Additional Resources

Judicial Appointments Commission Resources

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) website has a wealth of resources to help with an application to the judiciary. Below are a couple of helpful links to assist you with a future judicial application.

We suggest signing up to the JAC’s monthly e-newsletter which provides updates about open and forthcoming exercises. Judging Your Future – Judicial Appointments Commission

JAC Outreach Programmes:

  • JAC Targeted Outreach Programme
    • The Targeted Outreach and Research (TOR) team leads initiatives which specifically respond to the need to improve judicial diversity. The small team is separate from the JAC selection process and engages directly with candidates from under-represented groups to support them through their judicial applications.
  • Pre-Application Judicial Education Programme (PAJE) – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
    • The programme supports talented lawyers from under-represented groups to feel more equipped, confident and prepared when considering applying for a future judicial role.

JAC Resources:

Judicial Office Resources

The Judicial Office run outreach seminars to support judicial applications. Please check the Upcoming Events page regularly to get updates.

Judicial Office Schemes:

  • Judicial Outreach Mentoring Scheme
    • This scheme is aimed at boosting and encouraging greater diversity at all levels of the judiciary.
  • Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme
    • The Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme (JWSS) gives eligible legal practitioners who are considering a career in judicial office an insight into the work of a judge. 

Other Resources

  • Equal Treatment Bench Book – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
    • The Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB) aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts and tribunals. It helps enable effective communication and suggests steps which should increase participation by all parties.