How Do You Become A Family Court Judge?
Judges make important legal decisions that affect the lives of many people. Family court judges in particular must make very difficult decisions in cases that are frequently highly charged emotionally. Most large cities, and many smaller jurisdictions, now have separate courts that hear nothing but family law cases. Family court judges may preside over cases that involve divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic abuse and many other family-related legal matters. Complete your law school education and obtain your Doctor of Jurisprudence or Juris Doctorate degree. While in law school, use your electives to take additional family law classes above and beyond the required basics. Complete the steps necessary to obtain your license to practice law. Pass the bar examination in the state where you will be practicing. Pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) and complete the character and fitness investigations that are also required in most states to become
