About the opportunity
The European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking a Legal Trainee for its Library Services team within the Information Governance Division of the Directorate General Secretariat. The trainee will provide information services and legal research support to the ECB’s lawyers, utilizing print resources and online legal databases. The role involves developing topic-based alerts, designing business solutions, and contributing to innovative library services, including the testing of AI tools. The position is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and offers an opportunity to gain experience in an institutional environment and insight into various legal topics related to the ECB’s activities.
Funding and benefits
- Monthly trainee grant of €1,170.
- Accommodation allowance.
Who can apply?
- EU nationals eligible for the ECB traineeship programme.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in law.
- Advanced (C1) command of English.
- Intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU.
- Awareness of and interest in the ECB, the European System of Central Banks, Economic and Monetary Union, and European banking supervision.
- Experience using document management systems and legal databases (e.g., EUR-Lex, InfoCuria, Westlaw).
- Advanced knowledge of the MS Office package.
Required documents
- Not specified
When to apply
- Closing date: 24.08.2026
How to apply
- Register or login to the ECB talent portal.
- Submit the application through the official application methods page.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- EU nationals holding at least a Bachelor's degree in law.
- Candidates demonstrating an awareness of and interest in the ECB, European banking supervision, and economic union.
- Individuals experienced in using legal databases, document management systems, and office software.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position offers a fixed monthly trainee grant and accommodation allowance rather than a regular staff salary.
- Relocation to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is mandatory for this on-site library services role.
- Exact application document requirements are unspecified and must be checked on the ECB portal.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This traineeship fits the goals of law graduates seeking to combine traditional legal research skills with exposure to legal tech and AI tools within an international institutional setting.
Our take
Law graduates interested in information governance and central banking legal research should seriously consider applying for this targeted traineeship.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
Official-source verified
