Description
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BEING A PERFECT JUDGE
Book summary
This work offers a practical and detailed guide for those starting their judicial career, focusing on the criminal sphere. The author, a sitting judge, shares recommendations, tips, and advice based on her experience, from passing the competitive examination to joining a post and the daily exercise of judicial functions. It includes templates for rulings and definitions of practical legal concepts, all adapted to the latest recommendations from high courts in Spain and Europe, presented in a relaxed tone with a slight touch of humor that makes it easy to read.
What is it about?
The book is a practical guide that breaks down the entire process a judge goes through from passing the competitive examination until settling into their position, with a specific focus on criminal jurisdiction. It explains in detail the steps to follow, common difficulties, and practical solutions, offering judicial ruling templates and clarifying legal concepts used in day-to-day life. All content is updated according to the latest guidelines from higher courts, both national and European, and is presented in an enjoyable and accessible style.
Main topics
- Start of the judicial career: from passing the competitive examination to taking office at a post.
- Exercise of judicial functions in the criminal sphere: case management, drafting rulings, and procedural practice.
- Practical advice and tips for dealing with everyday situations in the courtroom.
- Definition and clarification of essential legal concepts for criminal practice.
- Templates for judicial rulings adapted to current regulations and jurisprudence.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at new judges who have just passed the competitive examination or who are joining their first post, especially in the criminal sphere. It is also very useful for those studying for the judicial career who wish to know the practical reality of the profession, as well as for lawyers and other legal professionals interested in understanding the internal work of a criminal court.
What this book provides
- A realistic and practical view of the day-to-day life of a criminal judge, beyond theory.
- Concrete tools, such as ruling templates and advice, to facilitate adaptation to the position.
- Clarification of complex legal concepts through simple explanations and examples.
- An updated approach that integrates the latest recommendations from higher courts.
- An enjoyable and relaxed read that reduces the pressure of the start of a judicial career.
Technical specifications
- Author: DE AGUILAR GUALDA, SALUD
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: JUDICIAL POWERS, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, LAW: STUDY AND REVISION GUIDES
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 210
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
This is a unique work that combines the direct experience of a sitting judge with a practical and accessible approach. Its main value lies in offering a realistic and useful guide for those facing their first steps in a criminal judicial career, a period that is often overwhelming. The inclusion of ruling templates and concrete advice, along with a relaxed tone, makes it a valuable resource both for training and daily reference.