April 15, 2026
Federal Forum on Legal and Rule-of-Law Literacy
Connecting perspectives. Sharing knowledge.
Date: Fri, Nov. 27 and Sat, Nov. 28, 2026
Location: Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur (Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Technology, Business, and Culture), Trefftz Building, Gustav-Freytag-Straße 43-45, 04277 Leipzig
The law and the Rechtsstaat (constitutional state) are the backbone of our democratic society—but how can we explain them in a way that makes them understandable and accessible to everyone? Under the motto „Connecting Perspectives. Sharing Knowledge.“, the first Federal Forum on legal and rule-of-law literacy will bring together practitioners and experts from the fields of the judiciary, education, social work, academia, journalism, and politics in Leipzig on November 27 and 28, 2026, to work together on finding answers.
The focus is on transdisciplinary exchange and practical solutions: Keynote talks, workshops, and a barcamp will showcase best practices, spark discussion on pressing issues and scientific findings, and put innovative methods to the test. With this conference, the Forum Recht Foundation offers a platform to shape the field of legal outreach together and build a lasting network—with the aim of making the law easier to understand and, in turn, strengthening trust in the law and the rule of law.
Who is participating
The conference is aimed at legal professionals from across the legal profession (especially judges and lawyers), legal administrators, policymakers, teachers, social work staff, academia, publishing houses, journalism, and politics.
Contact person
Thomas Stelzl, Head of Outreach and Education
bundesforum@stiftung-forum-recht.de
Concept
Purpose and Objectives of the Federal Forum on Legal and Rule-of-Law Literacy
Program
Keynotes, workshops and barcamps – all about the contents of the Federal Forum.
Registration and Participation
Registration has been open since June 1, 2026. Participation is free of charge.
Call for Contributions
Until June 28, 2026, submissions of program contributions were possible.
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