Judicial+Qualifications+&+Terms

In many cases, there are no or few actual requirements to become a judge in any level. Generally though, judges are appointed following a criteria made by the people who vote them in. Most judges have a degree in a law field, and need a license to practice the law.
 * How to become a judge:**

Judges on the federal level are appointed by the president or by a respective court. After appointment, it has to be cleared through the senate, and the judge has to pass a test required to become a federal judge. The president typically appoints judges with the same views that he himself has. Although there are not many actual requirements to become a judge, there is a criteria that the appointers generally follow. (So for example, a person with no experience who meets the few requirements generally will not be appointed). To become a Supreme Court judge, you have to be at least 35 years of age, and licensed to practice the law. After tat, there are no requirements.
 * Judges on the Federal level:**

Chief judges are appointed based on their seniority in the court system. To become a chief judge, you typically have served one or more years, are under the age of 65, and have not been a chief judge before.
 * How to become a chief judge: **

These are the only judges that are appointed to serve by terms. A municipal court judge is voted in by the people of that state. Full time judges are elected for 4 year terms, and part time judges are elected for 4 year terms. There is no term limit for being a municipal court judge.
 * Municipal court Judges:**

Once reaching the age of 65, a judge may retire. The judge also has the option of becoming a senior judge. A senior judge generally serves for 15 years part time, and is a volunteer judge.
 * Becoming a senior judge:**



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"How to Become a Judge in 5 Steps." Web. 31 Oct. 2014.

"Frequently Asked Questions." //USCOURTSGOV RSS //. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.