Judicial careers

Videos: District Judges talk about their work

Thinking of applying to become a District Judge? We asked serving judges why they applied and what their experience has been

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Judicial Mentoring Scheme

Read the COVID-19 update about the Judicial Work Shadowing and Judicial Mentoring Schemes

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Becoming a judge

Find out more about what makes a good judge

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Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

Read the COVID-19 update on the Judicial Work Shadowing and Judicial Mentoring Schemes

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Becoming a Tribunal Judge

Appointments to tribunals are mainly through the Judicial Appointments Commission

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Becoming a Magistrate

Find out what it takes to become a magistrate and how to apply

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Judicial Progression Charts (Courts and Tribunals)

Progression Charts show how legal professionals and judicial members can progress within the judiciary for England and Wales

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Appointments and diversity

Find out more about appointments and increasing judicial diversity

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Terms of service

Information about judicial salaries, expenses, working hours, training and appointments

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