Judicial and Non-Judicial Recruitment
The Lord President, as head of the Scottish judiciary, has the responsibility for the appointment of judicial roles (not covered by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland) and non-judicial roles (known as lay members). Vacancies that arise will be published on this page.
We encourage applications from talented individuals, particularly from protected groups, disabled people, those from minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process please get in touch with the named person in the advert pack.
Appointment of Pensions Appeal Tribunals Scotland Members
The Lord President seeks to recruit for five legal, eight medical (four general medical members and four psychiatric medical members) and four service members to join the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Scotland.
Before considering applying, you should carefully read the candidate information booklet.
PATS Candidate Information Booklet 2026
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Friday, 20th March 2026.
For further information about the application process please contact:
Mr Ryan Gare Deputy Head of Strategy & Governance, Judicial Office for Scotland at judicialofficeforscotland@scotcourts.gov.uk