Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

The Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme gives eligible legal practitioners, who are considering a career in judicial office, an insight into the work of a judge.

If you are applying for a placement at the time of a recent JAC exercise launch, please keep in mind we may not be able to meet demand at peak periods. You may wish to sit in a public hearing and see the type of work you are interested in. Please look at the Courts and Tribunal directory (external link, opens in a new tab) for more information on your nearest courthouse or tribunal centre.

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• Application support

  Please contact us if you have any specific questions

• Case studies

  Meet some of the people who've taken part in the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

• Disability

  Applications are encouraged from individuals with disabilities

• FAQs

  Some of the most frequently-asked questions about the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

• How to apply?

  You can now apply for the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme online

• Introduction to the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

  Giving those considering a career in judicial office an insight into the work of a judge

• Tribunals offering the scheme

  Tribunals offering placements in the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme

• Who can apply to the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme?

  Find out who the scheme is open to