Chief Magistrate

The Judicial Service Commission is a Constitutional body established under Article 146 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, whose mandate is to recruit judicial officers and regulate their conduct.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants must satisfy the following minimum qualifications and experience requirements:

Citizenship

• Applicants must be citizens of Uganda.

Applicants must possess:

• Possession of relevant advanced or postgraduate qualifications, professional certifications, specialised legal training, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications shall be an added advantage.

• Applicants who are not serving in the Government of Uganda must attach a valid Certificate of Enrolment as an Advocate.

• Applicants serving in the Government of Uganda are exempt from this requirement.

Relevant Experience

• Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following experience requirements:

• Have served as a Senior Principal Magistrate Grade I for a period of not less than two (2) years; or

• Have served as a Principal Magistrate Grade I for a period of not less than three (3) years; or

• Have served as a Senior Magistrate Grade I for a period of not less than four (4) years; or

• Have served as a Magistrate Grade I for a period of not less than eight (8) years; or

• Have practised as an Advocate or served in a comparable legal position in private practice, a reputable law firm, public institution, or other recognised organisation for a period of not less than eight (8) years, with demonstrated experience in litigation, legal advisory services, judicial work, or other relevant legal practice.

• Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Supporting Documentation

• Applicants must attach at least four (4) samples of their professional written work demonstrating legal knowledge, analytical ability, and judicial competence.

• The submissions may include any combination of:

• Civil and criminal judgments;

• Legal reports;

• Written submissions or pleadings;

• Legal opinions; and/or

• Published or unpublished academic or scholarly legal writings.

• The Judicial Service Commission reserves the right to verify the authenticity, authorship, and originality of all documents submitted in support of an application.