From pass rates to pay: a guide to judicial recruitment in Europe

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From pass rates to pay: a guide to judicial recruitment in Europe

Max Walters
December 03 2019
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With England and Wales in need of IP judges, we ask experts in six European countries to explain their judicial appointments system and whether it could work elsewhere

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Max edits Managing IP’s news and analysis and oversees the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, and commissions expert comment. He reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.
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