Applicants are required to submit an online Application Form, which can be accessed by visiting NIJAC’s website. Alternative platforms (e.g. Microsoft Word) can be provided as a reasonable adjustment.
NIJAC's online application system is called GetGot. It is a quick, safe and very straightforward way to apply.
Applicants for Judicial Office are able to access GetGot and create a “Profile”. This information will include: Name and Contact Details; Career History and Qualifications. When an individual applies for a role, this information will transfer automatically to their application form. Self-Assessment information cannot be saved in “My Profile” as this information is specific to the judicial role applied for.
To create a Profile and commence an application please visit Apply Online.
Current vacancies can be found in the Judicial Appointment schemes section.
Application Information
It can take several hours to complete an application for judicial office so ensure to leave enough time prior to the submission date.
The following information is required to complete the application:
Your contact details, Your professional qualifications and education history (including dates), Your career history (including dates), Self assessment based on the Person Specification (each area generally has a maximum of 500 words), Confidential information and Declaration of interests.
Further information can be found in the Completing your application section.
Late submissions will only be accepted in very exceptional circumstances and will be referred to the Issues and Character Committee for consideration.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Commissioners of NIJAC are appointed to provide a high quality service to the people of Northern Ireland by selecting, appointing or recommending for appointment the best applicants for judicial office.
NIJAC is committed to considering any reasonable adjustment needed to ensure that you can participate in the selection process fairly. The application form asks you to identify any arrangements and adjustments you require. Requests will be considered on a case by case basis and the information given will not be shared with the Selection Committee or impact on selection decisions.
It is vital that you advise NIJAC of your adjustment request at the earliest opportunity so that the request can be considered before the test and/or the assessment day takes place.