# Occupation profile — supreme court judge

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/353c19d6-62d6-4dfc-85e9-f59d219d457c
- **ESCO code:** 2612.1.1
- **ISCO-08 group:** 2612 — Judges
- **O*NET-SOC:** 23-1021.00 — Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (match: closeMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- justice
- high court judge
- justice of the supreme court
- justice of the high court
- lord advocate
