Preparing for Judicial Appointment and ‘Silk’

Developed in association with the Bar Council and the Law Society, our sessions are designed to help you prepare effectively for the Judicial appointment process and to maximise your chances of success.

JSB’s skilled and experienced consultants have helped a large number of applicants with the application form, preparation for the subsequent panel interview and the full selection process. Sessions are closely tailored to individual requirements, depending upon what stage you have reached. The emphasis may be on the self-assessment application process, preparation for interview or a mix of the two. Consultants can also offer advice on the qualifying test and role play element of selection exercises.

Help is provided on a “one-to-one” basis, or at specially arranged “In-Chambers” group sessions. Sessions take place at a time and place to suit applicants or prospective applicants – in one of our meeting rooms at our offices in Finchley, North London or at any agreed venue, which may be your own office or Chambers. We also offer sessions in Manchester and other locations, by prior agreement.

Confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Download the Judicial Appointment enquiry form

Developed in association with the Bar Council and the Law Society, our sessions are designed to help you prepare effectively for the QC appointment process and to maximise chances of success.

JSB’s skilled and experienced consultants have helped a large number of applicants with both the application form and with preparation for the subsequent panel interview. Sessions are closely tailored to individual requirements. The emphasis may be on the self-assessment application process, preparation for interview or a mix of the two.

Help is provided on a “one-to-one” basis, or at specially arranged “In-Chambers” group sessions. Sessions take place at a time and place to suit applicants or prospective applicants – in one of our consulting rooms at our offices in Finchley, North London or at any agreed venue, which may be your own office or Chambers. We also offer sessions in Manchester and other locations, by prior agreement.

Confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Download the Silk enquiry form

JSB Training and Development is a leading UK provider of training services for lawyers and other professionals. JSB’s specialist trainers combine training expertise and coaching skills with practical experience of helping professionals and others prepare for QC and judicial appointment applications and interviews.

Download the Judicial Appointment enquiry form

Download the Silk enquiry form

For further information, please call James Wilkinson on +44 (0)20 8371 7059 or email

Lysiane Bysh FCIPD CMC is a senior JSB management development consultant and trainer with particular expertise in interviewing, commnication skills, assessment centre design and career development.

Jill Earnshaw BSc PGCE LLB MSc is a barrister and former Dean of UMIST in Manchester, a part-time Chairman of Employment Tribunals and a former member of the Employment Tribunal Chairmen trainng panel.

Diane Hodgson BA MSc is Head of the Coaching and Management Development Group at JSB. A trainer for 18 years, she also provides one-to-one coaching for partners in professional firms and for senior executives.

Fiona McLaren MA, MSc, FCIPD is an experienced consultant and trainer and spent ten years leading the personnel and training department in a leading City law firm. She is a communication and interview skills specialist and an experienced coach and mentor, working mainly at partner level.

Jo Oliver BA Chartered MCIPD is a senior consultant with JSB, and an expert in management and career development and executive coaching. Previously Head of Training and Development at Marks and Spencer, Jo was also Head of London Operations for Coutts Career Consultants.

Angela Qureshi MSc is an experienced management consultant [Ernst & Young and Accenture], human resources specialist and management coach. She was formerly Head of Human Resources at Middlesex University. Angela has recently completed an MSc in Organisational Behaviour at Birkbeck, University of London.

Michele Rosenberg BA Chartered MCIPD is an experienced trainer, coach and counsellor with extensive experience in recruitment, assessment and selection.

Claire Sheldon BA Chartered MCIPD works at senior levels, coaching and training both interviewers and interviewees. An experienced JSB consultant, she has specialised in management and team development for over 20 years.