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Key Facts: Concurso Magistratura Nación Exam
The Argentina National Judicial Magistrate Selection Competition is a fee-free, constitutional, merit-based process run by the Consejo de la Magistratura de la Nación: an anonymous written case-drafting opposition test of up to eight hours scored up to 100 points, antecedents scored up to 100 points, a psychological examination and a personal interview, with a minimum of 100 combined points (at least 50 of them from the written test) required to enter the binding terna.
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1In the Argentine constitutional system, what model of judicial review (control de constitucionalidad) is exercised by national and federal judges?
2Under Article 75, inciso 22 of the Argentine National Constitution, what legal status is granted to the international human rights treaties explicitly enumerated therein?
3What is the established doctrine of the Argentine Supreme Court (CSJN) regarding the ex officio (de oficio) declaration of unconstitutionality, as affirmed in 'Rodríguez Pereyra' (2012)?
4Under Article 14 of Ley 48, which of the following scenarios constitutes a direct 'cuestión federal simple' enabling a Recurso Extraordinario Federal before the CSJN?
5In Argentine constitutional jurisprudence, what is the core rationale of the 'Doctrina de la Arbitrariedad de Sentencia' developed by the CSJN (e.g., 'Rey c/ Rocha', 'Colalillo', 'Storani')?
6What is the legal effect of the doctrine of 'Gravedad Institucional' in the admissibility of extraordinary remedies before the Argentine Supreme Court?
7Under the doctrine of 'Control de Convencionalidad' affirmed in CSJN jurisprudence ('Giroldi' 1995, 'Mazzeo' 2007, 'Videla' 2010), how must Argentine domestic judges apply the American Convention on Human Rights (CADH)?
8In the landmark ruling 'Halabi' (2009), how did the Argentine Supreme Court categorize rights under Article 43 of the National Constitution to recognize collective class actions (acciones de clase)?
9According to consolidated CSJN jurisprudence on constitutional emergency powers ('Peralta', 'Massa', 'Smith'), what limits constrain emergency legislation that restricts property rights?
10What is the foundational constitutional scope of Article 19 of the Argentine National Constitution (the principle of personal autonomy and reserve)?
About the Concurso Magistratura Nación Exam
The Concurso de Selección de Magistrados del Poder Judicial de la Nación is the constitutional merit-based examination system established under Article 114 of the Argentine National Constitution and regulated by Ley 24.937 (as amended) and the Consejo de la Magistratura's Concurso Regulations (Resolución CM N° 7/2014). Administered by the Selection Commission, it is the mandatory gateway for appointment as federal or national judges across all judicial branches (Civil, Commercial, Criminal, Labor, Administrative, and Federal Courts across Argentine provinces). The centerpiece of the competition is the written opposition test (prueba de oposición escrita), where candidates draft a full judicial resolution or judgment on a case drawn at the sitting, on computers supplied by the Consejo and under a numeric anonymity code, for a period the jury fixes and that cannot exceed eight hours. Postulants are assessed on their mastery of constitutional and conventional standards, the Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación, the Código Penal, federal procedural codes, administrative and labour jurisprudence, and judicial reasoning ethics. The official examination is written, in Spanish, and is graded by a jury rather than by an answer key. This question bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation: it is not an official translation, not a simulation of the case-drafting format, and no substitute for practising the drafting of judgments. Its content-area percentages are our own study allocation, since the Consejo publishes a per-competition temario rather than fixed subject weightings.
Assessment
Multi-stage constitutional selection process under the Reglamento de Concursos (Res. CM 7/14 and amendments, consolidated 2023): (1) anonymised written opposition test on computers supplied by the Consejo, duration fixed by the jury and not exceeding 8 hours, scored up to 100 points; (2) evaluation of professional and academic antecedents, up to 100 points (70 professional — 30 trayectoria and 40 especialidad — plus 30 academic split between publications, teaching and postgraduate study); (3) personal interview before the Comisión de Selección together with a psychological and psychotechnical examination; and (4) a Plenario public hearing that approves the binding terna sent to the Executive.
Time Limit
Fixed by the jury for each competition; the Reglamento caps the written opposition test at eight (8) hours
Passing Score
Written opposition test scored up to 100 points and antecedents up to 100 points; a candidate cannot enter the terna or the interview list without at least 100 combined points, of which a minimum of 50 must come from the written opposition test (Art. 44). If fewer than three candidates reach that threshold the competition is declared desierto
Exam Fee
No arancel is established by the Reglamento de Concursos; inscription is electronic and free of charge (Consejo de la Magistratura de la Nación (Comisión de Selección de Magistrados y Escuela Judicial))
Concurso Magistratura Nación Exam Content Outline
Constitutional and Conventional Law
Argentine National Constitution, diffuse constitutional control, human rights treaties with constitutional hierarchy (Art. 75 inc. 22 CN), federal extraordinary appeal (Art. 14 Ley 48), arbitrary judgment doctrine, and Inter-American Court of Human Rights jurisprudence.
