Recorder Pre-Application Seminar 2026
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in April to recruit Recorders.
The seminar
The Judicial Office is organising a pre-application seminar that will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 15th April 2026 (5-6:15pm).
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. As well as the JAC, you will also hear from current Circuit Judges and Recorders.
Who should attend?
Judicial office holders and practitioners from all backgrounds (including solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives) who have five years’ legal post qualification experience are welcome to attend.
Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups (women, ethnic minority candidates, disabled candidates).
For more information on the work of a Recorder click here - Recorders - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Further information
Check out the JAC’s future vacancies page.
For any queries regarding the pre-application seminar please email - JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk
Please note that although the Judicial Office will be running the pre-application seminar, the actual recruitment campaign is being done and led by the Judicial Appointments Commission. Attendance has no bearing on a potential application.
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