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12 February 2025
Issue: 8104 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus
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Judicial assistants sought by High Court

Early-stage career and recently qualified solicitors and barristers should have their laptops at the ready this Valentine’s Day, when the much-sought-after High Court Judicial Assistant Scheme opens for applications. 

Successful applicants will be assigned to judges of the High Court across the three divisions, with placements lasting either two or four legal terms during the 2025–26 year.

Tasks will include legal research, summarising documents and providing general support in the organisation of the judges' work and hearings. Effective decision-making, communication skills and the ability to deliver at pace will be useful attributes for the role.

Apply by 6pm on 21 March.

Issue: 8104 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus
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