Interpreting traineeships are primarily aimed at newly qualified conference interpreters whose language combination is of interest to the Interpretation Directorate. The aim is to enable newly qualified interpreters to be supervised as they perfect their interpreting skills, particularly in legal interpreting, which involves the preparation of case-files, terminological research and practical exercises in a ‘silent booth'.

Who can apply: Newly qualified EU nationals conference interpreters with a diploma in conference interpreting.

Applicants must have at least two passive EU languages or a second active EU language. Applicants must also be able to read French.

Also, applicants must have not already held a post or undertaken a traineeship – either paid or unpaid – lasting more than six weeks in an EU institution or body

Duration: 10-12 weeks (applications to be made once a year between July and September).

Paid: Yes. The same as the general program.

To apply, check the eligibility criteria and find out about the precise application deadlines, visit: EU CV Online.

Die EU bietet schon lange Praktikumsmöglichkeiten in ihren Delegationen in der ganzen Welt an. Die Praktika sind insbesondere Studierenden und jungen Hochschulabsolventinnen und -absolventen vorbehalten. Es handelt sich um ein Bildungsprojekt, daher ist keine vertragliche Bindung und kein Beschäftigungsverhältnis mit der Delegation vorgesehen.

Wer kann sich bewerben? Je nach Art des Praktikums in den EU-Delegationen können sich EU-Bürgerinnen und -Bürger, Staatsangehörige von Kandidatenländern, deren Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der EU abgeschlossen sind, und Staatsangehörige des Gastlandes bewerben. Für ein bezahltes Praktikum müssen die Bewerber/innen einen Abschluss an einer Universität oder einer gleichwertigen Hochschuleinrichtung erworben haben (mindestens Bachelor-Niveau). Unbezahlte Pflichtpraktika stehen Studierenden im 3., 4. oder 5. Studienjahr an einer Universität oder anderen Hochschuleinrichtung offen. Die Bewerber/innen müssen die Arbeitssprache der EU-Delegation beherrschen. Kenntnisse in der Amtssprache des Gastlandes sind ein Plus.

Dauer: höchstens 6 Monate

Bezahlt: für junge Absolventinnen und Absolventen mit weniger als einem Jahr Berufserfahrung.
Unbezahlte Pflichtpraktika: für Studierende, die bereits im Gastland wohnen und studieren.

Every year, the Court of Justice of the European Union offers a limited number of paid traineeships in the chambers of Members of the Court of Justice and the General Court of the European Union and in the administrative departments of the Court.

Traineeships at the Court of Justice of the European Union are offered across a wide range of administrative and support services. These include directorates responsible for human resources, budget and financial affairs, buildings and security, multilingualism (legal translation and interpretation), library services, research and documentation, communication, protocol and visits, and information technology, as well as units such as projects and terminological coordination. Opportunities are also available within the office of the Legal Adviser on Administrative Matters and the registries of both the Court of Justice and the General Court.

Who can apply: EU nationals who have obtained a three-year bachelor's degree in any subject. 

For the traineeships undertaken in the chambers of Judges or Advocates Generals and for certain services, a diploma in law, political sciences, (economics or an associated field is required.

Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of one official language of the European Union and a good knowledge of another official language. In view of the nature of the working environment, a good knowledge of French or English is necessary.

Also, applicants must have not already held a post or undertaken a traineeship – either paid or unpaid – lasting more than six weeks in an EU institution or body

Duration: 5 months.

Paid: Yes. Trainees receive a grant of approximately €2 400 per month (equivalent to 75% of the minimum social wage for a skilled worker in Luxembourg). This grant is not subject to the tax regime applicable to EU officials and other agents.

Under certain conditions, trainees will receive a one-time travel allowance, currently set at €150.

Starting Dates:

• 1^st of March to 31^st of July (applications to be made between July and September of the previous year)
• 1^st of October to the end of February (applications to be made between February and April of each year)

To apply, check the eligibility criteria and find out about the precise application deadlines, visit: EU CV Online.

Der Europäische Rechnungshof vergibt zwei Mal pro Jahr Praktika in den für seine Tätigkeit relevanten Arbeitsbereichen.

Wer kann sich bewerben: EU-Bürgerinnen und -Bürger, die entweder einen anerkannten Hochschulabschluss erworben oder mindestens vier Hochschulsemester in einem für den Rechnungshof relevanten Fach (Audit, Haushalt, Rechnungslegung, Verwaltung, Personalwesen, Übersetzung, Kommunikation, internationale Beziehungen, Recht) absolviert haben.

Dauer: Zwischen 3 und 6 Monaten.

Vergütung:  1600 EUR/Monat.

Beginn: Jedes Jahr am 1. April und 1. Oktober.