Tag: Applications

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has published its Diversity Update for January 2026 , setting out progress and analysis in support of its statutory duty to encourage diversity in the range of candidates available for judicial appointment.

The judiciary plays an important role in our society. But there are a lot of commonly held misconceptions about judges – who appoints them, their backgrounds and who can be a judge. In this blog, we’ll address some common myths about the judiciary and provide some insight into the judicial appointments process along the way.

The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend candidates to fill up to seven vacancies in the Court of Appeal.

The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new President of the Family Division, as successor to Sir Andrew McFarlane who is retiring at Easter 2026.

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

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.

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

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.

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.