Judge exam in the kingdom of Serbia

The paper deals with the history of judge exam in Kingdom Serbia. So far, this issue has not been subject legal-historical research, although institution a special tradition more than century Serbian law. is processed mainly on basis original unpublished and published archival material, as well relevant domestic literature. Researching important for researching broader problem judicial independence Serbia, since competence an guarantee independence. research Serbia at moment given fact that official strategic documents Government Republic announced reform existing concept Bar Exam. Without knowing beginnings application law, it difficult to implement valid Exam today. was prescribed first time by Law Judges from 1891, but no sooner 1911 did come life adoption Rules Taking Judge Only persons who worked civil service certain number years had right take exam, while lawyers court were privileged relation other professions. A measures envisaged ensure impartiality publicity. three-part, consisting written essay (theme), solving hypothetical case (clausura) oral exam. legal-theoretical knowledge candidates about specific institute, national comparative positive law checked essay. Clausura served test practical material procedural legislation.