The National Institute of Justice launched a new initial training course for candidates for the positions of judge and prosecutor

Today, October 20, 2025, the National Institute of Justice marked the official launch of the new initial training course for future judges and prosecutors. The festive ceremony, which began with the singing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Moldova, was attended by representatives of the authorities in the justice sector, candidates for the positions of judge and prosecutor, trainers and employees of the INJ.

The Director of the National Institute of Justice, Ramona Strugariu, addressed the new audience with a welcome message, urging them to approach this training course with responsibility and dedication: "It is a great opportunity to be in the institution with the highest level of prestige and excellence in the country in terms of training future judges and prosecutors. You come to the National Institute of Justice in very complex times, and this moment of opportunity our historical goal is to succeed together, through solidarity, courage and professionalism, to preserve the direction of democracy and defend the rule of law. You are the cornerstone of the European path, through your daily work, through the values you embrace and through the things you will learn here at the National Institute of Justice."

Congratulatory and guidance messages, which highlighted the important role of the new generation for the future of national justice, were also sent by the Minister of Justice, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, the acting general prosecutor, Alexandru Machidon, the president of the Superior Council of the Magistracy, Sergiu Caraman, the president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors, Dumitru Obădă, the member of the INJ Council, Iuri Lealin, and the president of the commission for the admission exam specializing in law criminal law and criminal procedure, Viorel Berliba, PhD, university lecturer, lawyer.

For the period 2025-2027, 12 candidates for the position of judge and five candidates for the position of prosecutor were admitted to the initial training course, out of a total of 91 competitors. This year's admission session was characterized by increased rigor, including the imposition of a minimum average grade of "eight" to be admitted to studies. The selection process included, in addition to written and oral tests, additional integrity assessments, as well as verifications of asset declarations carried out by relevant bodies. The application of high admission standards resulted in the non-filling of all places put out for competition.

During the 18 months of studies, the admitted students will complete a complex program that combines theoretical and practical training. The initial training course includes trial simulations, internships and interdisciplinary sessions designed to strengthen both the specialist knowledge and ethics of future judges and prosecutors.

Since its establishment until now, the National Institute of Justice has trained 17 graduates, of which 266 candidates for the position of judge and 351 candidates for the position of prosecutor.