Filling out an application

Before You Start

• Evaluate yourself with the information available on the JABS website about the role you are applying for
• Read case studies of successful candidates on our Journey to the Judiciary page.
• Read the relevant Role Profile on our website.
• Apply to the Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme run by the Judicial Office for Scotland.
• Visit the Judicial Office for Scotland website to learn more about the work of judicial officeholders.
• Speak to judges and observe how they work.
• Observe courts or tribunals from the public gallery.   
• Attend any outreach events being run by the Board.
• The Law Society offers 'competency based selection process' CPD events; for information on the event and instructions on how to register, please visit their website.
• Take time to seriously consider your own knowledge and experience and compare this with the skills and qualities for the role you are interested in.
• Register with our online application system.