How to Become a Judge in Ontario
Judges hold considerable power in a society; the same is true for judges in Ontario, Canada. As a judge, people expect you to interpret the laws, be impartial to the parties and make decisions based on the laws and the facts at hand. Not everyone can be a judge; the application process is competitive and lengthy. Nonetheless, if being a judge is in your heart and is your passion, pursue any vacancies by applying with the Ontario Judicial Appointment Advisory Agency.
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Belong to and be in good standing with a bar association in one of the provinces or territories of Canada for at least 10 years.
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Educate yourself and be abreast of the law, the social issues and the cultural diversity of Ontario.
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Do not have any errors, omissions or complaints on file with the Law Society of Upper Canada or any other law society.
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Have a clean criminal history. Applicants with a criminal record will not be considered.
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Check the Ontario Reports for vacancies. The Ontario Judicial Appointment Advisory Committee appoints judges. The committee posts vacancies for judicial positions in the Ontario Reports. Your bar association should have a copy of the latest Ontario Reports for you to check.
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Submit 14 copies of the judicial appointment application to the Ontario Judicial Appointment Advisory Committee. For a copy of the application, see the link in the resources below.
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Check with the Ontario Judicial Appointment Advisory Committee in a few weeks after you send in your application to inquire about an interview or if they have filled the vacancy. Once you send the application, all you can do is wait and hope the committee calls you in to interview.
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