Third Chapter
Enrollment in school and the study system
First section
Enrollment in the School
Article 25: A national competition is opened for the recruitment of student judges, within the limits of the available financial positions, pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Justice.
Article 26: In addition to the condition stipulated in Organic Law No. 04-11 dated 21 Rajab 1425 corresponding to 6 September 2004 mentioned above, enrollment in the school is open to all candidates who meet the required criteria:
Being thirty-five (35) years old at most, on the date of the competition.
Possession of the high school diploma (baccalaureat).
Holding a bachelor’s degree in law, at least, or an equivalent certificate.
Proof of legal status regarding national service.
Meeting the physical and mental competence requirements to perform judicial duties.
Enjoy civil and national rights as well as good moral character.
Article 27: The national competition for the recruitment of student judges includes written and oral exams.
The content of the candidate’s file, the number, nature, and duration of the tests, as well as their coefficient and program, as well as the composition of the examination committee, are determined by decision of the Minister of Justice upon proposal of the general director of the school.
Article 28 : The school requests the conduct of an administrative investigation carried out by qualified authorities to ensure that the student judges enjoy their civil and national rights and possess good moral character.
Article 29 : Foreign candidates who meet the required conditions may be admitted directly to the school, by decision of the Minister of Justice, after consulting the Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs.