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Overview
Judges preside over court cases, hearings, appeals and trials. They manage legal procedure, hear arguments, review evidence and make decisions across areas such as criminal, family, civil and juvenile matters.
In job descriptions, look for court procedures, legal terminology, civil or criminal law, hearings, evidence review, confidentiality, impartiality, jury guidance and legal decision-making.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Judges work through formal court proceedings: hearings, trials, appeals, evidence, legal arguments and written decisions. The role requires control of the courtroom while keeping the process impartial, orderly and legally grounded.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include interpreting law, hearing arguments, reviewing evidence, maintaining confidentiality and supervising hearings. Depending on the court, work may involve civil, criminal, family, contract or juvenile matters.
Salary context
Salary context depends on court level, case complexity, appointment scope, administrative duties, hearing volume and responsibility for written decisions or case supervision. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths commonly build from legal practice, prosecution, public legal service, academic legal work or senior case roles toward judicial appointments, specialist courts, appeals work or court leadership.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies or role descriptions specify court type, case area, hearing duties, written judgments, jury work and supervision of procedure. These details define the practical legal context.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
23-1021.00
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETJudges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
23-1023.00
Exact relationship
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Occupation group
Judges (2612)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/07bd65d7-c13f-443a-bdf6-88903f3822be |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2612.1 |
| ISCO group | 2612 |
| Concept type | Occupation |