When asked by the Lord Chancellor, the JAC takes part in selection for judicial roles. You can read about some of these roles on the judiciary website:
Selecting people for senior judicial roles
The selection process for these senior roles is slightly different to other roles.
Senior selection panels
The most suitable candidate is chosen by a selection panel. Each panel is made up of 5 members, including lay people, and is chaired by the Lady Chief Justice or by a person they nominate. The person currently in the role is not allowed to sit on the panel to choose their successor.
Selection process
Most steps of the application process are similar to those for other roles in that applicants need to:
- send in an application letter, and judgment and/or examples of written work, for some roles a written plan is also required
- submit details for two independent assessors
Statutory consultation takes place as well as additional consultation, undertaken with members of the senior judiciary, relevant professional bodies and civil servants.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying for a senior judicial role, visit our vacancies page to view open and upcoming future posts. Find out if you’re eligible and what you need to know before you apply.