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    Question: What would you say to girl who wants to be a judge?

    Answer: First, go to law school. Almost all courts require that judges be lawyers, and even if they don't, it will make you a better judge if you are a lawyer by training.

    Second, get involved. The more involved you are, the more people you meet, and supportive relationships in the community are often imperative to getting elected or appointed to the bench. Involvement in community groups and volunteer organizations will also help you develop compassion and understanding about the people that will eventually appear in your courtroom. This will surely help you be a better judge.

    Third, always behave as though you already are a judge. If you are known as honest, hardworking, intelligent, well-prepared, and sincere, when your name comes up as a candidate for a judgeship, people will immediately support you. On the other hand, if you have a bad reputation in the community, it will probably hurt your chances, if not destroy them.

    Finally, don't ever think that being a girl means that you can't be a judge. Society has changed considerably over the years. People have come to realize that believing in old stereotypes meant a lot of wasted brainpower. Today, smart electors and governors realize that the most important qualities in judges are their intelligence and ability to do the job. If you prove these attributes, you can be anything you want to be.


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    On 02/09/09
    Claire from Othr said:
    I would say GO FOR IT...that is sexist if you say no you won't make it...i am happy to be a lawyer and i feel strongly about that..i don't care if i get bullyed..i will BE A LAWYER MANN! woopwoop
    On 04/13/04
    Cryogen from NY said:
    I definitely say go for it. Just be warned, your road will be difficult because the system is very male-dominated, and no matter how enlightened your colleagues say they are, there will still be gender bias. If you've really got the desire, though, I think you can make it. Just stay in school and take a lot of law courses. If someone in your family is in the legal system, have him or her study with you or just discuss law whenever possible. I personally think we need more women judges.
    On 02/27/04
    Jackie from MD said:
    Anyone who is willing to try something should try it even if someone dosen't agree with you.I say[GO 4 IT!!!!!] there anit nothing stoping you now.
    On 08/21/03
    muissa from AZ said:
    i would say go for it because u can do anything you want.
    On 03/18/03
    Tiffany from GA said:
    I don't never think that just because you a girl that you cann't be a judge cause anybody can be what they want if they put their mind to it,and always no that they can do it. Just know that.
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