The Selection Committee for the Appointment of Senior Counsel invites applications for appointment as Senior Counsel.

Applicants should possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience as advocates and solicitors or as legal officers and have active practices involving substantial advocacy and other litigation-related work. Pursuant to section 30 of the Legal Profession Act, appointees are chosen by a Selection Committee comprising the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General and the Judges of Appeal. The names of all successful candidates will be announced by the Chief Justice at the Opening of the Legal Year.  

The applications for appointment as Senior Counsel 2025 are now closed.

Applications for appointment as Senior Counsel 2026 will open in August 2025.