How to become a prosecutor

How to become a prosecutor

The prosecutor is not a profession, but a state office. This service is dangerous, difficult, but not deprived of some romance.



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Who is the prosecutor

The prosecutor is a person who acts on behalf of the state and in the interests of the state, in court represents the direction of the accusation. The first principles of lawsuits with the participation of the prosecutor and the defender were laid in ancient Rome. In Tsarist Russia, such a profession was introduced in 1708 by Peter Great.



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What is the prosecutor in the judicial system of Russia

The activities and powers of the prosecutor's office are regulated by the Federal Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation" and Art. 129 Constitution of the Russian Federation. The prosecutor not only directly participates in the hearing, but also carries out supervisory and investigative activities. The main functions of the prosecutor are as follows:

  • Control over the adoption and execution of regulatory legal acts.
  • Consideration of complaints and appeals to violate the rights and freedoms of citizens.
  • Protesting illegal court decisions, sentences, definitions.
  • Takes the materials of the investigation, processes them and transfers to court, or sends to an additional investigation in case of evidence and the absence of a sufficient evidence basis.

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How to become a prosecutor - education

The specialty "Prosecutor" you will not find in any educational institution. You will need to get a higher legal education in one of the universities of the country. In Moscow, this may be the law faculty of Moscow State University, MGIMO or RUDN. Also valued graduates of St. Petersburg State University and Novosibirsk State University. Employees of the military prosecutor's office are graduates of military universities.

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How to become a prosecutor - Personal qualities, knowledge and skills

A person who claims the position of public prosecutor must provide a certificate of non-unudes, not having diseases that may interfere with the performance of official duties. It is forbidden to be subordinate or among the immediate leadership of close relatives.
This professional has a number of qualities and skills:

  • knowledge of the legal framework;
  • analytical thinking;
  • ability to avoid conflicts and emotional stability;
  • the gift of convictions;
  • principle and honesty.

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How to become a prosecutor - career growth

Immediately after the university bench, it is hardly possible to become a prosecutor. First, it will be necessary to gain experience in the post of assistant prosecutor for 3-5 years, and maybe an ordinary investigator. When appointing will be assigned a rank of grade 3. Be prepared for an abnormal working day, contacts with a criminal world, possibly threats.


The prestigious profession makes people who do it, no matter how dangerous it is.

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