Law student for the Ministry of Justice's department

In the Ministry of Justice's department, we work to safeguard the fundamental principles of the rule of law and to ensure that Denmark is a safe and secure society.

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the overall criminal case chain and a number of legal areas, including criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, human rights, civil procedure and EU law. In the ministry we provide, among other things, legal advice to the government and other authorities, prepare new regulation within the Ministry of Justice's area of responsibility, answer questions from the Folketing and citizen inquiries, and much more.

We offer

you a study-relevant job in an exciting and strong professional environment where the quality of work is highly valued and where there is a focus on your development. You will be attached to one of the department's offices. The work varies depending on office placement, but includes, among other things, preparing notes, concrete legal case processing, information gathering, etc.

We are seeking law students for several offices, including the Legal Department, the Police and Criminal Law Department, and the Civil and Enforcement Department. You can read more about the different departments and offices in the Ministry of Justice on our website ( The Department | Ministry of Justice ).

A student job with us will give you a good insight into the work as a legal trainee in the Ministry of Justice's department, and there will be an opportunity to move between offices and thus gain insight into different areas of expertise and workflows.

Salary and employment terms

The average weekly working time will be 15 hours. By agreement with the respective head of office there will be the possibility to take time off during exam periods.

Employment and remuneration will be made in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organization – The Public Sector, as well as the collective agreement for clerks, laboratory technicians and IT staff (HK), where you will be placed depending on your experience.

It is a condition of employment that you can obtain security clearance.

We are seeking

skilled and motivated law students. You must have passed Year 1 of the law program.

You can apply

for the positions electronically, and your application must be received by 2 November 2026 at 12:00 .

The application should include a CV, transcripts and any statements from previous employers.

All interested, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to apply.

We expect to conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Find more information about the Ministry of Justice's area at www.justitsministeriet.dk under Careers. You are also welcome to contact legal trainee Clara Worsaae Møller at telephone +45 21 34 63 75 or [email protected] if you have questions about employment as a student in the Ministry of Justice's department.