Being a good lawyer is not enough
How do you present in interview?
How confident are you of appointment?
Successfully completed a competency based application before?
Will you be that 1 in 9?
Competition has never been greater
"Your advice on form application and interview was invaluable and played a key part in my obtaining Silk"
2009-2010 Silk Appointment
“After two attempts without success, I was despairing. Your help made all the difference.”
Circuit Appointment
“Discussion of my application form and help with the interview process was highly beneficial."
Recorder Appointment
Circuit Judge 2011 applicants being notifed of interview dates
Increase Your Chances of Obtaining Judicial Appointment or Silk
With each passing year the number of applications for judicial appointment and Queen's Counsel increases. The recent Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) selection exercise for Recorder vacancies for the Northern, North Eastern and Wales circuits, had 420 valid applications for 76 posts. This gave applicants less than a 1 in 5 chance of being successfully appointed. In more recent competitions the odds of being appointed have been as low as 1 in 15. Similar challenges exist for those applying for pupillage and training contracts.
Whether you are applying for judicial appointment, silk, pupillage or a training contract, we will increase your chances of success.
While applicants for positions in the corporate and public sectors are familiar with competency based recruitment processes, many lawyers are not. As lawyers who only work with lawyers, we understand the legal context . As experienced interview coaches and recruiters, we will help you maximise your chances of appointment with proven techniques and strategies for each step of the process.
We will help you understand precisely what is being required of you by the JAC, Queen's Counsel Selection Panel, Chambers and solicitors firms and assist you in developing and polishing your application form, exam, role play and interview skills.
Our Tailor Made Service Includes:
- Discussion of your application form
- Interview coaching including a challenging video recorded mock interviews.
- Advice on Role Plays
- Advanced interview confidence building techniques
- After hours coaching
We also provide advice by telephone and webcam for those who are unable to meet with us.
Based in Clerkenwell, we provide a friendly, professional service during and after office hours until 10pm. We always go the extra mile for all of our clients. Give yourself the best chance of success and call 020 7549 3606 or email coaching@jatc.co.uk for a no obligation discussion with one of our trainers.
All consultations are treated with the strictest confidence.