Training

Our purpose is to ensure that high quality training is delivered to enable judicial office-holders in England and Wales to carry out their duties effectively, in a way which preserves judicial independence and supports public confidence in the justice system.

Our vision is that the JSB evolves into a form of judicial college which meets the highest professional standards in judicial learning and development.

The JSB is directly responsible for the development and delivery of training to judges in the Crown, county and higher courts. We also provide some direct training to tribunals judges and those exercising judicial functions in the magistrates courts, as well as training materials, advice and support to those providing training in the magistrates’ courts.

The JSB’s activities fall under three main headings:

1. Initial training for new judicial office-holders and those who take on new responsibilities.
2. Continuing professional education to develop the skills and knowledge of existing judicial office-holders.
3. Delivering change and modernisation by identifying training needs and providing training programmes to support major changes to legislation and the administration of justice.

The JSB also participates in various domestic and overseas networks and responds to requests to provide assistance for programmes organised by European, Commonwealth and international judicial training institutions.