Corporate publications

Guidance for candidates on the JACs approach to statutory consultation.

The judicial appointments process is a complex, multi-stage system which requires vast amounts of collaboration with other organisations. We work closely with organisations across the legal sector to plan and deliver judicial selection processes and ensure that eligible candidates are encouraged, prepared, and supported to apply for judicial roles. 

Guidance sent to statutory consultees on providing statutory consultation.

Defining the process for selecting candidates to join the pool of judges from which requests to act as judges of the High Court are made under section 9(1) of the Senior Courts Act (SCA).

Guidance on JAC application and selection processes. This document is written for candidates applying for legal roles advertised before October 2025.

A guide to help candidates prepare for selection day, including information on selection days, assessment frameworks, example questions and top tips.