{
  "id": 3734783,
  "title": "One year at the Bar, two years in training: What it now takes to become a judge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/one-year-at-the-bar-two-years-in-training-what-it-now-takes-to-become",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/legal/news/one-year-at-the-bar-two-years-in-training-what-it-now-takes-to-become-a-judge/articleshow/133566961.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Supreme Court reduced judicial service practice from three years to one. This change sparks debate on courtroom experience versus structured training. Former Justice Vipin Sanghi advocates for retaining the three-year practice period. Lawyers Vivek Narayan Sharma and Siddharth Sijoria believe the new framework can succeed. The discussion centers on readiness for judicial responsibilities and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}