Judicial Appointments Commission
Our role is to recommend individuals for judicial office in England and Wales, covering legal and non-legal judicial roles. We regularly review the selection process to ensure all elements are fair and inclusive, and that we only appoint people based on merit.
Vacancies
View current and future vacancies along with information about each role, including salary and location details. You can also set up an account to apply online.
Get the latest updates
Judging your Future is the JAC’s monthly newsletter. It’s a great way to view the latest vacancies and to find out as soon as roles are added to our rolling programme of selection exercises.
Considering a legal role?
Find out if you are ready to apply with a range of tools and information covering eligibility, ‘good character’ and more.
Targeted outreach and support
Discover a range of outreach and support options including expert application help, shadowing and mentoring from the JAC and others.
Featured case studies
Want to know more about what it’s like to hold a judicial role? Read our case studies to find out first-hand.
June Victoria Meadowcroft
Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (HESC)
Latest news
Appointment of Judicial Commissioner – Mrs Justice Morgan DBE
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of The Honourable Mrs Justice Morgan DBE as a Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for 3 years commencing 1 October 2026.
6 October 2026
Our plan for faster judicial recruitment
We’re trialling changes to reduce how long the judicial appointments process takes.
5 October 2026
President of the Business and Property Division – October 2026
The Lord Chancellor has asked the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to convene a selection panel to recommend a new President of the Business and Property Division.
23 September 2026
Feedback reports
Ensure you are well prepared by exploring feedback and evaluation reports on different parts of our selection exercises.