Tag: Applications
Court of Appeal vacancies: December 2025
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.
President of the Family Division: December 2025
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.
Moving to a unified framework for assessing Judicial Skills and Abilities
From October 2025, the JAC will begin implementing the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework (JSAF) across our selection exercises.
Judicial careers: advice for solicitor candidates
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.
Could you become a Salaried Employment Judge?
This month, the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) launches a selection exercise to recruit 36 full-time equivalent salaried Employment Judges.
Applications for Senior President of Tribunals
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.
Judicial Skills and Abilities: revised Framework published by Judicial Office
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.