Judicial careers

Appointments and diversity

Find out more about appointments and increasing judicial diversity
Becoming a judge

Find out more about what makes a good judge
Becoming a magistrate

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

The criteria for becoming a tribunal judge and how to apply for a role
Judicial Careers Portal

Bringing together information and resource on judicial roles
Judicial Mentoring Scheme

Read the latest updates on the Judicial Mentoring Scheme
Judicial Progression Charts (Courts and Tribunals)

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

Read the latest updates on the Judicial Work Shadowing and Judicial Mentoring Schemes
Terms of service

Information about judicial salaries, expenses, working hours, training and appointments
Videos: District Judges talk about their work

Thinking of applying to become a District Judge? Find out more about the experience of serving judges
Videos: Judges talk about their judicial careers

Read these stories of people who have become judges

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