Who we are
The Directorate-General for Citizens' Rights, Justice and Institutional Affairs (DG IUST) is dedicated to supporting the European Parliament in its legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny roles. Our mission is to ensure that the Parliament operates effectively as a guardian of democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights, while remaining responsive to the needs of European citizens.
DG IUST is responsible for organising the work of the following parliamentary committees:
- Committee on Culture and Education (CULT);
- Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI);
- Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE);
- Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO);
- Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM);
- Committee on Petitions (PETI);
- Special committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS).
The Secretariat of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs supports the Members of the committee in their daily legislative and scrutiny work in the field of Justice and Home Affairs (from the organisation of committee meetings, the provision of advice on rules and legislative procedures, support in codecision legislative negotiations, support to the Chair and Coordinators, provision of briefing and feedback notes, etc.).
LIBE deals with i.e. legislative proposals in the field of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) including migration and asylum, border management, police cooperation, security and the fight against terrorism, judicial cooperation in criminal matters, fundamental rights including data protection and the rule of law.
Your tasks
Tasks will include:
- Contributing to the activities of the Secretariat, by working with different administrators on the preparation of legislative proposals, non-legislative own-initiative reports, oral questions and resolutions, discussions in committees, hearings, delegation visits, etc.;
- Participation in meetings and seminars;
- Drafting minutes
- Research and preparation of files;
- Contribution to working documents;
- Draft reports/opinions;
- Participation in the organisation of events (e.g. hearings and workshops).
You are
Trainees are considered as full members of our unit. We look for passionate, motivated and proactive graduates who can work independently but also as part of an international team.
An academic background in law or Justice and Home Affairs related and work or volunteer experience in any areas of LIBE competence will be appreciated.
Following their traineeship in our unit, several of former trainees have gone forward in their careers in LIBE-related areas (for instance, working with Members of the European Parliament and political groups of the European Parliament, public EU or national institutions dealing with JHA matters, or NGOs) and others have continued their studies in European Law.
The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.
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