Interdisciplinary Centre Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL)

A central hub for European law

Statue of the blindfolded goddess of justice Themis or Justitia, against an European flag

The Luxembourg Centre of European Law (LCEL) was established as an inter-disciplinary centre of the University of Luxembourg in 2024, succeeding the Max Planck Institute (MPI) Luxembourg for Procedural Law. Its mission is to engage in cutting edge scholarly research which addresses contemporary societal problems, foster the study of European law, and contribute to its development. It pursues research excellence and aspires to be one of the leading transnational hubs for the study of European law in the world.

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      • Prof. Joana Mendes appointed Visiting Professor at LSE Law School

        Honours & Awards
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      • Exploring the EU’s Role in International Family Law: A conversation with LCEL visiting fellow Dr Laura van Bochove

        Distinguished Visiting Scholars, Outreach
        EU Law, INternational Law
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      • Publication: The Transformation of International Investment Law and Its Principles by Dr Güneş Ünüvar

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      • Prof. Takis Tridimas contributes to judicial dialogue across European courts

        Outreach
        EU Law, Human Rights Law, INternational Law
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      • Call for Papers: LCEL Early Career Scholars Workshop

        Research
        EU Law, Human Rights Law, INternational Law
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      • Publication: The Foundations of European Union Law, Ninth Edition by Trevor Hartley and Takis Tridimas

        Publications
        EU Law
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