{"id":1982,"date":"2025-07-07T06:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T05:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/join-era.team\/?page_id=1982"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:26:01","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/join-era.team\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1982\" class=\"elementor elementor-1982\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e8cd5 e-con-full e-flex parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46e8cd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d1bf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c5d1bf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/join-era.team\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Banner-Website_FAQ_schmal_4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape wp-image-2317\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe6494f e-flex e-con-boxed parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fe6494f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6545a24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6545a24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5668571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5668571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ - Working at the Academy of European Law<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1580a6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"1580a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2250\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2250\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> About ERA <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2250\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0be985 e-con-full e-flex parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0be985\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8684b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8684b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What is the Academy of European Law (ERA)?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> The Academy of European Law (ERA) is a European training institution based in Trier, Germany, dedicated to educating legal professionals on the application of European law.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a566c5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a566c5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What does ERA specialise in?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> ERA provides expert training and networking opportunities for legal professionals who work with European law across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39601ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39601ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What is ERA\u2019s core mission?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> ERA empowers judges, prosecutors, lawyers, civil servants, and other legal practitioners across Europe to apply European law\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #f2f1ef;\">effectively<\/span> through knowledge, skills, and networks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7ad1d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7ad1d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Where is ERA located?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> ERA is located in Trier, Germany &#8211; a central European city close to EU institutions and legal hubs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cd3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86cd3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Does ERA offer job opportunities?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, ERA regularly recruits legal and administrative professionals. Current job openings are listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/join-era.team\/index.php\/open-positions\/\">join-era.team<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2251\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2251\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> About Trier <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2251\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08042a4 e-con-full e-flex parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08042a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5755588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5755588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Where is Trier located?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Trier is located in western Germany, near the borders of Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Situated at the heart of Europe, Trier is easily accessible by train and car and is served by nearby airports: Frankfurt\/Main, Luxembourg, Cologne\/Bonn and Saarbr\u00fccken. For detailed travel instructions, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.era.int\/cgi-bin\/cms?_SID=cd31dfeedb9887956f410193525d5c9876503e4101225461797682&amp;amp;_sprache=en&amp;amp;_bereich=artikel&amp;amp;_aktion=detail&amp;amp;_persistant_variant=%2F%41%62%6F%75%74%20%45%52%41%2F%45%52%41%20%69%6E%20%54%72%69%65%72%2F%47%65%74%74%69%6E%67%20%74%6F%20%54%72%69%65%72&amp;amp;_template_variant3=%47%65%74%74%69%6E%67%20%74%6F%20%54%72%69%65%72&amp;amp;idartikel=100612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting to Trier guide<\/a>\u00a0on ERA&#8217;s main webpage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1655429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1655429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Why live in Trier?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Trier is a city with a rich history and vibrant social life. Considered Germany\u2019s oldest city founded in 16 BC, it is home to several UNESCO world heritage sites like the Porta Nigra, the Roman bathhouses and the Constantine Basilica. Trier combines cultural richness with a welcoming community and a high quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c796571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c796571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What is there to do in Trier?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Trier is a year-round tourist destination known for its Roman landmarks, charming city centre, and scenic Mosel river valley &#8211; one of the world\u2019s most renowned wine regions. The bustling city centre is full of shops, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and wine bars, with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and leisure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd562d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd562d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What cultural activities are available in Trier?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Trier is the birthplace of the philosopher Karl Marx and home to several notable museums and archival collections. In summer, the city hosts open-air concerts and festivals amid its Roman ruins. Its proximity to Luxembourg means world-class concerts and performances at venues like the Philharmonie Luxembourg and the Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette are only a short trip away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2252\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2252\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> About the ERA Hiring Process <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2252\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5667492 e-con-full e-flex parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5667492\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23da30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b23da30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: How do I apply for a job at the Academy of European Law (ERA)? <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> To apply for a job at ERA, click the <a href=\"https:\/\/join-era.team\/index.php\/open-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cOpen positions\u201d<\/a> button on the Home page or select the <a href=\"https:\/\/join-era.team\/index.php\/open-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Open positions&#8221;<\/a> tab in the navigation menu to view current job openings. If no roles are listed, unsolicited applications are also welcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f1247 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f1247\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Can international candidates apply for jobs at ERA?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Absolutely. ERA welcomes applicants from across Europe and beyond. English is the main working language, and you&#8217;ll join a friendly, international team committed to collaboration and diversity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd793e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd793e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What are the language requirements for working at ERA?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Most roles at the Academy of European Law require a working knowledge of English. All administrative positions also require fluency in German, as the Academy is a registered entity under German law. We offer support with German language courses, and further languages may be considered an advantage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192d2aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"192d2aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What happens after I submit my job application to ERA?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> All applicants receive a response from ERA. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by email or phone to proceed with the next stage of the recruitment process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4c8771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4c8771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What does the ERA job interview process involve?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> The interview process at ERA typically begins with a 30-minute online interview to discuss expectations and assess suitability. If there is mutual interest, you&#8217;ll be invited to an on-site interview in Trier, which may include a 30-60 minute written assessment of skills relevant to the position.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-645ce68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"645ce68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: Are there additional steps for international or managerial positions at ERA?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. For international or managerial roles, the ERA recruitment process may include additional stages, such as a psychological assessment conducted through a test and\/or interview.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19eb42b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19eb42b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: When does ERA make a job offer?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> A formal job offer from the Academy of European Law is made following a successful in-person interview and final evaluation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2253\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2253\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Benefits and Career Options at ERA <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2253\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c58fd3 e-con-full e-flex parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c58fd3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e2258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e2258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: What is the company culture like at ERA?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> The Academy of European Law promotes a respectful working environment with open feedback, international collaboration, and cross-departmental projects. Our staff enjoy team-building events such as summer and end-of-year parties. With an average tenure of 13 years, ERA offers long-term satisfaction, personal and professional development, and workplace stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c21e222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c21e222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q: How international is the team at ERA?<\/strong><br \/><strong>A:<\/strong> ERA&#8217;s team includes staff from 17 different countries, speaking 15 languages. Many have lived or worked in at least two EU countries. 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