Apply for PAJE summer 2022
Applications are open for the Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme, closing on Thursday 14 April 2022.

The programme helps lawyers from under-represented groups who are interested in becoming a judge to:
- feel more confident about applying
- prepare for the process
The course for summer 2022 will take place as a virtual, judge-led discussion group.
Applications opened on 18 March 2022.
How to apply
Send your completed application form to PAJE@judiciary.uk by 11.59pm on Thursday 14 April 2022.
Download the application form on the judiciary website
Advice from the course facilitators
Reflecting and serving society as a judge – Carol Taylor
Judicial office is difficult and demanding, but delivering justice is a real privilege, explains Judge Carol Taylor, an experienced tribunal judge in the London East Employment Tribunal.
Human justice: practical learning as a tribunal judge – Paul Shaerf
Judge Paul Shaerf found fresh inspiration as an adjudicator after 20 years in private practice. We asked him about learning from fellow judges and sharing his own tips as part of judge-led workshops in the Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme.