Trainee judge

Judges preside over criminal and civil proceedings in courts.

• presiding over trials and hearings;
• interpreting and enforcing rules of procedure and ruling on the admissibility of evidence;
• determining the rights and obligations of the parties involved;
• instructing juries on the points of law applicable to the case;
• weighing and considering evidence in court proceedings and deciding whether a person is guilty or innocent, and determining the degree of liability of the accused or defendant;
• sentencing convicted persons in criminal cases, determining damages or other remedies in civil cases, and issuing court orders;
• researching legal matters and writing opinions on them.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Judge
• Registration judge