LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS (ECtHR) – 2026/2027

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions (attached to the call for applications) as well as the EJTN financial policy, which provide detailed information about the EJTN long-term training scheme.

1. Presentation

A total of 12 long-term training periods will be implemented at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg, France.

EJTN trainees will be assigned to one of the case-processing units of the Court’s Registry where they will handle individual applications, in English or French, from their country of origin. Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, their responsibilities will include:

• examining and processing applications in accordance with the Court procedures and internal guidelines. Applications will primarily include prima facie inadmissible cases and cases which can be processed in a standard manner;
• drafting decisions, minutes, reports, notes and other documents;
• maintaining correspondence with applicants and, where appropriate, with Governments and third parties;
• advising applicants on the conditions of admissibility of applications to the Court and provide them with all relevant information;
• ensuring legal analysis and assisting experienced case-lawyers in the preparation of Chamber cases for examination by the Court;
• drafting of Chamber judgments and decisions and attending the Court’s sessions;
• undertaking studies and research relating to the Court’s case-law and domestic law as well as comparative and international law.

In addition, one candidate can be allocated to the Department of Social Rights and Secretariat of the European Committee of Social Rights. The participant allocated for this position will contribute to the preparation of collective complaints and reporting work depending on competence and experience. Priority will be given to candidates with judicial experience in the fields of labor and employment law, social security and health, child and family protection or other aspects of social rights falling within the scope of the Charter and the purview of the European Committee of Social Rights.

2. Length and available positions

• Number of positions: 12
• Duration: 12 months
• Training period: from Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 27 August 2027

3. Eligibility Criteria

The requirements to join one of the case-processing units of the Court’s Registry are the following:

• be a judge (ordinary or administrative) or a prosecutor;
• have about 5 to 10 years’ work experience;
• have a thorough command of French or English, including the ability to draft legal decisions.

The requirements to join the Department of Social Rights and Secretariat of the European Committee of Social Rights are the following:

• be a judge (ordinary or administrative) or a prosecutor;
• have about 5 to 10 years’ work experience in a legal profession, preferably in an area related to social rights (or human rights more generally);
• have a thorough command of English or French, including the ability to draft legal decisions.

4. Supporting documentation

Participants are required to provide the following supporting documents (PDF format is recommended):

1)         a curriculum vitae in Europass format, in French or in English;

2)  a cover letter, in French or in English (to be included in the online application form). If applying for the Department of Social Rights, this must be clearly indicated in the cover letter..

3)  the authorisation from their hierarchy permitting participation in a long-term traineeship. EJTN is fully aware that participants might not be able to provide this document by the end of the application period. However, it will be requested at a later stage and participants are encouraged to submit their leave request to the appropriate authority as soon as possible.

5. Calendar

6. Financial policy

Participants will receive a daily allowance of €120 for the entire duration of the training period.

For more detailed information, candidates must consult the EJTN financial policy applicable to long-term training periods (attached to the call for applications).

7. Deadline

Candidates from all EU Member States participating in the Justice Programme of the European Union and with strong motivation are invited to submit their applications by 15 October 2025, 18:00 (Brussels time).

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (CJEU) – 2026/2027

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions (attached to the call for applications) as well as the EJTN financial policy, which provide detailed information about the EJTN long-term training scheme.

1. Presentation

A total of 15 long-term training periods will be implemented at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg.

EJTN trainees will be assigned either to the Cabinet of a Member of the Court of Justice or the General Court. Their tasks will depend on the Cabinet’s needs and primarily involve supporting the designated Judge Rapporteur or Advocate General in processing cases and drafting decisions. Trainees will not participate in deliberations.

Alternatively, candidates may apply for a placement at the Directorate for Research and Documentation (DRD). Trainees selected for the DRD will focus on judicial research and case analysis in support of the Court’s work.

2. Length and available positions

• Number of positions: 15
• Duration: 6 or 12 months
• Training period: from Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 26 February 2027 (6 months) or Tuesday, 31 August 2027 (12 months)

3. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a long-term training period at the CJEU, candidates must:

• be a judge or a prosecutor from an EU Member State;
• have at least one year of professional experience as a judge or prosecutor;
• be familiar with EU law;
• have a proven adequate knowledge of French to be able to provide support to the Cabinet members or the DRD in processing files and drafting decisions;
• have a good command of another EU language.

Candidates are requested to clearly indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying for a placement in a Cabinet at the Court of Justice, the General Court, or in the DRD.

4. Supporting documentation

Participants are required to provide the following supporting documents (PDF format is recommended):

1) a curriculum vitae in Europass format, in French or in English;

2) a cover letter, in French or in English (to be included in the online application form);

3) a proof of proficiency in French (e.g., course certificate, legal publication, etc.);

4) the authorisation from their hierarchy to participate in a long-term traineeship (if not available by the deadline, it must be provided later);

5) (Optional) a sworn statement certifying that the applicant is not subject to any criminal or disciplinary proceedings (templates provided).

