Study: Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP)

HELP is the main educational Programme of the Council of Europe for legal professionals. Its aim is to train judges, prosecutors and lawyers, but also other professionals, where relevant, on European human rights standards. As well as the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, HELP covers other Council of Europe instruments such as the European Social Charter or CoE Conventions in key areas like data protection, violence against women or bioethics. A wide array of courses including: Access to Justice for Women; Alternative Measures to Detention and Community Sanctions; Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights; Child–friendly Justice; Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence; Ethics for Judges, Prosecutors and Lawyers; International Cooperation in Criminal Matters; Judges Upholding the Rule of Law; Judicial reasoning and Human Rights; Managing Foreign Prisoners (EuroPris); Personal Data Protection in Publication of Judicial Decisions; Transitional Justice and Human Rights; Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence for Law Enforcement. In order to access them, you will need to log in to your HELP account (click here to create/login to your HELP account). To view the catalogue of courses click here. 

Vacancies: Defence Forces Civilian Cyber Specialists (2 Roles) (Department of Defence)

The Department of Defence is recruiting for Defence Forces Civilian Cyber Specialists in both areas of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Resilience. The DF Civilian Cyber Specialist – Cyber Threat Intelligence will be responsible for collecting, analysing and distributing cyber threat intelligence and the DF Civilian Cyber Specialist – Resilience will be responsible for Information Assurance, Capability Development, Cyber Security Awareness, Strategic Risk Management and Audit. Deadline: 1 May. For more information on Publicjobs.ie click here.

Vacancy: Specialist - EU & International Law, Corporate Law Team (Europol)

The post of Specialist - EU & International Law is located in the Corporate Law Team, Institutional & Legal Affairs Department, Governance Directorate. The Governance Directorate is responsible for supporting and assisting Europol Management and the rest of the organisation by providing advice and maintaining strategic links with relevant EU bodies and law enforcement agencies of the Member States. The Specialist in EU & International Law provides expert legal advice on matters related to the EU's legal framework and international law. Deadline: 2 May. Click here for further information on the Europol website. 

Vacancy: Assistant Lecturer in Law (Maynooth University)

MU are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Lecturer in Law, on a specified purpose contract, for maternity leave cover, to support the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate Law programmes. Candidates should have an excellent broad knowledge of law. While applicants with specialisms in all areas of law are welcome, the School especially welcomes applicants with experience of or expertise in any one or more of the following areas: Child Law, Contract Law, Company Law, Criminal Law, Equity, Evidence Law, Family Law, Legal Research and Skills, and Property Law. Deadline: Monday 5 May 2025 at 23:30hrs (local Irish time). For more information see the Maynooth University eRecruitment Portal.  

Vacancy: Senior Specialist – Head of Team - Core International Crimes (Europol)

The post of Senior Specialist – Head of Team - Core International Crimes is located in Team Operations C, Counter-Terrorism (CT) Operations Unit, European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC), Operations Directorate. Specializing in the study, analysis, and reporting of serious violations of international law—such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes—the team’s work is integral to high-impact criminal investigations. The Head of Team will be responsible for driving key tasks, including information and evidence collection, research, and providing intelligence support to major investigations into core international crimes (CICs). Deadline: 6 May. Click here for further information on the Europol website. 

Vacancy: Transformation Delivery Lead (An Garda Síochana)

An Garda Síochána is seeking a Transformation Delivery Lead (Principal Officer level) to join the Strategy and Transformation function at Ashtown Gate, Dublin 15. Deadline: 12 May at 3pm. Click here for more information on Jobs.ie.

Vacancy: Head of Innovation and Continuous Improvement (An Garda Síochana)

An Garda Síochána is seeking a Head of Innovation & Continuous Improvement (Principal Officer level) to drive a culture of innovation and process improvement across the organisation. Click here to view information on Garda.ie. Deadline: 12 May at 3pm.

Vacancy: Director for Transformation Delivery (An Garda Síochana)

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 8 qualification and have substantial and extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation and strategic change programmes. Click here to view information on Garda.ie. Deadline: 12 May at 3pm.

Vacancy: Seconded National Expert - Equality Law

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is organising a call for expression of interest to constitute a reserve list for Seconded National Experts in the Equality, Roma and Social Rights Unit. The Equality, Roma and Social Rights Unit is responsible for three thematic areas: Anti-Racism and Non-Discrimination; Roma Inclusion; and the Social Rights. Deadline: 12 May at 13:00. Click here for more information on the FRA website. 

Vacancy: Seconded National Expert - National Human Rights Protection

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is organising a call for expression of interest to constitute a reserve list for Seconded National Experts in the Institutional Cooperation and EU Charter Unit. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) provides independent, evidence-based advice to policymakers, to help ensure full respect for fundamental rights across the EU, for everyone. To this end, the Agency collects and analyses information and data on a range of fundamental rights issues, provides assistance and expertise to EU Institutions and to EU Member States’ governments, raises rights awareness, communicates its findings, and strengthens cooperation and ties between fundamental rights actors. Deadline: 12 May at 13:00. Click here for more information on the FRA website.

Vacancy: Operational Analyst (Europol)

This selection procedure is intended to establish a reserve list of successful candidates. Europol delivers a number of products and services to national law enforcement agencies to support them in their fight against international serious and organised crime, as well as terrorism. The post holder will collect, process and analyse data and disseminate analytical findings to a wide range of stakeholders in the context of serious organised crime and terrorist investigations. Deadline: 22 May 2025 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone. For more information on the Europol website click here. 

Vacancy: Specialist – Researcher Emerging Technologies (Europol)

The aim of the Europol Innovation Lab is to foster innovation in the European Law Enforcement (LE) community by helping EU LEAs and Europol staff to make the most of emerging technologies and uptake innovation to support their investigations. The post holder is responsible for researching and tracking themes related to key emerging technologies and their impact on law enforcement. Deadline: 27 May 2025, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone. For more information on the Europol website click here.

Vacancy: International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel 

The International Protection Office is seeking Expressions of Interest for assignment to the International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel. There is currently no closing date for submitting an application however the IPO/ ISD may introduce a closing date at a later stage, if necessary. Click here for more information on Gov.ie website.    

Volunteer: Victim Support at Court 

Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. V-SAC's volunteers are extremely important to the support that given to victims and witnesses. Volunteers are provided with training and support to carry out the work effectively. Find out about being a volunteer here, and fill out a volunteer application form here.

ACJRD Newsletter and notice submissions

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