The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine announced a competition for positions on the High Council of Justice

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine announced a competition for positions on the High Council of Justice

13.02.2026
Upon the recommendation of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy, the Verkhovna Rada Secretariat announced a competition for two positions on the High Council of Justice and began accepting applications from candidates on February 9, 2026.

In accordance with Article 6 of the Law of Ukraine “On the High Council of Justice,” a citizen of Ukraine who is at least thirty-five years of age, is fluent in the official language, has a higher legal education, and has at least fifteen years of professional experience in the field of law, belongs to the legal profession, and is not a member of the judiciary may be elected to the position of member of the High Council of Justice. who is at least thirty-five years of age, speaks the official language, has a higher legal education and at least fifteen years of professional experience in the field of law, belongs to the legal profession, and meets the criteria of political neutrality, as well as the criteria of professional competence, professional ethics, and integrity (part one); Members of the High Council of Justice are subject to the requirements and restrictions established by legislation in the field of corruption prevention (part three). Members of the High Council of Justice must adhere to the ethical standards established for judges in their activities and outside of them (part four).

 

More on the requirements and application steps at the link.

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