Civil and Commercial Substantive & Procedural Law
Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación (CCCN - Ley 26.994), obligations, contract theory, civil liability (prevention and reparation), real property rights, commercial companies (Ley 19.550), bankruptcy (Ley 24.522), consumer protection (Ley 24.240), and CPCCN procedural rules.
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Código Penal de la Nación (theory of crime, culpability, criminal attempts, authorship and participation, sentencing guidelines), special federal offenses (money laundering, drug trafficking, corruption), and federal criminal procedure under the adversarial system (CPPF / CPPN).
Administrative, Labor and Social Security Law
National Administrative Procedure Act (LNPA Ley 19.549), administrative acts, state liability (Ley 26.944), precautionary measures against the state (Ley 26.854), individual labor contract law (LCT Ley 20.744), labor procedure (Ley 18.345), and constitutional social security principles.
Judicial Ethics, Magistrate Regime and Case Resolution
Ley Orgánica del Consejo de la Magistratura (Ley 24.937/26.080), magistrate status and independence (Art. 110 CN), impeachment and removal (Art. 115 CN), judicial ethics codes, reasonableness and duty of motivation in judicial decisions (Art. 3 CCCN).
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- Passing score: Written opposition test scored up to 100 points and antecedents up to 100 points; a candidate cannot enter the terna or the interview list without at least 100 combined points, of which a minimum of 50 must come from the written opposition test (Art. 44). If fewer than three candidates reach that threshold the competition is declared desierto
- Assessment: Multi-stage constitutional selection process under the Reglamento de Concursos (Res. CM 7/14 and amendments, consolidated 2023): (1) anonymised written opposition test on computers supplied by the Consejo, duration fixed by the jury and not exceeding 8 hours, scored up to 100 points; (2) evaluation of professional and academic antecedents, up to 100 points (70 professional — 30 trayectoria and 40 especialidad — plus 30 academic split between publications, teaching and postgraduate study); (3) personal interview before the Comisión de Selección together with a psychological and psychotechnical examination; and (4) a Plenario public hearing that approves the binding terna sent to the Executive.
- Time limit: Fixed by the jury for each competition; the Reglamento caps the written opposition test at eight (8) hours
- Exam fee: No arancel is established by the Reglamento de Concursos; inscription is electronic and free of charge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Concurso de Magistrados del Poder Judicial de la Nación?
It is the constitutional public competition organized by the Consejo de la Magistratura de la Nación under Article 114 of the Argentine Constitution to select candidate judges for federal and national courts through objective merit and written opposition exams.
What is the format and duration of the written opposition test?
Candidates draft a resolution or judgment on one or more real or imaginary cases drawn at the sitting, as they would have to do while holding the post. The test is taken simultaneously by all candidates on computers supplied by the Consejo, under a numeric anonymity code, and its duration is fixed by the jury for each competition and cannot exceed eight hours.
What score does a candidate need to reach the terna?
The jury scores the written test with up to 100 points and antecedents are scored with up to 100 points. Under Article 44 of the Reglamento, no one may enter the terna or the list of candidates called to interview without at least 100 points between antecedents and opposition, of which at least 50 must come from the written test. If fewer than three candidates reach that mark the competition is declared desierto.
How are judges appointed following the competition?
The Consejo de la Magistratura approves a binding terna of three candidates and sends it to the President of the Nation, who selects one and submits the nomination to the Senate. Under Article 99 inc. 4 CN, judges of the lower federal courts are appointed with the accord of the Senate in a public session; the reinforced majority of two-thirds of the members present applies to justices of the Supreme Court.
Are there any fees to register or participate in the competition?
The Reglamento de Concursos does not establish any arancel, and inscription is made free of charge through the electronic system of the Poder Judicial de la Nación and the Consejo de la Magistratura.
Is this practice bank an official exam simulator?
No. The official test is a written case-drafting exercise in Spanish, graded by a jury. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the underlying law and case-law: it is not an official translation, does not reproduce the drafting format, and cannot replace practice at writing judicial resolutions. Its content-area percentages are our own study allocation, not official examination weightings.