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Is being an administrative law judge a good fit for you?

Runs hearings about government matters, such as benefit claims, and decides who is responsible and what should happen.

What the work involves

  • Monitors and directs trials and hearings so they are fair and protect everyone's legal rights.
  • Prepares written opinions and decisions.
  • Holds hearings to review and decide claims, such as eligibility for benefits or breaches of safety rules.
  • Decides on objections, requests and whether evidence can be used.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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