How old do you have to be to become a judge?

Answer 1

The answer probably depends on where you are. In Canada it's not about age but about experience. For most lower level courts, you are required to have practiced law for 5 years. For the higher level [federal] ones, 10 years. Presumably, if you've completed the pre-law requirements and then obtained a law degree and then have practiced for a number of years, you're at least into your 30s before your eligible. * In the US there is not a set age for becoming a judge of any court. All US judges are either elected or appointed, therefore their political savvy is as important as their legal knowledge. Trial judges generally have 15+ years as trial attorneys with the average ages when they are first seated being between 47-50. Appellate courts are somewhat different as appellate judges do not usually have years of trial experience but are instead law professors and "office" lawyers (such as myself).

Answer 2

There is no standard amount of time. Judges are appointed or elected, and this seldom happens to those who are newly admitted to the bar. However, there are judges of all ages and experience, especially those appointed to temporary or ad hocpositions.

A legal degree is normally a necessity to be a judge, but it is not always a requirement to be elected as one.

Answer 3

you have to be at least 25 years of age to be judge

Answer 4

In order to be a judge in the United States you must have been a US citizen for at least 5 years prior to running. This is a requirement that is established by the US Constitution.

Answer 5

It depends on where you live

it is about 8-10 Years

Answer 6

There is not a requirement to be an attorney to be a judge in some places. And there is no practice requirement. You can be appointed or elected right out of law school.

Answer 7

20

Answer 8

4-5 years