Belgian Judicial Traineeship Admission Exam case studies
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The Belgian judicial traineeship admission examination (examen d'admission au stage judiciaire / toelatingsexamen voor de gerechtelijke stage) is the gateway through which law graduates seek entry to the stage judiciaire, the supervised practical training that precedes appointment to the magistrature in Belgium. It is intended for holders of a Belgian law degree, or an equivalent qualification recognised for the purpose, who wish to become judges or public prosecutors, and it is organised on a linguistic basis, so candidates sit the examination in French or in Dutch according to the role and language regime concerned. The Belgian Judicial Traineeship Admission Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,588 words.
1The Unpaid Deposit and the Cancelled Sale
On 3 March, Sophie (a private seller) and Marc sign a written agreement for the sale of Sophie's apartment in Liège for €245,000. The contract states: "The buyer pays a deposit of €12,000 into the seller's account within ten days of signing; failing this, the seller may treat the sale as cancelled and retain the deposit." Marc pays nothing.
592 words, about 3 min2The Silent Witness and the Late Search Warrant
Police stop Youssef at 23:40 near a warehouse in Antwerp after an anonymous tip about a drug stash. A pat-down reveals €3,200 in cash and a set of keys.
565 words, about 3 min3The Recusal Request and the Late Filing
In a civil case before the Court of First Instance in Ghent, the plaintiff, Ms. Peeters, learns on Monday 10 June that the presiding judge is the brother-in-law of the defendant's managing director.
459 words, about 2 min4The Municipal Ban and the Proportionality Test
The city of Mechelen adopts a police regulation banning all demonstrations in the central square for six months, citing repeated clashes between two political groups. A peaceful group opposed to a local housing policy applies to hold a 90-minute static gathering of 40 people on a Saturday afternoon.
466 words, about 2 min5The Dismissed Employee and the Non-Compete Clause
Nadia is employed as a regional sales manager by a Belgian software company under a permanent contract. Her contract includes a non-compete clause: for 12 months after leaving, she may not work for any competitor in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
506 words, about 3 min