Judge

Judges are experienced legal professionals who preside over civil and criminal proceedings in Australian courts of law. Depending on their professional experience and specialist law qualifications, they may be appointed to local or district courts, civil and administrative tribunals, family courts, supreme or high courts.

As a judge you could be conducting a trial, evaluating the evidence and arguments presented by a barrister in court, researching previous court decision on cases relevant to the one being heard, sentencing an offender, determining custody arrangements, or giving legal instructions to a jury.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $182,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a judge?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Juris Doctor

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $137,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Laws (International Law)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 16 months
$0 - $42,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $67,968
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of International Law

On Campus
12 - 18 months
$9,134 - $42,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arbitrator Barrister Judge Diplomat International Lawyer + 2 more
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