We have worked with the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF) working group chaired by Lady Justice Falk to create a unified framework called the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF). It aligns the standards used for recruiting, training and appraising judicial roles. Read more about:
What this means for candidates
This change means that:
- up to September 2025, all recruitment exercises will continue to use the existing competency frameworks and JAC Skills and Abilities frameworks
- from October 2025, all new exercises will use the JSAF framework
When you apply for a role, the advert and information page will clearly highlight which framework will apply. This will not change throughout the process.
Guidance for candidates
To help with your application under the JSAF framework, see guidance on demonstrating JSAF skills for non-legal roles.