The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) works with partner organisations to provide a number of seminars across England and Wales throughout the year.

On the right hand side of this page you will find a presentation for use by teachers and lecturers in schools and colleges. The slides provide a simple guide to the JAC, who we are, our responsibilities and the range of judicial roles we select for. Please feel free to download and use as a classroom or lecture aid.

Alongside this you will also find a PDF to download of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) prepared by the JAC in response to questions and misconceptions often rasied by prospective candidates. We hope you find this of use. 

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BAME/JAC outreach events

Law Society , Bar Council and CILEx  in association with the JAC have organised a series of events for minority lawyers to better inform them of the recruitment selection process for judicial appointment. The events are free and the session will also include practical advice from BME judges who have been through the process.

Wednesday 17 July 2013
Venue: Birmingham - venue TBC
Cost: Free
Please see the Law Society website for more details.

Tuesday 15 October 2013
Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Cost: Free 
Please see the Law Society website for more details.

Wednesday 20 November 2013
Venue: Leeds - venue TBC
Cost: Free
Please see the Law Society website for more details.

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FREE workshops - Judicial appointment - interview skills for solicitors

As part of its positive action strategy, the Law Society is running 2 free workshops - judicial appointments: interview training for solicitors. The course is aimed at Black and Asian solicitors who are currently under represented in the judiciary.

The workshops will equip attendees with the skills to help enhance your application and interview performance. This training course has been developed for solicitor applicants.

This intensive one day training will focus on tailoring your submission to make a positive impact in the competency based application and selection process. You will receive practical advice on completing the application form, incorporating your experiences and invaluable interview practice with feedback.

The course has been designed for solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE who are considering applying for a judicial appointment. If you have sufficient experience to demonstrate that you can meet the JAC's requirements then this training event will be invaluable to your career progression.

The courses will take place on:
Saturday 14 September 2013 - Law Society, London
Saturday 19 October 2013 - Law Society, London

Places are limited to 10 delegates per course and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To apply for a place, please email Jerry Garvey at jerry.garvey@lawsociety.org.uk and attach your CV.

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If you would like more information about the application process please refer to our webinar/online seminar page to view a previous webinar/online seminar. 

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If you think your organisation would benefit from an event, please let us know by contacting the JAC communications team