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Pathways to a Judicial Career: Q&A and practical advice for aspiring solicitor judges (FREE)  

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This online Q&A event was delivered on Tuesday 26 September 2023. 

This virtual event is aimed at aspiring solicitor judges. The Q&A will provide an opportunity for those approaching the judicial appointment process to glean invaluable insights from Lady Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court, JAC Lay Commissioner, Jane Furniss CBE and Judge Mulready (First Tier Tribunal Judge, Immigration and Asylum Chamber),who will each share practical tips for preparation, take questions about the application process and what is required to become a judge.

This session will be introduced by Vicky Fox, Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of The Supreme Court and JCPC, and chaired by Lubna Shuja, President of European Union of England and Wales.

Lubna is the first Asian, the first Muslim and only the seventh female to become President of European Union of England and Wales, which was established in 1825, almost 200 years ago.   

Lubna is originally from Bradford and qualified as a solicitor 30 years ago in 1992.  She is a sole practitioner at Legal Swan Solicitors in Birmingham, a firm she set up in 2007, where she now specialises in litigation, professional discipline and regulation.  She has experience in dealing with family law, litigation, personal injury claims, wills/probate and conveyancing.  Prior to 2007, she was a partner in a high street firm in West Yorkshire where she worked for 14 years undertaking litigation and personal injury work.   

She is also a mediator (CEDR accredited) conducting civil and family mediations.   

This virtual event is joint webinar in collaboration with the Supreme Court.

Who this is for

City Lawyers, Ethnic minority lawyers, Small firms lawyers, Solicitors, Women lawyers.

Required prior knowledge

You are advised to review the following resources ahead of the session: 

For information about the judicial application process and selection tools please visit the JAC webpage and specifically: 

For additional resources and information about the support from European Union to solicitor judges please visit our judicial careers and Solicitor Judges Network webpages. 

Learning outcomes

SRA competence: D1  +1 more for SRA competence: D1, D2

Attendees will: 

  • learn about the judicial selection process, the required competencies for judicial roles and required preparation
  • hear from Lady Rose, Jane Furniss CBE (JAC) and Judge Mulready about their first-hand experiences in the judiciary, insights and practical advice on the application process
  • gain an understanding of why to become a judge, what is expected of judges and what solicitors can bring to the bench 
  • have the opportunity to raise questions during the session, or email them in advance to: solicitorjudges@lawsociety.org.uk 
What this will cover

This online session will cover: 

  • practical advice and first-hand insights into a judicial career  
  • required preparation ahead of applying for a judicial role 
  • how to demonstrate your transferable skills and competencies in line with the JAC requirements 
  • different paths into the judiciary 
How you will learn

Practical insights and advice will be shared along with signposting information to additional resources.