Judicial Service invites applications for Magistrate, Circuit and High Court Judge

The Judicial Service of Ghana is inviting suitable and qualified lawyers to apply for the positions of district magistrate, circuit court judge, and High court judge.

To qualify, an applicant must first be a Ghanaian enrolled on the Roll of lawyers in Ghana and meet the various requirements for each position below;

1. High Court Judge

• Applicants must be Ghanaians enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana;
• Must be not less than ten (10) years standing at the Bar;
• Must be persons of high moral character and integrity;
• Must be able to use Word Processing Software, e.g., Microsoft Word, etc.

2. Circuit Court Judge

• Applicants must be Ghanaians enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana;
• Must be not less than five (5) years standing at the Bar;
• Must be persons of high moral character and integrity;
• Must be computer literate and able to use Word Processing Software, e.g., Microsoft Word, etc.
• Qualified candidates may be required to take a written examination, ICT proficiency test, and undergo an interview.

3. Magistrate

• Applicants must be Ghanaians enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana;
• Must be not less than three (3) years standing at the Bar;
• Must be persons of high moral character and integrity;
• Must be computer literate and able to use Word Processing Software, e.g., Microsoft Word, etc.
• Qualified candidates may be required to take a written examination, ICT proficiency test, and undergo an interview.

Mode of Application

Interested persons may apply by submitting a completed Application Form, a CV with the names, addresses, and contact details of three (3) referees, together with copies of Enrolment and Qualifying Certificates and all other relevant certificates to:

The Judicial Secretary
Judicial Service of Ghana
P.O. Box 119
Accra

Application Forms can be obtained from the Finance Department of the Judicial Service Administration Block, Accra.

The forms are also downloadable from www.judicial.gov.gh after which payment for same should be made at the Finance Department of the Judicial Service, Accra.

Closing Date

Two (2) weeks from the date of publication.