Welcome to PEPP, the Programme in European Private Law for Postgraduates.
PEPP is dedicated to imparting knowledge in a highly concentrated form. Each year’s programme delivers four weeks of intense and demanding training in four different environments. All courses are taught by academics and practitioners of high standing, who specialise in EU private law and lead sessions which focus on the core of their expertise.
Boost your competences and experience European Private Law (in the) making!
Get a scholarship for four lively and intense weeks of avant-garde learning at four excellent European universities.
The PEPP round in 2025/2026 will take place in
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Münster (26th October - 1st November 2025)
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Zagreb (25th - 31st January 2026)
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Cambridge (20th - 25th April 2026)
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Valencia (14th - 20th June 2026)
Further information see here ...
From 19 to 23 May 2025, the group gathered for the final time in Genova, Italy. After a welcome by the coordinators, Monday focused on surrogacy in the EU and GDPR-related damages, followed by participant presentations and a guided city tour.
Tuesday covered topics like conflicting divorce and adoption laws, international maritime law, and arbitration in tax matters. Wednesday featured lectures on the EU’s SLAPP regulation, communication via social media in civil procedure, and space law. Many participants visited the Genova Aquarium in the afternoon.
On Thursday, the group prepared and held the traditional moot court and discussed legal gender recognition in the final presentations. The week ended on Friday with the moot court session and a group reflection, followed by heartfelt farewells and hopes to stay in touch.
For the full report please click here.
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The PEPP Round 2025/2026 is now open for applications! You can find more detailed information on the left.
The programme for the PEPP-Week in Genoa (19.05.-23.05.25) is now available here.