# Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, Section 9: Qualification to be judge of High Court or Court of Appeal

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A person is not qualified for appointment as Lord Chief Justice, a Lord Justice of Appeal or a judge of the High Court unless he is—
(a) a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing; or
(b) a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of at least ten years’ standing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/23/section/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/judicature-northern-ireland-act-1978/section-9
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