How to Prepare for a Judicial Career in Law School

How to Prepare for a Judicial Career in Law School

Not all paths to the judge’s bench look the same, especially when it comes to appointed positions. For many law school students walking into their first class, such a lofty position may feel like a distant dream — but choices made in law school can lay the foundation for a judicial career. The first step is to find an area of law you enjoy and deepen your legal understanding, experts say. Federal judgeships are most competitive — none more so th…