The High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) has announced the selection of 1800 judges. The terms of the competition are posted on the HQCJ website.
According to the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, this selection of local court judges is already being called historic. It is about replacing about a third of the judiciary.
Key timeframes for the selection:
- March 2025: submission of documents for participation in the competition
- April 2025: admission of candidates to the competition
- Summer 2025: passing the qualification exam
- End of summer 2025: completion of the competition
Candidate requirements: university degree in law, 5 years of legal experience, age between 30 and 65, knowledge of the Ukrainian language, and most importantly: competence and integrity.