What qualifications do you need to become a judge?

Question

I have read a few questions on this subject but they are all about the United States judical system. Would any-one be able to tell me what qualifications i need to become a in the UK? Also, if anyone is, or knows any-one that is a judge, please leave an answer to tell about what they did and experienced. Thankyou, x.

Answer 1

first you need to have a degree in law
pass the bar exam
work as a lawyer
after that there elections held, where people run for the office of judge.

Answer 2

go to law school, pass a bar gain some experience with national law or something and work for the state and then you become elected