U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circut
Philadelphia, PA
PUBLIC NOTICE U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP VACANCIES District of New Jersey
Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announces the application process for two bankruptcy judgeship vacancies in the District of New Jersey, one seated in Trenton and one seated in Newark. A bankruptcy judge is appointed to a 14-year term pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 152.
To be qualified for appointment an applicant must:
(a) Be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and every other bar of which they are members.
(b) (1) Possess and have a reputation for integrity and good character; (2) possess and have demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law; (3) possess and have demonstrated outstanding legal ability and competence; (4) indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that they would exhibit judicial...