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Candidates Seeking Appointment to the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

NOTICE

Those lawyers seeking appointment to the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador should note the following:

  • All forms, including the Guidelines and Procedures Regarding the Selection of Candidates for Judicial Appointment, can be found at: http://www.court.nl.ca/provincial/judiciary/becomeajudge.html
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Judicial Council of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in order of receipt
  • It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that his or her application is complete and that all materials have been successfully delivered to the Office of the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Assessments made by the Council are valid for a period of two years
  • The Judicial Council will no longer seek applications for specific vacancies on the bench but will continue to review applications as they are received
  • There are currently three vacancies on the Provincial Court

This notice is posted on October 21, 2022 at the request of The Judicial Council of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.