Applying for Judicial Appointments Competency-based application and interview training
Join this CPD training online at the specified time
6 hours verifiable CPD
The Judicial Appointments Board has launched a competition for appointment to the Office of Sheriff for four remote roles across Scotland. The vacancies include, two posts at Dumfries Sheriff Court, one post at Campbeltown & Oban Sheriff Court and one post for a 0.5 FTE at Lerwick Sheriff Court.
This online training has been designed to support new applicants through the competency-based selection process used when making judicial and/or public appointments.
You will receive practical advice on completing the competency-based application form and gain invaluable interview practice, as well as feedback on how to effectively incorporate and demonstrate your experiences and abilities throughout the selection process, helping you to make a positive impact.
The application window is open now until noon on Tuesday 3 March 2026, and this training is designed to prepare you for a strong application. To learn more about this vacancy and the application process, please follow this link.
Please note there are only 10 spaces available on this course.
JABS vacancies
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at individuals who have sufficient experience and ability to demonstrate that that they meet the eligibility requirements for judicial, quasi-judicial and public appointments.
This training focuses on equipping you with the skills to enhance your application impact and interview performance. It will also help prepare you for any competency-based selection process within either the private or public sectors.
Learning outcomes
By attending this training course, you will
- Be able to effectively complete the competency-based part of an application form
- Anticipate interview questions and practice responding to typical questions with impact
- Access expertise from an ex Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) and public appointments independent panel member/assessor
- Leave with an action plan to prepare for the next opportunity
Programme
09:45 - 10:00 Registration and ‘tech check’
10:00 - 10:30 Welcome and introductions
10:30 - 11:30 The competency-based selection process
11:30 - 11:45 Mid-morning break
11:45 - 12:45 Compiling competencies for the application form
12:45 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 14:30 Mock Interviews
14:30 - 14:45 Afternoon break
14:45 - 15:45 Mock Interviews (continued)
15:45 - 15.55 Feedback and final comments
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Testimonials
Excellent programme. Explained the process clearly, identified basic errors in my approach and provided advice to improve my application. Also assisted in mock interview process to improve interview technique and responses.
I started the day knowing nothing of the Judicial Appointments process and assumed I would be passively listening . I ended the day having clear understanding of the process , what is expected from me and having benefited not just from Manjula's expertise but from other course attendees. Indispensable training thank you.
I enjoyed the session and found it of real practical use. I thought that the trainer was very knowledgeable and delivered the training in a very accessible style.
Found the session very helpful. I went in very confused about the judicial application process and the questions surrounding the competency questions, and came out of the session have a far better understanding of the process.
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