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Moving to a unified framework for assessing Judicial Skills and Abilities

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From October 2025, the JAC will begin implementing the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF) across our selection exercises.
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Updates

Background on the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework

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The judiciary, Judicial College and Judicial Appointments Commission have worked together to update the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF), a single, unified framework that will align judicial recruitment, training, and appraisal processes.
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Updates

Judicial careers: advice for solicitor candidates

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Taking that first step towards becoming a judge can be daunting. But as solicitors, we possess a wealth of skills that make us excellent candidates. This blog explains how best to prepare for a judicial role.
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Blogs

Could you become a Salaried Employment Judge?

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This month, the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) launches a selection exercise to recruit 36 full-time equivalent salaried Employment Judges.
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Blogs

Applications for Senior President of Tribunals

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The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new Senior President of Tribunals as a successor to Sir Keith Lindblom.
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Updates

Appointment of High Court Judge: John McKendrick KC

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Appointments

New Senior Judicial Commissioner appointed

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His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane as a Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for three years commencing 1 May 2025.
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Appointments

Latest Diversity Update published

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The JAC has today published its latest Diversity Update.
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Publications; Updates

Judicial Diversity Forum – update on judicial diversity priorities and actions for 2025

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The Judicial Diversity Forum (JDF) has today published an update on the wide range of actions that its members are undertaking, both collectively and individually, to achieve a more diverse and inclusive judiciary.
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Publications; Updates

Judicial Skills and Abilities: revised Framework published by Judicial Office

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The Judicial Office has today published a revised Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework, following a review led by Lady Justice Falk supported by a steering group which included JAC Commissioners, Lord Justice Mark Warby and Professor Chris Bones.
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Publications; Updates