Traineeship applications for March-July 2027 session now open

Applications are now open for the March-July 2027 session of the traineeship programme at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

This is a paid traineeship that offers graduates the opportunity to gain valuable professional skills and hands-on experience within one of the EU’s key institutions. Trainees work in a multilingual and international environment, contributing to the day-to-day functioning of the Court while getting first-hand insight into the work of the EU’s main judicial institution.

It is important to note that the programme is not limited to law graduates. Candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply – from law, political science, economics and international relations to IT, engineering, architecture or archival studies.

This session will run from 1 March to 31 July 2027. Participants will be placed either in

  • Members’ Chambers, working directly with Judges or Advocates General (more legally-focused roles)
  • Administrative services, such as Translation, Budget, Human Resources, IT, Communications, Buildings and Security, and the Registries.

Trainees receive a monthly grant of around €2 400.

An inclusive traineeship programme is also available for candidates with a recognised disability.

Who can apply?

Applicants must

  • be a citizen of an EU Member State (some exceptions may apply)
  • hold a university degree or diploma in any field of study; for traineeships in the Members’ Chambers, a degree in law, political science, economics or a related field is required
  • have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and a good knowledge of another EU language; a good knowledge of French or English is required
  • have not already held a post or undertaken a traineeship lasting more than six weeks in an EU institution or body

How to apply

You can submit your application via EU CV Online. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2026.

For more information about the programme, visit our traineeships page.

Our section on the Court’s departments provides further information about the work of each individual service.