas of activities.
The Statutes of the European Lawyers' Union define its principal aims:
  • To promote the practice of community law and of the law surrounding the European Convention for the protection on Human Rights and fundamental freedoms.
  • To promote professional European practice, the right of establishment and the freedom to provide services.
  • To promote the harmonization of legislation, professional custom and professional ethics governing lawyers of members states of the European Union.
  • To allow practitioners to develop contacts both between themselves and with the European institutions.
In the context of the European Union, the European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) plays a crucial role for all members of our profession.
Its conferences, publications and meetings are designed to address both academic and practical issues and to establish convenient places where lawyers of our different legal systems can meet.
Activities:
The European Lawyers' Union (U.A.E.) organizes conferences and seminars in all European Member States of the European Union. Some are organized in cooperation with other professional associations, with European institutions and with private commerce.
The Congress of the association takes place every year in different places.
The Annual General Assembly takes place in Luxemburg or in a city in which there is a European Union institution or organization.
Working Commissions meet periodically.