Join Us Where Law, Learning and Europe Meet

Welcome to the Academy of European Law (ERA) – where over 30 years of expertise meet a modern, collaborative working culture. Located in Trier, in the heart of Europe, our international team delivers innovative training and networking opportunities for legal professionals from all over the continent and beyond.

At ERA, we believe in sharing knowledge, building professional connections, and supporting those who apply European law in practice. Whether it’s personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities or genuine team spirit – with us, you will not only work for Europe, but also with Europe in a purposeful setting.

Open positions

Why ERA?

Icons representing employee benefits at ERA: Multi-national team, Open feedback culture, Occupational health care, Individual pension scheme, Further training programmes, Regular team events, Flexible working time organisation, Mobile office option 50%, and Environmental sustainability.

Would you like to join the ERA team? Here's how it works in a nutshell!

Simple application

Applies to all applicants

Multi-stage recruitment process

Additional steps for job profiles with international focus or managerial positions.

Application

Click the "Open positions" button to see if there is a job vacancy you can apply for. If not, we also welcome cold applications.

Selection

Don't worry — we reply to everyone who applies for a position at ERA! You will soon receive an email or telephone call from us letting you know if you have been selected for the next stage.

Online interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute online interview to get to know each other and discuss our respective expectations.

Psychological assessment

For Shortlisted candidates for managerial positions the next step is a psychological assessment by means of a test and/or an interview.

Invitation to on-site interview

In case of further mutual interest, things are getting (even more) serious and you will be invited to a face-to-face interview!

Fasten your seatbelt: this second interview may even include a written test (30-60 minutes) to better assess your aptitudes in relation to the vacancy. During this interview we will get a more detailed picture of you and your professional and personal qualifications.

Contract offer

If you have impressed us in the personal interview, we will be happy to make you a contract offer and welcome you to our team once you have signed the contract.