ABSTRACT
Thirty years ago formal training for judges did not exist. Its introduction has been one of the most significant and clearly defined markers of change in the judiciary. Most of the reforms described thus far have been incremental and introduced with the support of the judges. In contrast, the establishment of a training structure in the form of the Judicial Studies Board in 1979 was a sharp break with tradition and one which was carried out in the face of strong judicial objections.
