Northern Circuit Judicial Diversity and Inclusion
Webinar: Why you should think about becoming a judge
Date: Thursday 30th June 2022 5:30-6:30pm
The information booklet (PDF, opens in a new tab) has been published in conjunction with the upcoming webinar (with contributions from the Panel and other judges)
Lady Hale |
Rosalyn Chowdhury |
Andrew Jeferries |
Melanie Plimmer |
Ayesha Siddiqi |
Amanda Yip |
This webinar is free and open to all.
It is aimed at legal practitioners (in-house lawyers, solicitors, legal executives, barristers and academics. Especially if:
- You’ve wondered about trying to become a (full- or part-time) judge
- It has never crossed your mind
- You’re thinking ‘judges are not people like me’
You’re thinking ‘it’s too soon’, or ‘it’s too late’
Chaired by:
Amanda Yip J, Senior Presiding Judge, Northern Circuit
Panel of Speakers:
Lady Hale – former President of the Supreme Court.
Rosalyn Chowdhury – a First Tier Tribunal Judge who is also a Recorder.
HHJ Andrew Jefferies QC – a criminal Circuit Judge in Preston.
Melanie Plimmer – an Upper Tribunal Judge who also sits in the High Court.
Ayesha Siddiqi – a fee-paid Tribunal Judge and Recorder (family, court of protection).
To reserve a place, please email JudicialHRDiversityEvents@judiciary.uk