Would you like to gain an inside look at the work of a European agency and contribute to judicial cooperation between countries? Eurojust offers five-month paid internships for recent graduates who wish to apply their knowledge and develop new skills in an international environment.
The opportunities cover a range of professional fields, so they are not exclusively aimed at law graduates. Depending on your background and the requirements of each call for applications, you may join teams such as the Case Management Unit, the Events and Logistics Unit or other departments within the Agency.
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend: 1,500 EUR (as of March 2024).
- Possibility of receiving a contribution towards travel expenses at the start and end of the placement, in accordance with the conditions laid down by Eurojust.
- Professional experience at a European Union agency.
- Opportunity to work alongside specialists from different European countries.
Vacancies available:
For the 2027 internship programme, the following positions are available:
- Secretariat of the Genocide Prosecution Network: placements involving support for the Secretariat of this European network, which specialises in cooperation to investigate and prosecute core international crimes.
- Case Management – Serious Organised Crime: working alongside teams responsible for supporting judicial cooperation in investigations relating to serious organised crime.
- Counter-Terrorism Cases Unit / Central Unit for International Crimes: support for judicial cooperation activities relating to the fight against terrorism and core international crimes.
- Budget, Finance and Planning: an opportunity aimed at candidates interested in financial and budgetary management and resource planning within a European agency.
- Events, Logistics and Security:collaboration in the organisation and coordination of events, as well as in Eurojust’s logistics and security activities.
- ICT Security: placements in the field of information and communications technology security, aimed at candidates with a background in IT and cybersecurity.
- European and International Affairs Unit: support for the Agency’s activities relating to institutional relations, European affairs and international cooperation.
The specific tasks and expertise required will depend on the individual unit to which you are assigned. You are therefore advised to read each vacancy notice carefully before submitting your application.
Requirements and candidate profile:
To take part in the programme, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a national of a Member State of the European Union or of a candidate country.
- In exceptional cases, nationals of third countries with which Eurojust has a cooperation or partnership agreement may be admitted, subject to budgetary availability.
- You must be a recent graduate with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree and have obtained the relevant qualification before the deadline for submitting applications.
- You must have a good knowledge of English, with a minimum level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- You must not have undertaken more than six weeks of practical training or work placements of any kind.
- You must not have worked or held any post in an institution, body, office or agency of the European Union.
It is important to note that each vacancy may set out additional specific requirements relating to candidates’ academic qualifications, technical knowledge or experience.
Selection process:
To apply:
- Check the available vacancies on the careers portal.
- Select the vacancy that best matches your academic and professional profile.
- Submit your application online via the relevant link.
- Check that you have received the automatic confirmation email.
- If you are shortlisted, you may be invited to an online interview with representatives from the relevant department and Human Resources.
Important: unsolicited applications and applications sent by email or post will not be accepted. All communication regarding the process will be via email.
Documents and conditions:
Before taking up the post, successful candidates must submit:
- Proof of identity.
- Academic qualifications or certificates.
- Proof of health insurance valid in the Netherlands for the duration of their stay.
- A criminal record certificate issued within the last six months.
Applicants will also be required to sign a confidentiality declaration and a declaration of no conflict of interest.
Health insurance is the responsibility of the participant, and proof of cover must be submitted to Human Resources no later than one week before the start of the placement. Eurojust recommends that participants also take out third-party liability insurance.
Deadline for applications: 19 November 2026, at 12:00 (CET)
More information: Eurodesk
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