Thinking of applying in the future? Get experience by being a mock candidate.
We are currently quality assuring the qualifying tests for District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) 2010 selection exercise. We are looking for participants with experience in either the crime jurisdiction or the family jurisdiction and for participants with experience in both to sit one or two tests in either one or both jurisdictions.
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Applying for a judicial position is a competitive business, and so the JAC always encourages prospective candidates to gain as much knowledge and experience of our processes as possible. Even if you are not planning on making an application immediately, it's never too soon to start your preparation. Being a mock candidate is an extremely valuable opportunity for anyone considering applying for a judicial post in the future.
As part of the quality assurance process, the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) pilots the qualifying tests and role play scenarios for specific selection exercises. We also use mock interviews as part of the training of our selection panels. The mock selection activities are held at Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9LH.
If you would like your details to be held for this purpose, please complete the Dry Run Application Form. This will enable us to select a diverse range of appropriate individuals for specific exercises and ensure that you will be invited only to the exercises which match your experience and interests.
When you have completed the Application Form - submit it via our secure upload service.
Please note that by participating you will disqualify yourself from applying to the selection exercise for which you have been a mock candidate. You will, of course, be free to apply for other positions running concurrently or afterwards.