Past selection exercises

00459: Immigration and Asylum Tribunal of the First-tier Chamber, Salaried Immigration Judge

Application stage closed : 28 January 2010

The Judicial Appointments Commission is looking to select up to 21 new Judges to join the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal at a variety of locations across England and Wales.

00467: High Court Judge

Application stage closed : 25 March 2010

The Lord Chancellor accepted the JAC's selection recommendations on 26 July 2010. All candidates who attended selection days have now been notified of the outcome by letter

00457: Upper Tribunal, Asylum and Immigration, Fee Paid Deputy Judge

Application stage closed : 17 December 2009

The Judicial Appointments Commission is looking for 40 Deputy Judges to sit in a fee paid capacity in the Upper Tribunal and deal with work arising from the right of appeal on asylum and immigration cases from the First-tier Tribunal.

00453: Recorder (Civil)

Application stage closed : 29 October 2009

00449: Taxing Masters of the Senior Courts (known as Costs Judges)

Application stage closed : 07 January 2010

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications from legally qualified candidates suitable for appointment as a Taxing Master of the Senior Courts, also known as a Costs Judge.

District Judge Civil

Application stage closed : 18 December 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is looking to select 78 District Judges - Civil for England and Wales, including posts in the Principal Registry of the Family Division and the Court of Protection, with a number of part-time opportunities.

Master of the Queen's Bench Division

Application stage closed : 08 October 2009

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications from legally qualified candidates suitable for appointment as a Master of the Queen's Bench Division.

Agricultural Land Tribunals, England and Wales - Lay Panel Member - Drainage (2009)

Application stage closed : 01 September 2009

If you are or have been a farmer, a tenant farmer, a manager of agricultural land or an expert in the drainage of land, there are opportunities to use your professional experience to help resolve cases brought to the Agricultural Land Tribunals.

Agricultural Land Tribunals, England and Wales - Lay Panel Member - Farmers (2009)

Application stage closed : 01 September 2009

If you are or have been a farmer, a tenant farmer, a manager of agricultural land or an expert in the drainage of land, there are opportunities to use your professional experience to help resolve cases brought to the Agricultural Land Tribunals.

Fee Paid Chairman of the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Application stage closed : 02 July 2009

The Competition Appeal Tribunal seeks an additional Chairman to hear appeal, judicial review and damages cases involving competition and telecommunications law.

Fee Paid Medically Qualified Tribunal Members

Application stage closed : 26 May 2009

The Tribunals Service performs a vital role in the delivery of justice through a variety of expert tribunals. To do that successfully it uses the expertise of professionals from outside the legal community.

Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) (2009)

Application stage closed : 19 March 2009

We are seeking 14 new salaried First-tier Judges to hear Social Security and Child Support appeals in the recently created Social Entitlement Chamber.

Senior Circuit Judge (Resident Judge) Birmingham

Application stage closed : 26 March 2009

The Judicial Appointments Commission is seeking applications from exceptional candidates to fill the post of resident Senior Circuit Judge at Birmingham Crown Court.

Recorder (South Eastern Circuit)

Application stage closed : 29 January 2009

Could you be a Recorder? There are 128 reasons why you might want to apply.

Regional Chairmen of Employment Tribunals

Application stage closed : 06 January 2009

The Judicial Appointments Commission is seeking to appoint two Regional Chairmen of Employment Tribunals for England and Wales, one based in Cardiff and one in London.

Salaried and Fee Paid Employment Judges - (formally referred to as Chairmen of Employment Tribunals) - full-time, part-time and fee paid

Application stage closed : 06 January 2009

If you have been a solicitor, barrister, advocate or Fellow of ILEX for at least five years you could be eligible to become a chairman in the Employment Tribunals.

Fee Paid Vice-President of the Valuation Tribunal for England

Application stage closed : 06 December 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission invites applications for the post of Vice-President(s), Valuation Tribunal for England (VTE). This is a fee paid position, requiring an average time commitment of two days per month.

Fee Paid Appointed Person, Trade Marks Registry

Application stage closed : 20 November 2008

Under new arrangements you can apply for this position if you have held a relevant qualification for five years and gained law related experience.

Copyright Tribunal Deputy Chairman

Application stage closed : 20 November 2008

Under new arrangements you can apply for this position if you have held a relevant qualification for five years and gained law related experience.

Assistant Judge Advocate General

Application stage closed : 23 October 2008

There are two pensionable posts open to lawyers with five years' experience.

