Holding Up Judicial Careers: The Unspoken Costs Of Practice Requirements
- IJLLR Journal
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Priyanshu, IMS Unison University, Dehradun
Siddarth Rai, IMS Unison University, Dehradun
ABSTRACT
The Indian Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in May 2025 that revised the requirements for eligibility in the judicial service test. The Court mandated that law graduates practice in court for three consecutive years before taking the tests. The strategy has been quite controversial, despite the justification that it will improve the caliber of judges by making court procedures more realistic. The decision is critically examined in this piece from the viewpoint of a law student. It contends that although the reasoning behind the decision is sound, unintended repercussions including gender inequality, social exclusion, and a discrepancy between legal education and practice could result. In order to maintain diversity without sacrificing competency, the study suggests alternative reform models such as lengthier and more formal training following selection, judicial internships as part of legal education, and reorienting age and eligibility requirements.
