What does a Presiding Judge do?

You preside as a judge at the highest cantonal court.

What education does Presiding Judge require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Presiding Judge earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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Presiding Judge

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Senior judges act as the highest cantonal court of appeal in civil and criminal matters (second judicial instance). They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 138'000

CHF 11'500/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Presiding Judge

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)2/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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