Office of Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union

Judicial Appointments Commission

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About The Position

The Judicial Appointments Commission has received a request from the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to recommend candidates for the position of Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). This process is in accordance with the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023 and Article 253 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU). The application process is now open, with a closing date for applications and references of 5pm on Monday 31st August 2026. Applicants must register, complete, and submit their application through the online portal on the Commission’s website. Referees can submit references from Thursday 16th July until the closing date. The Commission will conduct the selection process under a transitional arrangement until a judicial selection statement is finalized, adhering to provisional procedures and criteria available on the Commission's website.

Requirements

• Applicants must register, complete, and submit their application through the online portal.
• References must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 31st August 2026.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring their references are submitted on time.
• Adherence to procedures and criteria determined by the Commission under the transitional arrangement.
• Compliance with the provisional Indicative Statement of Selection Procedure and the provisional Indicative Statement of Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Attributes.

Responsibilities

• Recommend candidates for nomination by the Government for the position of Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
• Identify suitable candidates through a selection process.
• Ensure the selection process is conducted in accordance with the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023 and relevant EU Treaties.
• Manage the application and reference submission process, including adherence to deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed