I'm really in the dark about what is the best way of going to get what I need. I want to major in political science and most likely go to a law school and get a masters but I dont know what exactly I will get a masters in. So if anyone has any advice I gladly appreciate it. Thanks.
2007-09-09 17:24:00 · 3 answers · asked by barisax415 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
In the US most law schools graduate with a JD or Juris Doctorate degree not a masters. The type of law you specialize in is up to you. To be a judge you can be elected or appointed. Appointed judges usually have a distinguished career of clerkships and work in the prosecutors office or in private law practice.
2007-09-09 18:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you need a law degree and you need to to get high marks. I am not sure what the expectations are where you live but in NZ (system based on the English system and similar to the US) what matters is what you do after you finish your law degree. To be a judge you will normally have to have worked as a a litigator (ie a lawyer who goes in and out of court). There are many areas of practice - criminal, family, employment, civil etc and you will probably specialise in one of them. YOu also need to build a reputation as being good at what you do. If you can't gain the respect of the profession you are unlikely to make it as a judge. (Note: The first few years will be hard on you. Judges do like to terrorise young lawyers and you will need to develop a thick skin.)
Finally, the most important thing you will need are connections. Socialising with the right people, turning up at the right events etc. Depressing but true.
Good luck
2007-09-10 00:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law.
2007-09-10 00:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