The candidate must be currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court. Commission Service . These guidelines attempt to identify the characteristics which predict successful judicial performance. The identified traits are not mutually exclusive and cannot be wholly separated from one another. All of the above criteria are listed by title with the exception of experience in the legal system.
Experience is included throughout the checklist under each appropriate title.
Additional questions not covered in the Application and PDS are listed below the references. Some application and PDS questions have been referenced more than once, since they apply to more than one category. Knowledge of the Law . The candidate should have thorough knowledge of established legal principles. The applicant's academic record and participation in continuing legal education may be indicators of legal knowledge.