Second chapter
Basic training for student judges
Article 30: The duration of the basic training for student judges is set at four (4) years. This includes theoretical training and practical training.
Article 31: The theoretical training, which lasts for two (2) years, involves teaching student judges the general principles of law and acquiring and deepening their knowledge through lectures, practical work, and seminars.
The practical training, which lasts for two (2) years specifically, directed activities, study circles, mock trial sessions, and moot court competitions at the judicial level, as well as the discussion of a final training memorandum. It aims to equip the student judge with the scientific skills necessary to perform the duties of a judge.
The program of basic training and its organization are determined by a decision of the Minister of Justice.
Article 32: At the end of each academic year, student judges undergo an examination. The examination includes written tests.
They undergo it at the end of the basic training period, the graduation exam includes written and oral tests, as well as the defense of a final training thesis.
Article 33: Success in the training entitles one to obtain the school’s diploma, the model of which is determined by decision of the Minister of Justice.
Article 34: Permission for students whose results are below the required level, after consultation with the academic council, to repeat the year or be expelled, by a decision taken by the school’s general director.
However, repeating the year is only permitted once for judiciary students.
Article 35: Judiciary students in their basic training are supervised by associate and/or temporary professors, as well as by university professors and researchers, in accordance with the applicable regulations and under the supervision of competent judges and professionals.
Section Three
Continuous training and specialized training of judges
Article 36: The school, upon request from the Ministry of Justice , provides continuous training and specialized training for working judges.
Article 37: Each judge may, upon request, benefit from at least five (5) days of continuous training each year.
Article 38: Specialized training sessions are concluded with written and oral examinations and research projects, which upon successful completion entitle the candidate to receive a certificate awarded by the school.
The continuous training courses are concluded with the issuance of a certificate delivered by the school.