Judge Advocate General Pre-application seminar 2026
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise on 6th October to recommend one candidate for the post of Judge Advocate General.
The seminar
The Judicial Office is organising a pre-application seminar that will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 17th September 2026 (5-6pm).
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 the current Judge Advocate General, Judge Alan Large.
Who should attend?
Previous judicial experience (minimum 30 days) is required for this role. Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups (women, ethnic minority candidates, disabled candidates, or those with a solicitor background).
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Further information
Check out the JAC’s future vacancies page
For any queries regarding the recruitment campaign/selection exercise please contact the JAC selection exercise team JAG362@judicialappointments.gov.uk
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.
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