Name: Who makes judges?
Uploaded: 2021-06-02T15:01:13Z
Duration: 12 min 41 s
Description: What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss. Lawyer Jessica Kerr sifts through the murky, mysterious process that sits at the center of the Commonwealth judicial system in countries like Australia -- and makes the case for "judge school," a legal education better fit to bring justice, legitimacy and public trust to any court.

What qualifies someone to become a judge? The answer is surprisingly vague and even taboo to discuss. Lawyer Jessica Kerr sifts through the murky, mysterious process that sits at the center of the Commonwealth judicial system in countries like Australia -- and makes the case for "judge school," a legal education better fit to bring justice, legitimacy and public trust to any court.

Jessica Kerr: Who makes judges?

Who makes judges?

Judges wield immense power without election, their legitimacy hinging on public trust and the integrity of the judicial system.

The traditional, opaque judge selection process raises questions of merit and diversity, reflecting a broader societal concern.

A call for 'judge school': proposing structured education and experience pathways to prepare more diverse and competent judges.