The Research Institute for Transparency, Corruption and Financial Crime of the Faculty of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), in cooperation with the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning - AUTh, will host a 6-day intensive summer school on recent developments in financial crime, corruption, and money laundering at the national, European, and international level. The programme examines key legal and institutional developments, including EU anti-fraud and anti-corruption frameworks, money laundering, organised crime, asset recovery, and related legislative initiatives.

The summer school will be delivered in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation with interactive sessions.

Date: 6-11 July, 2026

Location: Thessaloniki / online

Application Deadline: 31 March, 2026 (for an early-bird tuition fee)

Learning Outcomes

• Gain extensive, specialized, and both practical and theoretical knowledge of recent European and international developments and emerging trends in financial crime, corruption, and money laundering, while developing an understanding of the boundaries and limitations of this knowledge
• Develop a thorough and essential understanding of legislative and jurisprudential developments in these scientific fields, within both their European and international contexts.
• Participants develop a wide range of cognitive and practical skills required to find creative solutions to problems in the fields of financial crime, corruption, and money laundering, particularly in relation to recent legislative and jurisprudential developments in these areas.
• Participants develop the ability to manage and oversee cases related to financial crime, corruption, and money laundering, even in situations where unforeseen changes may occur.

After successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Training with 5 ECTS.

Eligible Categories of Applicants

• law students
• recent law graduates
• professionals with a background in law

Tuition Fees:

• In-person attendance: €400
• Online attendance: €340

For more information about the summer school, visit the website HERE.