"The JAC does what it says on the tin, judges are now appointed solely on merit."
For the application form itself, I used as many practical examples as I could..."
Gary Hickinbottom applied for his first salaried judging post after 20 years as a solicitor because he wanted a different role, making the decisions.
Judge Judith Gleeson says of her role as a Senior Immigration Judge: "It is a fascinating, wonderful job."
Marion Rickman has experienced both the old and the new way of appointing judges.
Ray Singh, appointed a Recorder on the Northern Circuit in 2009, was only the second Asian solicitor to be appointed to the role.
"The 20 days a year that I sit are one of the most enjoyable parts of my professional life."
Closing date: 10 February 2011
Shortlisting
Shortlisting
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Expected start date: 02/11 Register your interest for Regional Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (SSCS)
Expected start date: 02/11 Register your interest for Fee Paid Immigration Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber
Expected start date: 03/11 Register your interest for Recorder
Expected start date: 03/11 Register your interest for Fee-paid Medical Member of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, Social Security and Child Support
Expected start date: 03/11 Register your interest for Salaried Medical Member of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, Social Security and Child Support
TWENTY selection exercises have been confirmed for the next financial year as the JAC publishes the new 2011 to 2012 programme on its website today.
Our programme of selection exercises for 2011/12
Submit your completed application form online.
Found on the individual exercise page.