what qualifications do you need to become a judge?

Answer 1

to be able to drink like a fish

Answer 2

IGNORE ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE ABOVE ME

Quite why people see the need to answer questions they clearly have no knowledge about always mystifies me. then you have the ones who troy out the ideas and tired old cliches they've nicked from The Sun because they've never had an original thought in their head.

I know many judges, and they are all eminently sensible, humane people with a mind of their own and who choose not to do what tabloid papers tell them they should be doing.

There are many different types of judges, but in the criminal field (and, incidentally, magistrates' are NOT judges - they just judge people on the facts that they have heard. They have no legal training) you must be a solicitor or barrister (usually the latter) of at least ten years experience. You can then apply at the relevant time when the Lord Chancellor asks for applicants.

Answer 3

You must be just, full of justice, wisdom, integrity, honesty, unbiased, unpartisaned, righteous, straightness, full intent of sincerity, a good analyzer of facts, un opinionated, being able to perceive thoughts and feelings of others in an instant. Serious dude A judge, or a perfect judge would have at least a couple of theses qualities or better yet, all of them plus the a grip load more of similiar high righteous standards, that go way higher than what the laws state. The laws that a judge must live by in order to sustain a such a position of reponsiblity is crazy. First you have got to actually live an almost or near perfect life yourself before I would want to consider doing the work of a Judge. Have you ever read the story in the Old Testament about King Solomon? he was a great Judge himself. One time the two ladies came to him with despute that they wanted to resolve and he did it in quite a unique way but so as to get to the heart of the matter, he was a great judger. I put a link below if you want to read it. Its short but one of my favorite stories and might show you some of the qualities necessary for becoming a judge.

Answer 4

What type of judge?...a magistrate has no legal knowledge and is advised by the court clerk. Other judges are appointed by the home office and usually have at least 10 years experience as a barrister or lawyer.

Answer 5

The requirements to become a judge very depending on the jurisdiction. In the US. the requirements are usually in the state constitution.

Generally, judges must be attorneys who have practiced for a specific period of time and have shown good judgment and moral character. For example, you cannot be a judge in California until you have been an attorney practicing in the state for 10 years or more.

Answer 6

Just the "Minimum" of Common Sense , Sycophancy and the Ability to "Ignore" the fact that the Legal System in th United Kingdom is being "Destroyed" by the "Honourable Members"

Answer 7

Depends which kind.
A Magistrate none really.
A County Court Judge upwards you really need to be a silk first.

Answer 8

none if you want to be a magistrate, any one can do that providing you're a decent intelligent person. Being a judge in the high court I'm sure would require a little more knowledge and training

Answer 9

As far as a magistrate goes - NOTHING!!! But as far as a crown court judge goes; they are out of touch with the real world and should be democratically voted into their jobs the same as politicians are. Otherwise there is too much room for corruption! They are an ignorant and naive bunch of people.

Answer 10

You need to be a qualified barrister, i.e. taken a law degree, trained for 3 years + and passed the bar exam. Then you need a lot of experience in law first.

Answer 11

apparently two, to be able to sit in a chair and look silly in a wig. you dont need any more qualifications, as the usual requirements are like life experience, and common sense, but they are wasted on us mere mortals.