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A Judge presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. Their role is to conduct the trial impartially and in an open court. Their responsibilities are to hear all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers or solicitors of the case, assess the credibility and arguments of the parties, and issue a ruling on the matter at hand based on their interpretation of the law and their own personal judgment.

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctoral degree in Juris Doctor
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,630Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Political Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in American Studies
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$42,101Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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8.5 years
$87K
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7.48 years
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