2006-09-26 17:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It depends on each state's laws.
2006-09-26 18:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Montana, anyone can run for Justice of the Peace, no law degree required. I am not sure of what qualifications are required for other judges in this state. Many are elected offices. It seemed peculiar when I moved here.
2006-09-27 01:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope so. I think it's kind of important that a judge knows a thing or two about the law.
2006-09-27 01:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. If you remember GW Bush tried to appoint someone to the Supreme Court who didn't have a law degree.
2006-09-27 01:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. In many states, such as Alabama, they are elected. There is NO requirement at all other than that they be elected in many states. SOME states do require a JD or above and membership in their state BAR.
2006-09-27 01:00:50 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most judges are lawyers before they are judges. So, in that case yeah.
2006-09-27 00:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by sweet.pjs1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, yes, a judge has to have a J.D.
2006-09-27 00:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by whitewolf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course my dear.....it is necessary.
2006-09-27 01:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by MUNRA SJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