Filling out an application
Before You Start
Before applying, you may find it helpful to:
- Review the information on the JABS website about the role you are interested in.
- Read the relevant Role Profile carefully.
- Explore the Journey to the Judiciary case studies to learn about the experiences of successful applicants.
- For court roles, you may wish to apply to the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme operated by the Judicial Office for Scotland.
- Visit the Judicial Office for Scotland website to learn more about the work of judicial office holders.
- Speak to judges or tribunal members about their experiences where appropriate.
- Observe court or tribunal proceedings from the public gallery.
- Attend JABS outreach and information events.
- Reflect on your own knowledge, skills and experience, and consider how these align with the requirements of the role.
- Register in advance with the JABS online application system.
Examples of Application Forms
To help applicants understand what an application involves and become familiar with the online application system, JABS has provided example application forms:
- Example of a court application form (based on a previous sheriff competition)
- Example of a tribunal application form (for a non-legal role)
These examples are intended for guidance only. They provide an indication of the type of information applicants may be asked to provide, but they may not reflect the content of future competitions.
As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, JABS regularly reviews and updates its application forms and assessment processes. As a result, future application forms may differ from the examples provided.
Information submitted through the example forms will not be considered as part of any competition and cannot be transferred to a future application. JABS may periodically delete information entered into these forms.