One year at the Bar, two years in training: What it now takes to become a judge
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By The Times of India
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One year at the Bar, two years in training: What it now takes to become a judge
NEW DELHI: Is one year of practice at the Bar enough to prepare a lawyer for the responsibilities of a judicial officer? The Supreme Court's decision to reduce the practice requirement for entry-level judicial service from three years to one has triggered a debate over whether courtroom experience can be adequately supplemented by judicial academy training and clerkship.
