Judicial Outreach Mentoring Scheme

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The scheme is open to barristers, solicitors, Fellows of the Chartered Legal Executives and professionally qualified legal academics who are either: Lawyers from an ethnic minority background Lawyers who attended a (non-fee paying) state school Lawyers who were the first generation in their family to attend university Applicants must be seeking an appointment in the next two years (or at the next available opportunity). It is similarly open to judges seeking to progress to higher office within the same period.

What can I get out of the scheme?

As part of our new approach, we will aim to provide comprehensive support to participants, such as networking opportunities and regular check-ins throughout the 6-month duration of the scheme.  Due to a shortage of judges in certain geographical locations, we will now offer the option for the mentoring to be conducted face to face, online, or a combination of both. 

The purpose of this scheme will be to provide a safe environment for lawyers to:

  • Share issues inhibiting their application to judicial office (e.g. concerns of work/life balance, self-confidence, self-perception) and receive confidential advice, support and guidance from a mentor judge
  • Learn from someone with greater understanding of the judiciary
  • Establish what skills and experiences are needed to support their application to judicial office
  • Identify areas where further development and experience is required and consider how these may be acquired
  • Decide whether or not taking up judicial office is an option they want to pursue

Who would mentor me?

The scheme is being supported by salaried judges from the Courts and Tribunals who have volunteered their time to act as judicial mentors.

How do I apply?

Simply click the "Register Now" button below to begin your appllication.

When
March 10th, 2025 9:00 AM to April 25th, 2025 6:30 PM