Case Studies
Case Studies are just one way in which we assess an applicant's suitability for judicial office.
On this page you will find adapted Case Studies which were used in previous schemes.
County Court Judge Assessment
The case studies and written exercises below formed part of the assessment methods used in the County Court Judge recruitment exercise held during November 2011.
The first booklet contains a Criminal Case Study and a Civil Law Case Study. Applicants were given 30 minutes to read both and were then asked to answer questions verbally at interview. These questions were provided in advance and applicants were allowed to take notes.
The second booklet contained a case study on Family Law. Applicants were given 60 minutes to read the information provided and submit a written answer to 3 questions.
Booklet 1 - Criminal Law Case Study and Civil Law Case Study (PDF 44 KB)
Booklet 2 - Family Law Case Study – Written Exercise (PDF 41 KB)
District Judge Appointment
This Assessment was used in October 2011 to shortlist applicants to be invited to interview.
The Assessment was provided to applicants in two booklets. The first booklet contained background information. The second booklet contained the questions.
2011 District Judge Shortlisting Assessment, Booklet 1 - Background information (PDF 179 KB)
2011 District Judge Shortlisting Assessment, Booklet 2 - Questions (PDF 47 KB)
The third document provides generic feedback on applicants overall performance in the test.
Report on the Shortlisting Assessment Test used in the District Judges Scheme
County Court Judge
This Case Study has been adapted from one used in a 2010 County Court scheme. Other assessments methods used were role play and interview.
Having been shortlisted, applicants were given 30 minutes to complete the task, and up to a further 7 minutes to present to the Selection Committee.
This Case Study assessed Analysis and Making Decisions and Communications.
Download Case Study (PDF 60 KB)
IT/FET
This Case Study is adapted from the original and was used in December 2008 when NIJAC was recruiting a Chairman of the Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal.
Applicants had 40 minutes to complete and then present their answer to the Selection Committee.
This Case Study assessed:
- Written Communication;
- Analysis and Making Decisions;
- Knowledge Requirements; and
- Leadership and Management.
Download Case Study (PDF 46 KB)
Charity Tribunal
This Case Study was used in January 2010 when NIJAC was recruiting Lay members for the Charity Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
Applicants had 40 minutes to complete and then present their answer to the Selection Committee.
This Case Study assessed Analysis and Making Decisions.
Download Case Study (PDF 51 KB)
Please note that the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents referred to in the case studies and shortlisting assessment tests are purely fictitious.
