LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS (ECtHR) – 2027/2028

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 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 may 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: 10 months
• Training period: from Monday 30 August 2027 to Friday 30 June 2028

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 submit the following supporting documents in PDF format:

• a curriculum vitae in Europass format, in French or in English;
• a cover letter in French or in English (to be included in the application form). If applying for the Department of Social Rights, this must be clearly indicated in the cover letter.

These are the mandatory documents required by the host institution. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional supporting documents permitted under the General Conditions that may strengthen their application and demonstrate their qualifications, experience and/or motivation.

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (CJEU) – 2027/2028

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions 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 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 10 months
• Training period: from Wednesday 1 September 2027 to Friday 25 February 2028 (6 months) or Friday 30 June 2028 (10 months)

3. Eligibility Criteria

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

• 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.

4. Supporting documentation

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

• a curriculum vitae in Europass format, in French or in English;
• a cover letter in French or in English (to be included in the application form);
• a proof of proficiency in French. Candidates are invited to provide any document demonstrating their level of proficiency in French (e.g. a language certificate or a legal publication in French). This requirement will be verified by the national training institution and the host institution during the assessment of the application;
• (Optional) a sworn statement certifying that the applicant is not subject to any criminal or disciplinary proceedings (templates provided).

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.

These documents are mandatory (with the exception of the sworn statement) required by the host institution. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional supporting documents permitted under the General Conditions that may strengthen their application and demonstrate their qualifications, experience and/or motivation.

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE (EPPO) – 2027/2028

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions 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 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 different legal projects. They can also be involved in the permanent chamber support activities.
• Trainees in the Legal Service will inter alia assist in drafting legal opinions and analyses, as well as performing legal research 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 placements: 6
• Duration: 6 months
• Training period: from Monday 30 August 2027 to Friday 25 February 2028

Distribution (indicative):

• Operations Unit: 3 or 4 places
• Legal Service Unit: 1 or 2 places
• Data Protection Office: 1 place

3. Eligibility Criteria

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

• 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 cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters;
• have a good knowledge of English (working language) at least equivalent to a level B2;
• A good knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.

Candidates for the Legal Service Unit should be familiar with EU law, while those for the Operations Unit should have experience in economic investigations.

4. Supporting documentation

Participants are required to submit 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).

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.

These are the mandatory documents required by the host institution. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional supporting documents permitted under the General Conditions that may strengthen their application and demonstrate their qualifications, experience and/or motivation.

LONG-TERM TRAINING PERIODS AT EUROJUST – 2027

Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the long-term training General Conditions 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 periods 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 countries – 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. Length and available positions

• Number of placements: 20
• Duration: 3 months
• Training periods: the programme 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.

Participants from all EU Member States (except Denmark) are encouraged to apply.

3. Eligibility Criteria

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 submit 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).

These are the mandatory documents required by the host institution. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional supporting documents permitted under the General Conditions that may strengthen their application and demonstrate their qualifications, experience and/or motivation.