Judicial appointments are open only to citizens (including those holding dual nationality) of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland or a Commonwealth country.
There is no upper or lower age limit for candidates, apart from the statutory retirement age of 70 for all judges. However, applicants should be able to offer a ‘reasonable length of service’ – usually at least five years.
Applications from disabled people are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments will be made at every stage to ensure applicants are treated fairly.