The Steps to become a supreme court judge

Step1 Go to law school. In theory, anyone can be a Supreme Court Justice. However, in practice, the distinction has been reserved for lawyers. Doing well in law school, passing the bar exam and developing a law practice will therefore help you on your way to becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

Step2 Understand the role of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its function is to review decisions of the lower courts that involve interpretation of the Constitution, federal law, or treaties.

Step3 Become a federal judge. Almost all Supreme Court nominees have been judges on the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a group of regional courts that governs appeals of district court decisions. Federal Appeals Courts work on cases that can later be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Step4 Be political. Supreme Court justices are nominated by sitting presidents, usually because they are thought to be representative of a certain political party's values. Participating in politics will help in becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

Step5 Ace the confirmation hearings. Once the president nominates someone, the Senate holds hearings. The purpose of the hearings is for the senators to interview the nominee regarding his record as a judge and lawyer, and inquire as to where she stands on key issues.

My CSO's

SS.O.11.5.1
analyze and explain the response of leaders of the United States and the world to the following developments:

•industrialization
•urbanization
•immigration
•education
•health care
•epidemics/pandemic

SS.O.11.5.2
assess the impact of United States foreign policy on different world regions (e.g., Open Door Policy, Good Neighbor Policy, Lend-Lease).
SS.O.11.5.3
critique United States immigration policies and assess the contributions of immigrant groups and individuals