Brazil Publishes Notice for New Federal Judge Exam (TRF5)
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The 5th Regional Federal Court, known as TRF5, has published the official edital for a new competition to hire federal judges in Brazil.
An edital is a formal document used in Brazilian public exams. It explains the rules, dates and requirements for a concurso, or public selection process.
The TRF5 edital announces 11 vacancies for the position of substitute federal judge. This judge works in place of a regular judge when needed.
The starting gross salary for the position is R$37,700 per month, one of the highest starting salaries in Brazilian public service.
Meanwhile, TRF2, a different regional court, is carrying out the second stage of its own judge competition, known as the XIX Concurso for Substitute Federal Judge.
In this second stage, candidates must complete a discursive exam, in which they answer legal questions in writing, and a test that requires them to draft sentences, or written court decisions.
These exams are considered some of the most competitive in Brazil, attracting thousands of law graduates every year.
Candidates typically spend months, or even years, preparing for the multiple stages of a judge concurso, which usually include written tests, oral interviews and background checks.
For many law professionals, becoming a federal judge represents both financial stability and a respected career path.
The publication of the TRF5 edital is expected to trigger a new wave of preparation among candidates hoping to secure one of the 11 available positions.
Details about registration dates and further stages of the TRF5 selection process are provided directly in the official edital.
Vocabulary10 words
- TRF5
- a large regional court in Brazil
- edital
- an official document announcing rules for a public exam
- concurso
- a public exam process used to hire government workers
- vacancies
- open positions available for people to apply for
- substitute federal judge
- a judge who fills in for another judge when needed
- gross salary
- the full pay before taxes are taken out
- XIX Concurso
- the name given to the 19th edition of this exam
- discursive exam
- a test in which answers are written in essay form
- sentences
- official written decisions made by a judge
- background checks
- checks made on a person's past history before hiring
Quiz
Answer key
1. To open a competition for federal judge positions 2. It is holding the second stage of its own judge concurso 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The 5th Regional Federal Court, known as _____, has published the official edital for a new competition to hire federal judges in Brazil.
An edital is a formal document used in Brazilian public exams, explaining the rules, dates and requirements for a _____.
The TRF5 edital announces 11 _____ for the position of substitute federal judge.
The starting gross _____ for the position is R$37,700 per month.
Meanwhile, TRF2, a different regional court, is carrying out the second stage of its own judge competition, known as the _____.
In this second stage, candidates must complete a _____ exam, in which they answer legal questions in writing.
They also take a test that requires them to draft _____, or written court decisions.
Candidates typically spend months, or even years, preparing for the multiple stages of a judge concurso, which usually include written tests, oral interviews and _____.
The publication of the TRF5 edital is expected to trigger a new wave of preparation among candidates hoping to secure one of the 11 available _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think judge exams in Brazil are so competitive?
- What skills do you think are important for someone taking a discursive legal exam?
- How does a high starting salary affect how many people apply for a public exam?
- Do you think long, multi-stage public exams are a fair way to select judges? Why or why not?