Supreme Court Judge
Presides over civil and criminal cases in Jamaica’s Supreme Court — one of the highest judicial appointments in the country.
Typical Salary
J$7M
to J$13M per year
Open Roles
30+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
Law Student→Attorney-at-Law→Senior Attorney→Resident Magistrate→Supreme Court Judge
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$10M
Entry: J$7MSenior: J$13M
Key Skills
Legal reasoning
Judgement writing
Evidence evaluation
Court management
Legal research
Impartiality
Criminal / civil procedure
Constitutional interpretation
Education
Minimum Entry
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
- Legal Education Certificate (LEC)
Preferred
- LLM (Master of Laws)
- 10+ years at bar with judicial experience
Professional Qualifications
- Called to the Jamaican Bar (CRPLC)
- LEC (Norman Manley Law School)
- LLM (advantageous)
- Judicial appointment by GG on PM advice
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