About the Roles

There’s more than one path into Scotland’s judiciary. Whether you’re a legal professional, a subject matter expert, or someone with sound judgement and life experience, these pages will help you understand what each role involves.

Learn what it takes to become a judge, tribunal member, or parole board member — including the responsibilities, required qualities, and what a typical day might look like.

You’ll also find information on how Scotland’s courts and tribunals are structured, and the work being done to encourage greater diversity across the judiciary.