Deputy District Judge (Magistrate's Court) 2008/09

Application stage closed : 07 August 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for the appointment of Deputy District Judge (Magistrates' Court).

Recorder, Midland, Circuit, 2008

Application stage closed : 29 July 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for the appointment of Recorder.

Salaried President of Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) 2008

Application stage closed : 24 July 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for appointment as President of Employment Tribunals for England and Wales.

Fee Paid Non-Legal Members of the First Tier Tax Chamber

Application stage closed : 21 July 2008

Interested in tax? An opportunity to be among the first sitting in the new First Tier Tax Chamber

Salaried Judge of the First Tier Tribunal

Application stage closed : 21 July 2008

Interested in tax? An opportunity to be among the first sitting in the new First Tier Tax Chamber.

Valuation Tribunal for England Part-time Salaried President 2008

Application stage closed : 14 July 2008

We only select the best... ...but you have to apply!

Fee Paid Judge of the First Tier Tax Chamber

Application stage closed : 06 July 2008

Interested in tax? An opportunity to be among the first sitting in the new First Tier Tax Chamber

Queen's Bench Masters, Admiralty Registrar and Bankruptcy Registrar

Application stage closed : 03 June 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications from legally qualified candidates suitable for appointment as Queen's Bench Masters, Admiralty Registrar and Bankruptcy Registrar.

Circuit Bench 2008

Application stage closed : 28 May 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for appointment as a Circuit Judge. The 79 vacancies are across England and Wales and part-time working options are available on each Circuit.

Regional Chairman - Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal

Application stage closed : 27 March 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications from candidates suitable for appointment as legally qualified salaried Regional Chairman for the Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal.

High Court 2008

Application stage closed : 04 March 2008

How are High Court Judges appointed? On merit.

Senior Circuit Judges - Birmingham

Application stage closed : 28 February 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for appointment as a Senior Circuit Judge in Birmingham.

Salaried Legal Member, Mental Health Review Tribunal

Application stage closed : 29 January 2008

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is inviting applications for the post of Salaried Legal Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT). This is the first time this post has been advertised as a salaried position.

Older Selection Exercises

Application stage closed : 01 January 2008

00459: Immigration and Asylum Tribunal of the First-tier Chamber, Salaried Immigration Judge 00454: First-tier Tribunal Health, Education and Social Care Chamber Salaried Tribunal Member (Specialist Medical) 00467: High Court Judge 00457: Upper Tribunal, Asylum and Immigration, Fee Paid Deputy Judge00453: Recorder (Civil)00449: Taxing Masters of the Senior Courts (known as Costs Judges)District Judge CivilMaster of the Queen’s Bench DivisionAgricultural Land Tribunals, England and Wales - Lay Panel Member – Drainage (2009)Agricultural Land Tribunals, England and Wales - Lay Panel Member – Farmers (2009)Fee Paid Chairman of the Competition Appeal TribunalFee Paid Medically Qualified Tribunal MembersFee Paid Member (Disability) of the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier TribunalSalaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) (2009)Senior Circuit Judge (Resident Judge) BirminghamDeputy Chamber Presidents of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber Senior Circuit Judge (Resident Judge) Western Circuit and Midland CircuitRecorder (South Eastern Circuit)President of the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber and President of the Lands Chamber (Tribunals)Regional Chairmen of Employment TribunalsSalaried and Fee Paid Employment Judges - (formally referred to as Chairmen of Employment Tribunals) - full-time, part-time and fee paidFee Paid Vice-President of the Valuation Tribunal for EnglandFee Paid Appointed Person, Trade Marks RegistryCopyright Tribunal Deputy ChairmanAssistant Judge Advocate GeneralDeputy District Judge (Magistrate's Court) 2008/09Recorder, Midland, Circuit, 2008Salaried President of Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) 2008Fee Paid Non-Legal Members of the First Tier Tax ChamberSalaried Judge of the First Tier TribunalValuation Tribunal for England Part-time Salaried President 2008Fee Paid Judge of the First Tier Tax ChamberQueen's Bench Masters, Admiralty Registrar and Bankruptcy RegistrarCircuit Bench 2008Regional Chairman - Social Security and Child Support Appeals TribunalPresident of the Social Entitlement Chamber and President of the Health, Education and Social Care ChamberHigh Court 2008Senior Circuit Judges – BirminghamRecorder Selection Exercise (Northern, North Eastern, and Wales Circuits) 2008Salaried Legal Member, Mental Health Review TribunalOlder Selection Exercises