Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, is offering a traineeship at the JITs Network Secretariat, based at its headquarters in The Hague. The Secretariat supports, promotes and stimulates the activities of the Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (the JITs Network), established to facilitate practitioners' work, encourage the use of Joint Investigation Teams and contribute to sharing experience and best practice in using this tool.
About Eurojust
Eurojust supports, strengthens and improves coordination of investigations and prosecutions among the competent judicial authorities of EU Member States in the fight against serious and organised cross-border crime.
Traineeship Specification
🤝 Build expertise in joint investigation teams by getting acquainted with the tools and projects of the JITs Network Secretariat and contributing to ongoing projects
📅 Contribute to preparing the JITs Annual Meeting and Working Group meetings by analysing relevant material, drafting discussion papers and outcome reports, and assisting with organisational aspects
⚖️ Contribute to drafting legal opinions and advice by analysing legal documents and other materials related to JITs and judicial cooperation
📊 Assist with the JITs Evaluation Project by collecting and analysing existing material, in particular JIT evaluation forms
🗂️ Maintain and manage the JITs agreements database, uploading agreements and producing structured information from it
📈 Maintain and manage the JIT evaluation database, uploading findings from evaluation forms and producing structured information
❓ Contribute to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Project on JITs by analysing replies and drafting the report
🎓 Assist with preparing training materials (PowerPoint presentations) for JIT training events, roadshows and seminars
💻 Assist with the development and operation of the JITs Collaboration Platform
📌 Support any other assignments within the Secretariat's organisational matters
Eligibility
🇪🇺 Be a national of an EU Member State or an EU candidate country (exceptionally, nationals of third countries with a cooperation agreement or working arrangement with Eurojust may be accepted, depending on budget)
🎓 Be a recent university, master's or doctorate graduate, with the diploma obtained by the closing date
🇬🇧 Have very good English (minimum B2), Eurojust's working language
⛔ Not have received more than six weeks of any in-service training/internship, nor have worked or been employed in any capacity within an EU institution, body, office or agency
General Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
🎓 A completed university degree in law (specialisation or experience in European law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law and/or human rights law, criminology, criminal justice or political science is an asset) or other relevant fields
🗣️ Good communication and interpersonal skills
🌍 Aptitude for teamwork in an international, multicultural environment, with a cooperative, customer-oriented attitude
✅ Ability to take responsibility for specific areas of work and see actions through to completion, meeting deadlines
🎯 A very good sense of accountability, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Excel)
🇬🇧 Very good written and spoken English
Selection Process
🗂️ Applications are assessed on the information in the form only, and must be submitted through Eurojust eRecruitment (no other means accepted), in English
🎥 Only candidates invited for interviews are contacted; selected candidates have an online interview with the relevant unit and an HR representative
📄 Before signing the agreement, trainees provide original documents evidencing identity, education, proof of sickness insurance and a certificate of good conduct (not older than six months)
🪪 Trainees must hold valid health insurance for the Netherlands throughout the traineeship (not covered by Eurojust); civil liability insurance is also advised
The Details
📍 Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
🗓️ Duration: 5 months (full-time)
🚀 Starting date: 1 October 2026
💶 Compensation: a monthly grant of €1,500
🪪 Trainees arrange their own valid Dutch health insurance (not covered by Eurojust)
How to Apply
📝 Submit your application through Eurojust eRecruitment (reference 26/EJ/TRN/08), with all sections completed in English, by 11:59:59 CET on the closing date
Deadline
📅 22 June 2026
