types of judges

• What qualifications are required to become a district judge?

  Must have been a solicitor, barrister, or legal executive for at least 5 years.
• What is the average salary for a district judge?

  Approximately £118,000 per year.
• How often do district judges work?

  They can work full-time or part-time.
• Who do district judges usually work with?

  They often work alone without a jury.
• What is a district judge's position in the civil courts?

  The first level of full-time judicial office.
• In what courts do district judges sit?

  They primarily sit in county courts.
• What claims/cases do district judges deal with?

  Small claims, fast-track cases, and some family matters.
• What responsibilities do district judges have?

  • Case management
  • Making procedural decisions
  • Hearing evidence
  • Delivering judgements
  • Ensuring the cases proceed efficiently
  • Ensuring that all parties are treated fairly
• What qualifications are required to become a circuit judge?

  Must have been a solicitor or a barrister for at least 7 years, or a recorder (part-time judge).
• What is the average salary for a circuit judge?

  Approximately £143,000 a year.
• How are circuit judges identified?

  By a purple sash on their robes.
• In which courts do circuit judges sit in?

  County courts and Crown courts
• What cases/claims do circuit judges deal with?

  They focus on civil matters in the county court. They also handle more complex or high-value cases, including multi-track claims.
• What responsibilities do circuit judges have?

  • Hearing evidence
  • Directing juries (if present)
  • Issuing legal rulings
• What may circuit judges do in relation do district judges?

  Preside over appeals from district judges.
• What qualifications are required to be a High Court judge?

  Must have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister, or have served as a circuit judge.
• What is the average salary of a High Court judge?

  Approximately £200,000 a year.
• What are High Court judges addressed as?

  "The Honourable Mr/Mrs Justice [Surname]"
• What do High Court judges wear for ceremonial occasions?

  Robes with a red sash.
• Where do High Court judges sit?

  Typically in the High Court of Justice, which is divided into 3 divisions: King's Bench, Chancery, and Family.
• What qualifications are required to become a Lord Justice of Appeal?

  Must have at least 7 years of legal experience or have served as a High Court judge.
• What is the average salary of a Lord Justice of Appeal?

  Approximately £234,000 per year.
• What are Lord Justices of Appeal addressed as?

  "Lord/Lady [Surname]"
• In which courts do Lord Justices of Appeal sit?

  the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal.
• What cases/claims do Lord Justices of Appeal deal with?

  They deal exclusively with appeals from lower courts.
• What do Lord Justices of Appeal focus on rather than facts?

  Points of law, ensuring that decisions made in lower courts are legally sound.
• What is the impact of the judgements that Lord Justices of Appeal deliver?

  They deliver judgements that set precedents for future cases.
• What qualifications are required to become a Justice of the Supreme Court?

  Must have extensive legal experience (at least 15 years) or have served as a judge in a high-ranking court.
• What is the average salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court?

  Justices of the Supreme Court earn approximately £267,000, with the President of the Supreme Court earning £278,000.
• What are Justices of the Supreme Court addressed as?

  "Lord/Lady [Surname]"
• What do Justices of the Supreme Court wear and why?

  They wear simple black robes, emphasising their role in decision-making over ceremony.
• What is the highest court in the UK?

  The Supreme Court
• What claims/cases do Justices of the Supreme Court deal with?

  They hear cases of significant public importance, often focusing on constitutional or complex legal issues.
• What is the role of Justices of the Supreme Court?

  Their role is appellate, and they do not hear new evidence or retry cases.
• What responsibilities do Justices of the Supreme Court have?

  • Interpreting laws
  • Developing legal principles that bind all lower courts.