Law & Legal
Judicial Services
The examination pathway into service as a judge in the subordinate judiciary.
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What this career is
Judicial Services is the recruitment pathway into the subordinate judiciary, conducted by State Public Service Commissions and High Courts. Eligibility rules vary by state.
- Typical education pathway
- LL.B. followed by the State Judicial Services examination
What professionals typically do
- Hear and decide cases in subordinate courts
- Evaluate evidence and apply the law
- Write reasoned judgments
- Manage court proceedings
Typical education pathways
- LL.B. from a recognised institution
- State Judicial Services examination — check each state's eligibility and experience requirements
Important skills
- Legal knowledge
- Impartial reasoning
- Written clarity
- Temperament
Suitable student interests
- Law
- Fairness
- Disciplined preparation
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