After selection day

You will be told the outcome of your application in writing.

If you are unsuccessful at the Selection Day stage of the process, you can request a written explanation. You should make this request within six weeks of the date of the letter informing you that you have not been successful. We will aim to respond to your request within four working weeks.

If you are successful the next stage of the process is:

Statutory Consultation
As required under sections 88(3) and 94(3) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (CRA), summary reports on candidates likely to be considered for selection by the Commission are sent to the Lord Chief Justice and to another person who has held the post or has relevant experience.

When it makes selections, the Commission considers these responses, together with other information about a candidate, and may decide not to follow the views expressed by the consultees.