Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, is offering a traineeship in its EU and International Affairs Unit (EIA), based at its headquarters in The Hague. The EIA promotes Eurojust as a reliable partner in the Justice and Home Affairs area and enhances its role as a global partner in fostering EU security.
About the Unit
The unit provides organisational support to Eurojust's management structures and support and advice on cooperation with EU institutions, agencies and bodies (particularly the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, Europol, EPPO, OLAF, AMLA and FRONTEX), non-EU countries and international organisations. It also includes the EuroMed Justice Project, the Western Balkans CrimJust Project and the Brussels Liaison Officer.
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
📝 Support the preparation of briefing notes, position papers, speaking points and other materials on cooperation with EU partners, non-EU countries and international organisations
📰 Follow relevant legislative and policy developments at Member State, EU institution and international levels
📋 Monitor the implementation of cooperation agreements, working arrangements and other instruments concluded by Eurojust and its partners
📅 Support the planning and delivery of various events and meetings, including venue and accommodation arrangements, venue preparations, interpretation, transportation, catering and contingency plans
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 European or International law, political science or other relevant fields
🎯 Solid planning and organisational skills, results-focused and goal-oriented
✅ Ability to take responsibility for specific areas of work and see actions through to completion, meeting deadlines
🗣️ Good communication and interpersonal skills
🌍 Aptitude for teamwork in an international, multicultural environment, with a cooperative, customer-oriented attitude
🇬🇧 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/11), with all sections completed in English, by 11:59:59 CET on the closing date
Deadline
📅 22 June 2026
