JAC figures show rise in numbers applying for judicial posts.

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) today published the results of the 24 selection exercises completed between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009. They show a steeply increased competition for posts.

Date: 30 June 2009

There were 3,514 eligible applicants, up from 2,535 in 2007-8, an increase of nearly 40 per cent for fewer posts (449 against 458).

The full results are available here.