How do federal judges get their jobs?

Answer 1

Judges and justices who serve in US District Court, US Court of International Trade, US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States are appointed under Article III of the Constitution. They are nominated by the Presidentwith the "advice and consent" of the Senate. The Senate must vote whether to approve or reject the President's nomination before the judge can be appointed.

Article III courts are those that make up the Judicial Branch of the federal government:

• US District Courts
• US Court of International Trade
• US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
• Supreme Court of the United States

The overall process is similar to that used to confirm US Supreme Court justices, with the FBI conducting a full background check, and the Senate Judiciary Committee evaluating the candidate before making a recommendation to the full Senate. The Senate must approve the nomination by a simple majority (51%) of those voting, unless an opposing Senator filibusters the appointment, in which case 60 votes are required to invoke cloture (end the filibuster).

The federal judiciary also includes Article I judges, who preside over courts or tribunals of limited power and jurisdiction, often connected to government departments and agencies.

While these courts are not considered part of the Judicial Branch, some judges, like those who sit on the US Court of Claims, are nominated by the President, and approved by the Senate, just like Article III judges, but only sit for a fixed term of 15 years, and don't enjoy some of the other benefits afforded Article III judges.

Others, like judges for US Bankruptcy Courts, are appointed by appellate judges of the US Court of Appeals Circuit Court with jurisdiction a particular Bankruptcy Court's territory. And some Article I judges (like administrative law judges, or ALJ's) are hired by the agency they serve, such as the Social Security Administration's Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.

Answer 2

Working very hard as lawyers to gain recognition and respect.

Added: (in the US) Depending upon the jurisdiction, they are either appointed or elected.

Answer 3

The president elects them to serve a life term but they can be impeached.

Answer 4

the voters elect them