The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) is pleased to announce that the shortlisting exercise for the vacant position of Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was successfully concluded on 1 March 2024.
The call for applications attracted interest from highly qualified legal professionals from across the Commonwealth. Applications were received from nationals of The Bahamas, Great Britain, Canada, Nigeria, Dominica, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Of the twelve applications received, four candidates (three females and one male) were shortlisted for further consideration. These candidates are from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Suriname, and Canada. The selection process proceeded to the subsequent phases, which included written submissions from the shortlisted candidates. Interviews are scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, 29 June 2024. It is hoped that the selected judge will be able to take up duties when the Court embarks on a new court term in October.
The RJLSC expresses its appreciation to all applicants for their keen interest in contributing to the advancement of the Caribbean Community and Caribbean Jurisprudence.