Bill > S1159

This bill proposes the creation of a Graduate Judicial Training School in Massachusetts to improve the quality of judicial education and appointment processes. The proposed initiative aims to establish a comprehensive training program for current and future judges, requiring participants to be graduates of accredited law schools who will undergo one to two years of advanced training focusing on the nuanced responsibilities of judicial roles. The bill calls for the formation of an Advisory Board consisting of three members appointed by the Governor, three members appointed by the Attorney General, and representatives from all accredited law schools in Massachusetts. This board will be responsible for conducting public hearings, developing recommendations for establishing the school, and creating a long-term plan to transition judicial appointments toward graduates of this specialized training program. The underlying rationale is to enhance the sophistication and effectiveness of the judicial system by providing targeted, comprehensive education that goes beyond traditional legal training, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that judges are thoroughly prepared to make fair and informed decisions within the Massachusetts legal framework.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1159