All Judges, with the exception of the Chief Justice, will be appointed. Please see the information below to apply for a position as a Judge.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s previous Alabama YMCA Youth Judicial experience
• At least a sophomore in High School (in Fall)
• Ability to speak in public extemporaneously
• Knowledge of Alabama Law Knowledge of courtroom procedure
• Personality, Appearances, Dress, Poise and Good Voice
• Member of an affiliated Student YMCA of Government Club

Required Trainings

• June  – One Hour Conference Call/webinar with Judges and advisors/staff
• Summer – review training information
• Sat Sept 14 – 1 PM – 5 PM – Initial Judge Training (followed by Fall Planning)
• Sat/Sun in Sept. Oct. – District Meeting – Judges will take part in leading their District Meetings
• Sat Oct 19– Sun 20 – Judicial Officer Training
• Fri Nov 1, 7 PM – Pre-Conf Training
• Nov 2-4, Judicial Conference

Process

Step one:  March 13 – April 8, 11:59 PM

Apply Online
– Basic contact info
– Answer a few questions
– Upload headshot photo
– Submit link to a video where they are speaking to a group or answering the question “Why do you want to be a judge?”

Step two: April 12-14
Online Quiz – candidates will be sent a weblink to an online quiz

Application Review: April 18-25
A committee will review and score applications – YMCA Staff will review and approve the final list

Notification: May 10
Applicants will be notified if they are selected as a judge, alternate, or not selected