District Judge Pre-Application Seminars 2024
Seminar Dates: 14 & 20 November 2024
There is a recording available of the JAC sections for this seminar. If you would like access to these recordings, please email JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk.
Application Window: 26 November 2024 – 17 December 2024
JAC Information Page: Vacancy details | Judicial Appointments Commission
Seminar Advert:
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in November to recruit District Judges. This exercise is for 80 vacancies in London and the South East only.
The seminar
The Judicial Office is organising a pre-application seminar that will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 14th November 2024 5-6:15pm and Wednesday 20th November 2024 5-6:15pm.
The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up-to-date guidance and advice on the JAC’s selection process. As well as the JAC, you will also hear from current serving District Judges.
Candidates must have 5 years post qualification legal experience and are expected to have at least 15 sitting days as a judge or in a quasi-judicial capacity.
Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups (women, ethnic minority candidates, disabled candidates, solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives).
Training is provided for all appointed.
For more information on the District Judge role please visit District judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary