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Any budding judges out there?
Open to candidates who do not have previous judicial experience .... need 7 years legal post qualification experience as a solicitor, barrister or advocate, or, in the opinion of the Senior President of Tribunals, have gained experience in law which makes you suitable for appointment.
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in mid-November 2021.
The exercise will aim to recruit four Fee Paid Judges of the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber (AAC). The jurisdiction is Great Britain wide.
There will be an online seminar via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 4 November 2021 5pm – 6pm for those interested in applying for appointment. The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up to date guidance and advice on the JAC’s selection process. It will also give an overview of the Chamber and its work, a description of the role of an Upper Tribunal Judge (AAC) and the experience of sitting as a Deputy Judge in the Chamber.