ISCO Specialization 2612.1.1 Supreme Court Judge
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Supreme Court Judge: Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.
Essential Skills
- Interpret Law
- Observe Confidentiality
- Make Legal Decisions
- Show Impartiality
- Guide Jury Activities
- Show Responsibility
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Maintain Court Order
- Hear Legal Arguments
- Supervise Court Hearings
- Civil Process Order
- Court Procedures
- Correctional Procedures
- Legal Terminology
- Hear Witness Accounts
Optional Skills
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Show Empathy
- Legal Case Management
- Law Enforcement
- Criminology
- Compile Legal Documents
- Apply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour
- Handle Conflicts
- Ensure Sentence Execution
- Analyse Legal Evidence
- Think Analytically
- Present Legal Arguments
- Supervise Legal Case Procedures
- Communicate With Jury
- Legal Research
- Show Confidence
- Advise On Legal Decisions
- Present Arguments Persuasively
Alternative Names
- Justice Of The High Court
- High Court Judge
- Justice
- Justice Of The Supreme Court
- Lord Advocate
