Eurojust Traineeships

Eurojust (EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Nationals of an EU Member State or EU candidate country (third-country nationals only in exceptional cases); a recent university, master's or doctorate graduate with the diploma obtained by the closing date; English at least B2; no more than six weeks of previous in-service training or internship and no work for a European institution, body, office or agency. Apply only through the Eurojust Recruitment Portal.

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About this opportunity

Eurojust takes trainees twice a year to support its work on cross-border criminal justice cooperation. Trainees need health insurance valid in the Netherlands.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Nationals of an EU Member State or EU candidate country (third-country nationals only in exceptional cases); a recent university, master's or doctorate graduate with the diploma obtained by the closing date; English at least B2; no more than six weeks of previous in-service training or internship and no work for a European institution, body, office or agency. Apply only through the Eurojust Recruitment Portal.
2. Note the deadline. Mar and Oct (calls are published twice a year for placements starting in October and March; closing dates are on the Eurojust Recruitment Portal) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for Eurojust Traineeships?

Nationals of an EU Member State or EU candidate country (third-country nationals only in exceptional cases); a recent university, master's or doctorate graduate with the diploma obtained by the closing date; English at least B2; no more than six weeks of previous in-service training or internship and no work for a European institution, body, office or agency. Apply only through the Eurojust Recruitment Portal.

What does Eurojust Traineeships cover?

A five-month traineeship in The Hague with a monthly grant of EUR 1,500 (the figure the page gave for March 2024) and contributions to travel costs at the start and end

When is the deadline for Eurojust Traineeships?

Mar and Oct (calls are published twice a year for placements starting in October and March; closing dates are on the Eurojust Recruitment Portal) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Eurojust Traineeships?

Host countries: Netherlands.

What documents do I need for Eurojust Traineeships?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Eurojust Traineeships application?

Medium: Online application (CV + motivation letter)