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The aim of this project is to create an innovative, scientifically based, transparent, unbiased and flexible multi-dimensional model of competencies required of a judge and innovative measurement methodology as established by the independent researchers in collaboration with the judiciary and civil society.
Creation of the multi-dimensional model of the competencies required of a judge and the corresponding innovative methodology and measurement tools for the procedures of judges’ selection, evaluation and promotion.
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SWOT analysis presented in discussion on the transparency of selection and appointment of judges in Lithuania
On 5 April 2024, Project manages Professor Salvija Muleviciene together with the President of the Council for the Judiciary of Lithuania (Teisėjų taryba) Ms. Sigita Rudėnaitė, the Chief legal advisor the President of the Republic of Lithuania Mr. Andrius Kabišaitis as well as members of the Republic of Parliament, participated…
Final event of the Project: “International standards for the selection of judges. Selection of judges for courts of first instance in Lithuania: how to attract the most talented lawyers and to select the most suitable judges?”
Last week a conference “International standards for the selection of judges. Selection of judges for courts of first instance in Lithuania: how to attract the most talented lawyers and to select the most suitable judges?” took place at the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania. The conference was the final…
Expert visit to the University of Oslo: results, impact and final chances to share expertise
As the Project "The Portrait of a Judge" approaches its final phase, the last in-person meeting of the experts was hosted by the expertise partner of the Project - University of Oslo on 8-10 January, 2024. The meeting served as a platform and an opportunity to review the results achieved:…
Konferencija skirta tarptautiniams teisėjų atrankos standartams ir Lietuvos teisėjų atrankos į pirmosios instancijos teismus sistemai
KONFERENCIJA Tarptautiniai teisėjų atrankos ir vertinimo standartai. Teisėjų atranka į pirmosios instancijos teismus Lietuvoje: kaip pritraukti gabiausius teisininkus ir iš jų atrinkti tinkamiausius teisėjus? Kur? Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo Konstitucijos salėje (Gedimino pr. 53 ,Vilnius) Kada? 2024 m. sausio 24 d. 9-13 val. Ko tikėtis? Konferencijoje bus: - pristatyti projekto "The…
Results of the Project presented to the representatives of Lithuanian judiciary
Results of the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 “𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞” were presented to the representatives of Lithuanian judiciary and members of the bodies, directly participating in selection, evaluation, and promotion of judges on 20 December 2023. The event consisted of two sessions. In the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 participants were invited to a discussion…
SWOT analysis now available!
The experts of the Project have undertaken an exhaustive SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis of all the countries - beneficiaries to the Project - with regard to the judicial selection, evaluation and promotion procedures. The results are now available and may be consulted at SWOT analysis final.
Third international conference: from independence of the judiciary in selection, evaluation and promotion of judges, to presentation of the country specific results
On 5-6 October 2023 a third international conference of the Project was organized by one of the Project partners - Metropolitan University of Prague at its premises. The conferences concentrated on presenting the main results of the Project as well as sharing the country specific insights by the multi-national Project expert-team. During…
Third international conference – register now!
Dear colleagues! We have a pleasure to announce that the registration is now open to the third international conference of the project „Portrait of a Judge“. We are excited to invite everyone, who is interested in judicial independence and selection, evaluation and promotions of judges in particular to the conference…
Project results presented in the International Conference!
The 20th of March, 2023 has brought an excellent opportunity to present the results of the project "The Portrait of a Judge" to the audience of key stakeholders. Prof. dr. Salvija Mulevičienė has taken a stand in an international conference “Facilitating change in the judiciary”, organized by the National Courts Administration…
Judiciary is one of three state powers and NOT the third power!
On 16-17 March, 2023 a delegation of the Portrait of a Judge experts conducted a research visit to Republic of Slovenia with the aim to learn of selection, evaluation and promotion of judges practises and the role of the Slovenian Council for the Judiciary and Supreme Court in these processes.…
Upcoming events
Final event of the Project: “International standards for the selection of judges. Selection of judges for courts of first instance in Lithuania: how to attract the most talented lawyers and to select the most suitable judges?”
Last week a conference “International standards for the selection of judges. Selection of judges for courts of first instance in Lithuania: how to attract the most talented lawyers and to select the most suitable judges?” took place at the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania. The conference was the final…
Konferencija skirta tarptautiniams teisėjų atrankos standartams ir Lietuvos teisėjų atrankos į pirmosios instancijos teismus sistemai
KONFERENCIJA Tarptautiniai teisėjų atrankos ir vertinimo standartai. Teisėjų atranka į pirmosios instancijos teismus Lietuvoje: kaip pritraukti gabiausius teisininkus ir iš jų atrinkti tinkamiausius teisėjus? Kur? Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo Konstitucijos salėje (Gedimino pr. 53 ,Vilnius) Kada? 2024 m. sausio 24 d. 9-13 val. Ko tikėtis? Konferencijoje bus: - pristatyti projekto "The…
Third international conference: from independence of the judiciary in selection, evaluation and promotion of judges, to presentation of the country specific results
On 5-6 October 2023 a third international conference of the Project was organized by one of the Project partners - Metropolitan University of Prague at its premises. The conferences concentrated on presenting the main results of the Project as well as sharing the country specific insights by the multi-national Project expert-team. During…
About project
“The Portrait of a Judge” – a multi-dimensional model of competencies
to be measured during the proceduresof selection, evaluation and promotion of judges
Registration number: 2018-1-0662
Start of the project: 1. 6. 2020
Finish of the project: 30. 11. 2023
Grant provider: 100 % EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation
Project partner: MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY