Part I Constitution of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland
F2F19 Qualification to be judge of High Court or Court of Appeal
A person is not qualified for appointment as Lord Chief Justice, a Lord Justice of Appeal or a judge of the High Court unless he is—
(a)
a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing; or
(b)
a solicitor of the F3Court of Judicature of at least ten years’ standing.