5. Calendar

6. Financial policy

Participants will receive a daily allowance of €120 for the entire duration of the training period.

For more detailed information, candidates must consult the EJTN financial policy applicable to long-term training periods (attached to the call for applications).

7. Deadline

Candidates from all EU Member States participating in the Justice Programme of the European Union and with strong motivation are invited to submit their applications by 15 October 2025, 18:00 (Brussels time).

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT EUROJUST – 2026

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions (attached to the call for applications) as well as the EJTN financial policy, which provide detailed information about the EJTN long-term training scheme.

1. Presentation

A total of 20 3-months long-term training placements will be implemented at the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in The Hague, Netherlands. Eurojust is a specialised hub where national judicial authorities work closely together to fight serious organised cross-border crime. The role of Eurojust is to help make Europe a safer place by coordinating the work of national authorities – from the EU Member States as well as third States – in investigating and prosecuting transnational crime.

During a long-term training period at Eurojust, the participants will be assigned to the National Desk of their Member State. They will be fully engaged in the daily tasks, handling operational cases and projects under the supervision of the National Member.

2. Duration and available positions

• Number of placements: 20
• Duration: 3 months
• Training periods: the program will be divided into three cohorts as follows:

• Each National Desk has indicated its specific preferences, as detailed in the table below. A Desk may accommodate several trainees, depending on the budget.

3. Requirements

The requirements to participate in the long-term training scheme at Eurojust are the following:

• Be a practicing prosecutor or judge (preferably investigative judge) in an EU Member State;
• Have practical experience dealing with international judicial cooperation in criminal matters, such as executing or issuing European Investigation Orders, European Arrest Warrants, or mutual legal assistance requests;;
• Have at least three years of practical experience in the field of criminal law;
• Have a sufficient level of English to work in an international

4. Supporting documentation

Participants are required to provide the following supporting documents in PDF format:

• a curriculum vitae in Europass format in English;
• a cover letter in English (to be included in the application form);
• the authorisation from their hierarchy permitting participation in a long-term traineeship. EJTN is fully aware that participants might not be able to provide this document by the end of the application period. However, it will be requested at a later stage and participants are encouraged to submit their leave request to the appropriate authority as soon as possible.

5. Calendar

6. Financial policy

Participants will receive a daily allowance of €120 for the entire duration of the training period.

For more detailed information, candidates must consult the EJTN financial policy applicable to long-term training periods (attached to the call for applications).

7. Deadline

Candidates from all EU Member States participating in the Justice Programme of the European Union and with strong motivation are invited to submit their applications by 15 October 2025, 18:00 (Brussels time).

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE – 2026/2027

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions (attached to the call for applications) as well as the EJTN financial policy, which provide detailed information about the EJTN long-term training scheme.

1. Presentation

A total of 6 long-term training periods will be implemented at the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Luxembourg.

EJTN trainees will be assigned to one of the following units: the Operations Unit, the Legal Service, or the Data Protection Office.

• Trainees in the Operations Unit will work closely with a European Prosecutor and participate in daily activities, supporting the exercise of operational prerogatives by preparing briefs, legal analyses, and contributing to crosscutting projects.
• Trainees in the Legal Service will assist in drafting legal advice related to the EPPO’s legal framework, including its interaction with national criminal law and criminal procedural law.
• The trainee in the Data Protection Office will work specifically on data protection issues impacting the operational work of the EPPO.

2. Length and available positions

• Number of positions: 6
• Duration: 6 months
• Training period: from Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 26 February 2027
• Distribution:
• Operations Unit: 3 or 4 places
• Legal Service: 1 or 2 places
• Data Protection Office: 1 place

3. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a long-term training period at the EPPO, candidates must:

• be an active prosecutor, an investigating judge, or a criminal law judge from an EU Member State participating in the EPPO;
• have at least three years of professional experience as a prosecutor/judge/;
• have experience working at the national level in matters related to judicial cooperation in criminal matters;
• have a good knowledge of English (working language) at least equivalent to a level B2.

Specific requirements:

• For the Legal Service: be familiar with EU law;
• For the Operations Unit: have experience in economic investigations.

A good knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.

Candidates are requested to clearly indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying for a placement in the Operations Unit, the Legal Service, or the Data Protection Office.

4. Supporting documentation

Participants are required to provide the following supporting documents (PDF format is recommended):

1) a curriculum vitae in Europass format, in English;

2) a cover letter in English (to be included in the online application form);

3) the authorisation from their hierarchy to participate in a long-term traineeship from 1 September 2026 to 26 February 2027 (if not available by the deadline, it must be provided later).

5. Calendar

6. Financial policy

Participants will receive a daily allowance of €120 for the entire duration of the training period.

For more detailed information, candidates must consult the EJTN financial policy applicable to long-term training periods (attached to the call for applications).

7. Deadline

Candidates from all EU Member States participating in the Justice Programme of the European Union and with strong motivation are invited to submit their applications by 15 October 2025, 18:00 (Brussels time).