Judicial and QC (Silk) appointment training
Invaluable support with your 'Silk' or judiciary application form, qualifying test and interview preparation
Our judicial and QC (Silk) appointment training enables you to:
- Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the QC (Silk) or judicial appointment requirements
- Get your written QC (Silk) or judicial application right first time
- Make the most of your panel interview opportunity to present yourself in the most positive way
- Understand what is expected from - and how you can prepare for - the qualifying test, role-play and presentation elements of selection exercises
- Maximise your chances of successfully securing your Judicial or QC (Silk) appointment
Why JSB is best placed to support you in your QC (Silk) or judicial application
Proven track record. When the competency-based selection process was introduced a decade ago, the Law Society and Bar Council chose JSB to partner with them to create training sessions for QC (Silk) and judicial applicants. Since then we have helped hundreds of clients with 80% of our work coming from personal recommendation. See what our clients have to say ». Of the 'Silks' appointed from the 2011-2012 competition, 40% were supported by JSB in their applications/interviews.
Highly skilled consultants. Each member of our team combines legal sector knowledge with extensive management experience. In addition, all our consultants are experts in the theory and practical application of a competency-based approach to recruitment, and in the psychology of the interviewing process.
Value for money. A highly tailored, personal and flexible approach to fee structure ensures optimum use of the session time. And optimum value for you as the client. For this reason, our fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Confidentiality and flexibility. We maintain confidentiality from the moment of enquiry onwards. Our one-to-one judicial appointment training sessions are tailored to your specific needs. They can take place at your chambers or firm, at our offices in north London, or at an alternative venue of your choice. Group sessions and in-chambers information sessions are also available.
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Applying for judicial appointment »
JSB has worked with countless individuals towards judicial appointment in their applications for all of the varying selection exercises - from Recorder and District Judge to Senior Circuit and High Court Judges.
- Help with demonstrating how you meet the Qualities and Abilities in the self-assessment
- Practical advice on preparing for the 90 minute qualifying test
- Gain insights into what to expect from the role-play exercise or presentation
- Hear invaluable feedback on how you come across at interview
Judicial appointment application forms – how we can help:
We will work through your application with you, providing valuable feedback on your initial draft and paying particular attention to how you can ensure that you meet the five Qualities and Abilities of the self-assessment section.
We will focus on helping you demonstrate evidence that best reflects your experience and skills, thereby creating an application form that will serve to enhance your interview performance. We can also assist you with the style and editing of your application and provide you with further feedback on any redrafts you produce prior to the final submission date.
At this stage of the process we can also advise you on your preparation and techniques for the qualifying test.
Judicial appointment interview training:
We will discuss in depth what you can expect from the interview and advise on how you can ensure that you are fully prepared. Your submitted application form will be reviewed with you and we will work through any issues or concerns that you may have about the interview process.
You will practise responding to the types of questions that you can expect to face and benefit from expert feedback on your responses. The objective is to get you into the right mindset to maximise your chance of success at interview.
We can also advise at this stage on what you can expect from - and how you can prepare yourself for - the role-play or presentation elements of the relevant Judicial selection exercises.
Applying for Silk »
JSB has successfully assisted hundreds of individuals with their applications for Queen‘s Counsel (QC). Of those appointed, 40% were supported by JSB in their applications/interviews. We can help you:
- Complete your application form to the ‘standard of excellence’ required by the competency framework
- Gain live interview practice with an expert in the psychology of interview
‘Silk’ application forms – how we can help:
We will discuss your ‘Silk’ application form with you and provide valuable feedback on your initial draft, paying particular attention to how you can ensure that you meet each of the individual competencies required.
We will focus on the evidence that you provide that best reflects your experience and skills, as this will maximise your chance of being invited to interview. If necessary we can assist you with the style and editing of your application and provide you with further feedback on any redrafts you produce prior to the final submission date.
‘Silk’ interview training:
Along with a full review of your submitted application form, we will help build your understanding of what to expect from the ‘Silk’ interview and how you can ensure that you are fully prepared.
You will talk through any issues or concerns that you may have about the interview process and practise the types of questions that you can expect to face from the interview panel, followed by feedback on your responses to get you in the right mindset to enhance your chances of success at interview.
Call 020 8371 7044 or alternatively, enquire online:
Judicial Appointment » Applying for ‘Silk’ »
