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150 part-time judges

05 April 2012
Issue: 7509 / Categories: Legal News
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Candidates wanted for judicial positions

Candidates are wanted for nearly 150 part-time judicial posts. They are needed for benefits appeals where there has been an assessment of incapacity and disability, in the social entitlement chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. Successful applicants will sit with a medical member and a disability member in a two or three-person tribunal. More information is available from the Judicial Appointments Commission.

Issue: 7509 / Categories: Legal News
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