ONLINE MAGISTRATE TRAINING COURSE
Whether you are looking to become a magistrate or undertake the magistrate training programme, our online intensive training course will provide you everything you will need to become a criminal law magistrate and pass the selection process.
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WHAT ARE THE SIX KEY QUALITIES REQUIRED TO BE A MAGISTRATE?
Advisory Committees are the people who appoint magistrates in England and Wales. In order to have any chance of passing the selection process you will need to demonstrate these time-and-time again, both on the application form and also at interview. Let’s take a look at each of the qualities:
1. Good Character
- Your personal integrity
- Having respect and trust of others (you will be working closely with other magistrates)
- Respect for confidences – very important as a magistrate
- There are no matters which might bring them or the magistracy into disrepute
- Willingness to be circumspect in private, working and public life.
2. Understanding and Communication
- Ability to understand documents (as a magistrate you will have to work with documents such as the sentencing guidelines
- Identify and comprehend relevant facts
- Follow evidence and arguments
- Have an ability to concentrate on cases for prolonged periods
- Be able to communicate effectively with a manner of different people.
3. Social Awareness
- Appreciation and acceptance of the Rule of Law (this is the fundamental principle that no one is above the law and that everyone is subject to it in equal measure)
- Understanding of society in general
- Respect for people from different ethnic, cultural or social backgrounds (and maybe some knowledge of ‘other communities’)
- Awareness and understanding of life beyond family, friends and work is highly desirable
- As is an understanding of your local community.
4. Maturity and Sound Temperament
- Ability to relate to and work with others (as a magistrate you will work with many different people, including court clerks, legal advisor’s, other magistrates, solicitors etc.)
- Have respect and regard for the views of other people
- Willingness to consider advice (magistrates are required to consider advice, especially in relation to legal matters)
- Humanity, firmness, decisiveness, confidence, a sense of fairness, courtesy.
5. Sound Judgement
- Ability to think logically, weigh arguments and reach a balanced decision
- Openness of mind, objectivity, the recognition of and controlling of prejudices.
6. Commitment and Reliability
- Reliability, commitment to serve the community, willingness to undertake at least 26 half day sittings a year (but possibly more in practice)
- Willingness to undertake the required training ( as a magistrate you will undertake initial training to learn about the role and your responsibilities)
- Ability to offer the requisite time • Support of family and employer (it is important that your employer, if applicable) supports you with regards to time off for duties
- Sufficiently good health.
PASS YOUR MAGISTRATE INTERVIEWS
- Essential tips and advice on how to pass both sets of magistrate interviews.
- How to successfully prepare for the first magistrate interview.
- Sample interview questions including case study and ranking exercises.
- Important facts to consider when preparing for the interviews.
- What you need to know before you apply to become a magistrate.
- Matching the six key qualities at the first and second interviews.
- The essential qualities and attributes that are required to perform the role competently.
- Sample magistrate first interview questions with tips on how to respond.
- Detailed information and advice about the second magistrate interview.
- The top tips and advice brought to you from serving magistrates.
- Sample magistrate ranking exercises.
- How to approach the case studies that form part of the magistrate second interview.
- What the Local Advisory Committee are looking for and how to respond.
Details about the Magistrate Training Course
Become a Magistrate. First Time.
Crafted for everyone, no matter your skill level or background, this online training course was made to help you achieve one goal: become a magistrate.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Scoring Criteria
Essential information about how you will be assessed throughout the selection process.
UP-TO-DATE FOR 2025
All questions have been verified by our interview panel experts for the 2025 selection process.
SAMPLE RESPONSES TO EACH INTERVIEW QUESTION
Sample answers to help you construct your own winning magistrate interview responses.
PRACTICE EXERCISES
Sample Ranking exercise and Second Case exercise with tips and suggested answers.
INSIDER SECRETS
Insider tips on how to answer the questions and a breakdown on how you will be scored.
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✓ Using these online modules you will learn step-by-step how to successfully pass the:
✓ Application, Assessment Tests, Exercises, First and Second Interview and more;
✓ Detailed online guides and video training covering every element of the selection process;
✓ Step-by-step guide to the magistrate selection process;
✓ Practice and Master the 6 key qualities;
✓ Ideal for all applicants;
✓Over 10 intensive and fully interactive online modules;
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