Qualifications for a Judicial Career
A career in the judiciary is open to all Bulgarian citizens who meet specific requirements. Candidates must:
Be at least twenty-six years old.
Have completed a full course of legal education.
Successfully pass a State examination.
Serve at least six months as candidates attached to a Departmental Court.
In addition, the candidate must:
Be proficient in the official language of the Principality.
Enjoy full civil and political rights.
Have no criminal charges that carry the penalty of hard labour.
These requirements ensure that only qualified and responsible individuals enter the judicial profession.
Promotion and Appointment
Judges may be promoted to higher positions periodically. Promotion is based on:
The number of years served in their current position.
Favorable reports from the superior court.
Judges, public prosec