The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invites young graduates to apply for a paid traineeship (approximately 200 places available each year).
Traineeship programmes for the Spring 2027 session (01/03/2027–31/07/2027):
- General Traineeship (Duration: 5 months)
- Fields: In the offices of Members/Judges (Law, Political Science, Economics) or Administrative Services (IT, HR, Archives, Architecture, etc.).
- Reference No.: CJ-STAGES-SPR-2027
- Conference Interpreters Traineeship (Duration: 10–12 weeks)
- Requirements: Degree in conference interpreting and skills in at least two passive languages (C) or a second active language (A/B) according to AIIC classification.
- Reference No.: CJ-STAGES-2027-INT
- Inclusive Traineeship (Duration: 3–5 months)
- Target Audience: Candidates with a recognised disability (at least 20%). Offers an increased grant and tailored accommodations.
- Reference No.: CJ-STAGES-INC-2026/2
Financial Support: A monthly grant of €2,442 (subject to potential increases) plus travel expense reimbursement of up to €150.
Eligibility Criteria: EU citizenship; higher education degree; thorough knowledge of one official EU language and good knowledge of a second official EU language (English or French); no prior employment or traineeship with an EU institution/body lasting longer than six weeks.
How to Apply:
- Deadline: 15 September 2026
- Platform: Online via EU CV Online (quoting the relevant reference number)
Further information and guides for applicants are available on the CJEU website.
