Breaking barriers: Reflections from CPS lawyers who became judges
Are you a CPS lawyer considering what might come next in your career?
Join us for an online discussion exploring judicial careers, the judicial appointments process, and the experiences of former CPS lawyers who have gone on to judicial office
The discussion will explore:
- what prompted the speakers to consider judicial appointment;
- how their experience at the CPS prepared them for judicial roles;
- the realities of the application process;
- practical advice for those considering applying; and
- the support, resources and opportunities available to those considering judicial appointment.
This seminar brings together judges from a range of jurisdictions and professional backgrounds to share their personal experiences of applying for judicial office, the challenges they encountered, and what they learned along the way.
Whether you are actively considering an application or simply curious about judicial careers, this seminar offers a valuable opportunity to hear honest reflections, ask questions, and learn more about the pathways into judicial office.
The Panel
Chair Judge Mark Angus is currently assigned to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal as the Acting Principal Judge. He has been a District Tribunal Judge in the Social Security and Child Support chamber since January 2018. He was a criminal solicitor/ solicitor advocate for most of his career and had no previous judicial experience prior to this appointment. State educated, he left school and college with very average grades and began his legal career at 18 as an administrative assistant at the Crown Prosecution Service. He qualified as a solicitor after studying at night school while working full-time and raising a family. Becoming a judge was never something he expected, and he is passionate about ensuring others have equal opportunities, regardless of their background.
Mark now serves as a Diversity and Community Relations Judge, Focal Point Judge, and Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Chamber. He has also completed a post Graduate Diploma in Equality and Inclusion in Society.
Our panel will include:
HHJ Charlotte Crangle
DJ(MC) Joseph O'Connor
TJ Kate Gaskell
DJ Joanne Cronshaw
Representatives from the Judicial Appointments Commission will also be on hand to provide information about the appointments process and available support.