Judge - job market

As a judge, crown court judge, high court judge, recorder or tribunal judge, you’ll hear evidence presented to you in civil and criminal court. You’ll interpret the law and make an impartial decision to deliver verdicts and sentences. Keep reading our guide to learn more about how to become a judge and what it’s like as a career.

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Judges are appointed by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). You can find vacancies advertised on the JAC’s website.

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