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The Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme is run by the Judicial Office for England and Wales.
If you are wondering if the judiciary is for you, or if you are preparing yourself for the application process, the scheme can offer a valuable and often unique insight into the daily life of a judge, both in and out of court.
For most shadowing opportunities the scheme is open to any eligible qualified legal practitioner with a minimum of two years' post qualification legal experience who may be interested in seeking judicial appointment, either now or at some time in the future. The scheme covers the following positions:
- High Court Judge
- Circuit Judge
- District Judge (sitting in civil or family jurisdictions)
- District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)
- Tribunal Judge
A shadower will spend up to three days observing a judge's main duties including, as appropriate, preparing for trial, case management, presiding over court proceedings, hearing actions, sentencing, determining applications and giving judgments. Reasonable adjustments will be made to enable disabled people to participate in the scheme.
Full details of the scheme can be found at the Judicial Office website.