MA S1159

Creates a Graduate Judicial Training School in Massachusetts to provide continuing education for current judges and entry-level professional training for prospective judges

Requires judicial candidates to be graduates of accredited law schools and complete 1-2 years of advanced training on judging, legal systems, and Massachusetts-specific judicial responsibilities

Establishes an Advisory Board consisting of 3 members appointed by the Governor, 3 members appointed by the Attorney General, and the Deans of all accredited Massachusetts law schools (or designees)

Advisory Board will convene for 3 years to develop recommendations for establishing the school and creating a long-term plan to require all judicial and legal hearing officer appointments come from graduates of the program

Board will hold public hearings across the Commonwealth to gather public and expert testimony on the school's development