Judicial Appointments Commission
Eleri Rees
Circuit Judge
"The job is varied and stimulating. If you enjoy dealing with people I cannot think of a better opportunity."
Gary Hickinbottom
High Court
Gary Hickinbottom applied for his first salaried judging post after 20 years as a solicitor because he wanted a different role, making the decisions.
Ray Singh
Recorder
Ray Singh, appointed a Recorder on the Northern Circuit in 2009, was only the second Asian solicitor to be appointed to the role.
Marion Rickman
Fee Paid Legal Member of the Mental Health Tribunal
Marion Rickman has experienced both the old and the new way of appointing judges.
Judith Gleeson
Senior Immigration Judge
Judge Judith Gleeson says of her role as a Senior Immigration Judge: "It is a fascinating, wonderful job."
Richard Wright
Deputy District Judge
"The 20 days a year that I sit are one of the most enjoyable parts of my professional life."
Selection exercises open for application
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Closing date: 25 February 2010
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Closing date: 11 February 2010
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Selection exercises in progress
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Shortlisting
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Shortlisting
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Shortlisting
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Shortlisting
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Shortlisting
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Forthcoming selection exercises
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Expected start date: 03/10 Register your interest for Senior Circuit Judge - Judge to the Patents County Court
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Expected start date: 03/10 Register your interest for Fee Paid Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal
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Expected start date: 03/10 Register your interest for Regional Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals
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Expected start date: 03/10 Register your interest for High Court Judge
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Expected start date: 04/10 Register your interest for Circuit Judge
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The Application process
The Selection process
About the JAC
News
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04 February 2010
From today you can see an online example of a role-play exercise of the type you might face during our selection exercises for some posts such as Recorder or Deputy District Judge.
