Bringing legal education closer to practice: Faculty of Law and ARMS sign a cooperation agreement
7 October 2026 – Faculty of Law, Comenius University Bratislava
On 7 October 2026, the Faculty of Law at Comenius University Bratislava and the Association of Family Mediators of Slovakia (ARMS) concluded a cooperation agreement. It was signed on behalf of the Faculty by its Dean, prof. JUDr. Eduard Burda, PhD., and on behalf of ARMS by its Chair, Ing. Bronislava Švehláková.
The cooperation is based on both parties' shared interest in developing and modernising legal education, connecting theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and promoting collaboration between academia and professional practice.
The agreement provides opportunities for mutual expert consultations, cooperation in research, and joint educational and professional activities. ARMS experts will also be able to contribute to teaching at the Faculty of Law, for example through lectures and seminars, and help improve teaching through practical case studies and feedback on learning materials.
An important part of the agreement is the opportunity for Faculty of Law students to undertake professional internships with ARMS and its individual members, subject to the Association's resources and capacity. The cooperation will also enable ARMS experts to advise students on their final and rigorosum theses and contribute to other scholarly and creative activities undertaken by students, PhD students, and the Faculty's teaching and research staff.
Both parties have also expressed an interest in jointly organising professional and academic events, such as lectures, workshops and conferences, and collaborating on publications. The agreement also provides for cooperation on research and grant projects, legal analyses, and academic assessment of draft legislation in areas related to ARMS's activities.
The agreement marks another step towards systematically connecting academic education with legal practice and creating opportunities for students and the professional community to gain practical experience and develop their expertise. It was concluded for an indefinite period.
The text of the cooperation agreement is available here.