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11 February 2026
Issue: 8149 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus
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JAC seeks judges

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is looking for 55 employment tribunal judges and 64 circuit judges

Salaried part-time working (minimum 50%) is available for the employment judge roles. Applications must be in by 1pm on 9 April.

For the circuit judge positions, there are 45 vacancies in crime, 15 in family and four in civil, but candidates will need to act fast as the deadline is 17 February.

Find out more here.

Issue: 8149 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus
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