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Mykola ONISHCHUK,

Rector of the National School of Judges of Ukraine, Doctor of Law Sciences, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine

PREPARATION OF TEACHERS (TRAINERS) OF NATIONAL SCHOOL OF JUDGES OF UKRAINE AS CONSTITUENT OF JUDGE EDUCATION

Training of judges and judicial candidates is one of the most important steps towards building a democratic society in which rule of law should prevail. In order to implement the reform of judicial training, the National School of Judges of Ukraine designed the Concept of the National Standards of Judicial Training in Ukraine (hereinafter – the Concept). As stated in the Concept, initial training and in-service training are essential elements of the competent justice. Such training guarantees independence and impartiality of future judges. It is important key element to strengthen public respect for the judicial branch.

One of the most important stages in training judges and judicial candidates is selection of trainers. The School studies personal qualities and carries out a thorough selection of trainers among judges, including retired judges, and among the representatives of other legal professions: lawyers, scholars etc.

In the process of future trainers selection NSJU takes into account professional capacity of the candidate, level of his/her preparedness, availability of professional and practical experience, self-study skills and readiness for self-education, ability to apply a creative approach to training. The motivation of the candidate is highly important.

Key words: National school of judges of Ukraine, professional preparation of judges, preparation of teachers, Conception of national standards of judge education.

References

On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges: Law of Ukraine of June 2, 2016 No. 1402-VII (as amended as of December 15, 2018 / 7. URL: http://zakon0.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1402-19. [ukr.]

The concept of national standards of judicial education. URL: http://www.nsj.gov.ua/ua/about/symbols/. [ukr.]