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Judges
Unit 1 (the judiciary)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court | Appointed from the Court of Appeal or qualified to appear in the senior courts for 15 years |
| Lord Justice of Appeal | Qualified as a barrister or solicitor advocate with 7 years experience. Existing High Court Judge. 2007 first solicitor. |
| High Court (puisne) Judge | Qualified as a barrister or solicitor advocate with 7 years experience or Circuit Judge for 2 years. Only 3 solicitors since 1993 |
| Circuit Judge | Qualified as a barrister or solicitor advocate with 7 years experience or an existing Recorder, District or Tribunal Judge. Usually apppointed Recorder first. 18% are solicitors |
| Recorder | Part time. Qualified as a barrister or solicitor advocate with 7 years experience. Recorder in training for 2-3 years. 5 year appointment. |
| District Judge | Qualified as a barrister or solicitor advocate with 5 years experience. Experience as Deputy District Judge. High % solicitors |