is there a good chance of actually landing this job or is it more of a dream job??
how do u actually obtain the job?? who hires you or r u elected in some way??
2007-10-30 14:23:02 · 7 answers · asked by NAF SREWSNA OOHAY 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
It's more of a dream job. I don't think, in theory, you have to be lawyer, but in all actuality you need to be. Then you must practice for a number of years and donate a substantial amount of money to the right people. It's very political and has a lot to do with who you know.
Although if you really to want to be a judge is some respect, become a lawyer. Then you will be able to volunteer and preside over small claims court - if you qualify - I don't think it's paid, but you'd be a judge for a moment.
2007-10-31 03:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Spike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your location and the level of judge, they might be elected or might be appointed. In any case, it's not just a job you apply for, and yes, it's hard to become a judge - there are more people wanting the job than the number of jobs available.
2007-10-31 14:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, to become a judge you have to be a lawyer, and be admitted to practice in good standing in the place where you want to be a judge. beyond that, judges in some states are elected by voters, and in others the judges are appointed by the governor or some other authority. (this link tells you how it works in your state).
http://www.ajs.org/js/select.htm
there are also municipal or city judges, who might be chosen by the mayor or city council, and federal judges, who are chosen by the white house.
either way, generally there is a lot of competition for these jobs and the process is rather politicized.
2007-10-30 21:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey princess watzzup? So you wanna be a judge? Whatcha wanna judge princess? I'll give you the bad news first - you gotta go to school and get educated. High school, college, university, law school. then you gotta article for some time. Finally you become a lawyer. Than you gotta make political connections.
Than when you get to be 45, maybe 50, if you're lucky, you'll be appointed judge. So I wouldn't waste my time sending in applications. Once a princess always a princess. Stick to being a princess. You never know, maybe prince charming will come your way.
2007-10-30 22:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by adam k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most in my state, California, are appointed by the governor then run unopposed for 6 year terms later. You need to have been a practicing attorney for 10 years before being appointed.
2007-10-30 21:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some places they are elected.
2007-10-30 23:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by PeguinBackPacker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for a wet t-shirt contest. yeeeeehaaaaaaaaw!!!
2007-10-30 21:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