Supreme Court Eases Judicial Exam Eligibility for Fresh Law Graduates
What Happened
The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service exams from 3 years to 1 year. Candidates appearing for exams notified between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 can apply even without prior legal practice.
Key Takeaways
The move opens the judiciary to more young law graduates while retaining practical training requirements. Selected candidates will serve as trainee judicial officers, undergoing 1 year of judicial academy training followed by 1 year of structured clerkship before regular appointment.