| The Lord President (Lord Justice Clerk may deputise) | n/a – these are standing appointments |
| The Chief Executive of the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (or nominated representative from SCS staff) |
| The Chief Executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board (or nominated representative) |
| 1 member of Scottish Government staff (or nominated representative) | The Scottish Ministers | None required | Until the Scottish Ministers appoint a replacement |
| At least 4 members of the judiciary, including at least 1 judge of the Court of Session and at least 1 sheriff principal or sheriff. | The Lord President | None required | 3 years, unless replaced or removed by the Lord President |
| At least 2 practising advocates | The Lord President, after consulting the Faculty of Advocates | Detailed in the Lord President’s Statement of Appointment Practice | 3 years |
| At least 2 practising solicitors | The Lord President, after consulting the Law Society of Scotland | Detailed in the Lord President’s Statement of Appointment Practice | 3 years |
| At least 2 consumer representative members, who between them appear to the Lord President to have: - experience and knowledge of consumer affairs,
- knowledge of the non-commercial legal advice sector, and
- an awareness of the interests of litigants in the civil courts.
| The Lord President, after consultation with Scottish Ministers | Detailed in the Lord President’s Statement of Appointment Practice | 3 years |
| Up to 6 LP members | The Lord President, after consulting the Scottish Ministers | Detailed in the Lord President’s Statement of Appointment Practice | 3 years |