On 24 February 2017, the Law No. 05/L-95 on the Academy of Justice entered into force. By this law the Kosovo Judicial Institute has been transformed into the Academy of Justice.
Academy of Justice carries its functions in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, and relevant laws and bylaws.
Academy of Justice as a successor of the Kosovo Judicial Institute is an independent public institution with the main function to provide training for judges and prosecutors of the Republic of Kosovo, to provide training for the administrative staff of courts and prosecution, and may organize trainings for free professions, as well as other matters in accordance with the law.
The Academy carries out the following functions: