The new JABS website has been launched. It is still under development and more content will be added shortly. If you have questions, contact mailbox@jabs.gov.scot
The JABS website is being temporarily taken offline to address any potential vulnerabilities with the PHP platform which powers it. It will be back online as soon as this is complete. If you have questions for us in the meantime, email mailbox@jabs.gov.scot
Office of Sheriff Recruitment coming soon.
Applications are expected to open in November, with vacancies across all Sheriffdoms in Scotland.
Follow JABS for updates and watch for recruitment videos on our YouTube channel (@judgeappts). #SheriffRecruitment #JABS
Thinking about applying for The Office of Sheriff Principal?
We've just published an FAQ document on our website that answers common questions about the application process.
Take a look before you apply.
bit.ly/4hii993
FINAL REMINDER!
JABS is running a competition for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdoms of North Strathclyde and Glasgow & Strathkelvin.
Applications close at 12 noon on Mon 28 September 2026. For further information please see our website: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C
Final week to apply!
Applications for Ordinary Member (Surveyor Experience) of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland close at noon on 15 Sept 2026. Learn more about the role through our YouTube videos bit.ly/4e7Mu6C and submit your application.
REMINDER!
JABS is recruiting for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdoms of North Strathclyde and Glasgow & Strathkelvin.
Application window closes at 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026. For further information please see the JABS website: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C
Have you considered applying? We're recruiting 2 Ordinary Members (with Surveyor Experience) for the Upper Tribunal for Scotland.
Learn more about the role through our YouTube videos bit.ly/4e7Mu6C and submit your application by noon on 15 September 2026.
The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) invites applications for Sheriffs Principal of North Strathclyde and Glasgow & Strathkelvin.
Apply by 12 noon, 28 Sept 2026.
Details & application: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C
On Monday 31 August 2026, the application will go live for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdoms of North Strathclyde and Glasgow & Strathkelvin.
To assist, we have published information videos
For further information please see our website: bit.ly/3UUpynb
Just 3 weeks left to apply for one of 2 vacancies as Ordinary Member (with Surveyor Experience) of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland.
Watch our YouTube videos to learn more about the role and application process, bit.ly/4e7Mu6C
Deadline: noon, 15 Sept 2026
Applications are now open for 2 Ordinary Members (Surveyor Experience) of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. Watch our YouTube videos bit.ly/466SP0p to learn more and apply by noon on 15 September 2026: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C
Could you bring leadership, fairness and sound judgement to Scotland's courts?
The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland will shortly open a competition for appointments to the Office of Sheriff.
Watch this space.
#SheriffAppointments #JudiciaryScotland #PublicService
At the end of August JABS will be advertising for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdoms of North Strathclyde and Glasgow & Strathkelvin. For further information on our outreach video, please see our website: bit.ly/3S5iwei
Later in 2026, JABS will be launching a competition for the offices of Sheriff Principal of North Strathclyde, and Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin.
judicialappointments.scot/no…
The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland will shortly be launching a competition for two suitably qualified and experienced individuals to be recommended for appointment as an Ordinary Member with surveyor experience of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. judicialappointments.scot/no…
Historic senatorial appointments @scottishlegal scottishlegal.com/articles/n…
Reminder: Applications for Specialist Ordinary Members of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber close at midnight on Monday 11 May 2026.
Submit your application soon: bit.ly/3Pp4QJX
The advert for Specialist Ordinary Members of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber is now live.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 11 May 2026.
To find out more and apply, please visit the JABS website here: bit.ly/42ppDzK
The recording of the recent JABS HEC information event is now available on the JABS YouTube channel:
youtu.be/aZhP9A0o9d0

