Candidates for magistrate judge of U.S. District Court for the Northern District may apply through Monday, Nov. 27. To obtain an application form, call (312) 435-5359, visit the clerk's office in room 2050 of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, or download one at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov.

Applicants' qualifications will be reviewed by a merit selection committee. The person selected will fill the vacancy of Magistrate Judge Ian H. Levin, who retired July 1.