Case Studies

"Having given advice for 20 years, I wanted a different role making the decisions.  But I didn't want to be made a judge in the autumn of my professional life, as a sort of semi-retirement.  If able, I wanted to have good run as a judge - a second career."
Gary Hickinbottom - High Court Judge  
"The one thing that I hope my appointment will do is encourage other solicitors and young Asians to apply"
Ray Singh - Recorder
"Being involved as a judge full-time, improving standards and promulgating best practice, is very rewarding."
Marion Rickman - Fee Paid Legal Member of the Mental Health Tribunal 
"It is a fascinating, wonderful job."
Judith Gleeson - Senior Immigration Judge
"The 20 days a year that I sit are one of the most enjoyable parts of my professional life."
Richard Wright - Deputy District Judge
"The JAC does what it says on the tin, judges are now appointed solely on merit."
Mark Hinchliffe - Deputy President of the HESC Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal

"For the application form itself, I used as many practical examples as I could..."
Gabrielle Jan Posner - Crown Court Recorder