#JUSB2418686AOrder of July 7, 2024, on the Organization of Professional Competition for the Magistracy
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The law outlines the organization and procedures related to the professional competition for the magistracy in France, including the structure and content of the examinations, eligibility criteria, as well as rules concerning candidates' conduct during the competition. It establishes the framework for both the assessment phases: admissions and eligibility, detailing the topics, examination procedures, and the criteria for evaluation.
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Key Changes
- Definition of examination materials and subjects for candidates
- Clarification of the roles of jurors and organizers
- Establishment of new rules for candidate conduct and penalties for fraud
Obligations
What this law requires
Organize and administer admissibility examination (synthesis note test) based on a 30-40 page documentary file, evaluating candidates' analysis, synthesis, and writing abilities
Conduct oral examination and jury conversation test with minimum five examiners, consisting of 10-minute presentation followed by 20-minute interrogation on civil/criminal law topics chosen by candidate
Establish examination centers at seats of courts of appeal and superior appellate courts as enumerated in the competition opening order, with possibility of additional supplementary centers
Evaluate candidates' knowledge of specified civil law topics including persons, family law, property, obligations, evidence, and prescriptions as outlined in the examination program
Evaluate candidates' knowledge of specified criminal law topics including general criminal law, special criminal law offenses, and criminal procedure as outlined in the examination program