Corporate publications

Being unsuccessful in a selection exercise can be disappointing, particularly after significant preparation. This guidance sets out practical steps you can take to reflect, regroup, and reapply

This guidance statement sets expectations on candidates’ acceptable use of AI tools within the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) selection process. It aims to maintain the integrity and fairness of the appointment process whilst supporting responsible use of AI in candidate applications. 

Guidance sent to statutory consultees on providing statutory consultation.

Guidance for candidates on the JACs approach to 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).

Document contains positive and negative examples of how to provide evidence against the skills and abilities in the unified Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF) for non-legal roles.

Framework for all non-legal recruitment exercises launching after October 2025.

Framework for all legal exercises launching after October 2025.

This policy document applies to salaried judicial office holders to whom Lord Chancellor terms & conditions apply. It sets out the Lord Chancellor’s policy for salaried part-time working.

Document contains positive and negative examples of how to provide evidence against the skills and abilities in the unified Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF).