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
Process
Step one: Applications Close March 26, 2020
– 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: TBD
Online Quiz – candidates will be sent a weblink to an online quiz
Application Review: TBD
A committee will review and score applications – YMCA Staff will review and approve the final list
Notification: TBD
Applicants will be notified if they are selected as a judge, alternate, or not selected