The Court of Justice of the European Union offers a limited number of paid traineeships every year. These traineeships are available in the chambers of Members of the Court of Justice and the General Court of the European Union, as well as in the administrative departments of the Court. The duration of the traineeships varies depending on the department, ranging from three to five months in the chambers of Members and five months in the administrative departments. There are two traineeship periods available: from March to July and from September to the end of February for traineeships in the Members’ chambers, and from October to the end of February for traineeships in the administrative departments.
Applicants should hold a degree in law, political sciences, economics or an associated field or, for traineeships in the Interpretation Directorate, a diploma in conference interpreting. They must also have a thorough knowledge of one official language of the European Union and a good knowledge of another official language. Applicants should apply using the EU CV Online application within the specified deadlines. A good knowledge of French is desirable due to the nature of the working environment.
Applicants should not have previously undertaken a traineeship (paid or unpaid) in another institution or body of the European Union. The grant paid is €1468 per month, and a contribution of €150 towards travel costs is also provided to trainees who live 200km or more from the seat of the Court of Justice of the European Union. Traineeships are not subject to the tax regime applicable to officials and other agents of the European Union.
Find out more on the official website.
