{"id":87558,"date":"2026-05-08T14:04:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nssud.sk\/?p=87558"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:41:15","slug":"the-first-year-of-the-student-conference-held-at-the-supreme-administrative-court-of-the-slovak-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nssud.sk\/en\/the-first-year-of-the-student-conference-held-at-the-supreme-administrative-court-of-the-slovak-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Year of the Student Conference held at the Supreme Administrative Court of the Slovak Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ten students\u00a0<\/span>participated<\/span> in a student conference titled \u201cThe Applicability of Artificial Intelligence in the Judicial System,\u201d which was held at the Supreme Administrative Court on May 6, 2026. The event was the culmination of a pilot competition for the best academic article on the topic, which the Supreme Administrative Court announced in February (Law vs. Technology: The Supreme Administrative Court of the Slovak Republic announces a competition for students – Najvy\u0161\u0161\u00ed spr\u00e1vny s\u00fad Slovenskej republiky<\/a><\/span><\/span>).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students at Slovak universities had the opportunity to write and submit an academic article, which was then evaluated by a five-member committee consisting of the president and two other judges\u00a0<\/span>of this court, the head of the Chancellery of the Supreme Administrative Court, and an employee of the Information Technology Department.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The committee evaluated the articles according to predetermined criteria, which\u00a0<\/span>included, above all, the<\/span> extent of the author\u2019s original thinking, proper citation of sources, the quality of the argumentation, factual accuracy, and the interest of the specific topic chosen<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Participants<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>student<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>conference<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>during<\/span>\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>tour<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>building<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Photo<\/span>\u00a0\u00a9\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0Slovak\u00a0<\/span>Republic<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The authors of the papers\u00a0<\/span>submitted<\/span>\u00a0to this court were students from law schools as well as technical universities throughout Slovakia, with a total of 23 students\u00a0<\/span>participating<\/span>\u00a0in the competition. Ten students were invited to give an oral presentation, which consisted of defending their own work and answering questions from the committee. In the end, the top 5 students were awarded prizes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>D\u00e1rius Krestian\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Pavol Jozef \u0160af\u00e1rik\u00a0<\/span>University<\/span>\u00a0in Ko\u0161ice (<\/span>1st\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>), Bianka \u0160imkov\u00e1\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Technical<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>University<\/span>\u00a0of Ko\u0161ice<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>1st\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>), Samuel Ladislav\u00a0<\/span>Ballek<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>Comenius<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>University<\/span>\u00a0in Bratislava<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>3rd\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>), Tatiana\u00a0<\/span>Tom\u00e1\u0161ov\u00e1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Comenius<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>University<\/span>\u00a0in Bratislava<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>4th\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>) a\u00a0<\/span>Rachel<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u0160korupov\u00e1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Trnava\u00a0<\/span>University<\/span>\u00a0in Trnava<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>5th\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Ultimately<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>focus<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>practical<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>aspects<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>discussed<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>specificity<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>conclusions<\/span>, and\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>contestants<\/span>\u2019\u00a0<\/span>original<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>thinking<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>also<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>played<\/span>\u00a0a role in\u00a0<\/span>deciding<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>best<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>papers<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Authors<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>best<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>academic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>articles<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>placed<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0top\u00a0<\/span>spots<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Photo<\/span>\u00a0\u00a9\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0Slovak\u00a0<\/span>Republic<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In their papers, the students reflected on many aspects of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial system. Several noted that AI is already being used today as an accessible tool in the legal field. They generally concluded that judges, their assistants, and judicial analysts should use AI\u2014at most\u2014as an aid to improve efficiency: as a tool to support case law searches, research, and analysis, under strict conditions, with mandatory auditing and transparency, but never in decision-making. They also noted that, in terms of value, AI cannot replace judges\u2019 own thinking and deliberations. The students identified several limitations of AI stemming from its algorithms, which often manifest as \u201challucinations,\u201d and in this context, they also cited specific cases of controversial AI use that had repercussions in court proceedings. The university students reflected on the constitutional limits of AI use and its potential impact on the principle of legal certainty; guided by questions from committee members, they also sought other perspectives and answers regarding the relationship between technology and the principles of legality and justice. Several participants suggested that the future of AI in the justice system lies in internally operated AI systems, primarily for reasons of data security and the protection of parties to proceedings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s not ask what AI can speed up, but what it must never replace.\u201d \u201cAI has no emotions; a judge\u2019s conscience and moral judgment\u2014which guide their decision-making\u2014are irreplaceable, which is why technology cannot replace judges.\u201d \u201cStudents and young lawyers should, in their own best interest, work with legally binding texts, not with AI.\u201d \u201cGood public administration also requires appropriate legislation, and such legislation will be necessary in connection with the use of AI.\u201d \u201cA party to the proceedings has the right to a lawful human judge, and that is why the public views the judge as an authority.\u201d These are some of the ideas that were expressed during the student conference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The<\/span>\u00a0expert\u00a0<\/span>committee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>reviewed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>academic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>articles<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Photo<\/span>\u00a0\u00a9\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0Slovak\u00a0<\/span>Republic<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

All<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>winning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>articles<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>published<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>our<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>professional<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>journal<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Journal<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Justice<\/span>, and <\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>two<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>students<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>tied<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>first<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>place<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>guests<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0Podcast.\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>authors<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0top\u00a0<\/span>three<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>winning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>articles<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>also<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>mentored<\/span>\u00a0by a\u00a0<\/span>judge<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>court<\/span>\u00a0or a\u00a0<\/span>staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>member<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Chancellery<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supreme<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Administrative<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Court<\/span>, and\u00a0<\/span>will<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>able<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>participate<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>one<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>upcoming<\/span>\u00a0in-<\/span>house<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>training<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>events<\/span>\u00a0(of\u00a0<\/span>their<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>own<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>choice<\/span>).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ten students\u00a0participated in a student conference titled \u201cThe Applicability of Artificial Intelligence in the Judicial System,\u201d which was held at the Supreme Administrative Court on May 6, 2026. The event was the culmination of a pilot competition for the best academic article on the topic, which the Supreme Administrative Court announced in February (Law vs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":85350,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-press-releases"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t