This video shows a roleplay exercise that you may undertake if you apply to be a judge. This particular roleplay was used as part of the assessment of candidates for the post of recorder sitting in the family jurisdiction.

It is important that you read the accompanying written explanatory notes before watching the video.
Download the explanatory notes (PDF, 38kb)
Download the candidate brief (PDF, 27kb)
Download the practice direction (PDF, 49kb)
Download the McKenzie Friends guidance (PDF, 32kb)

Each candidate is judged against qualities and abilities specified by the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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A transcript of the roleplay exercise is available.
Download the transcript (PDF, 88kb)

A version of the roleplay video with audio description is also available.
See the roleplay with audio description

In a second video two sitting judges assess the candidate's performance.
See the assessment

Find out more on judicial appointment at: www.lawsociety.org.uk/judicialappointment