Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Judges are elected or appointed officials who preside over federal, state, county, and municipal courts. They apply the law to citizens and businesses and oversee court proceedings according to the established law. Judges also give new rulings on issues not previously decided. Approximately 45,300 judges work in all levels of the judiciary arm of the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Law DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Organized
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Career Ladder
Judge
Senior Partner
Junior Partner
Law Clerk or Intern
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