Solicitor Judges

Joining the judiciary is a great opportunity for solicitors who want to take their career in a new and challenging direction.

Discover our resources for solicitor judges and access guidance and advice on preparing to become a judge.

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Adult professionals sitting down. A black woman wearing a beige jacket is smiling.

Pre-Application Judicial Education Programme (PAJE)

PAJE helps lawyers from under-represented groups who are interested in becoming a judge to feel more confident about applying and to prepare for the process.

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Current vacancies

View current vacancies on the JAC website.

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British High Court judges walk through Westminster in London to an annual ceremony at the start of the legal year

News and articles

News and articles

Explore the latest articles, application guidance and news stories

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Becoming a judge – free workshops for Black, Asian and ethnic minority lawyers

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Barriers to becoming a judge – fears vs reality

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Becoming a coroner – Q&A with Jacqueline Devonish

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