Problem: Article: Candidates apply for judgeships through a judicial nominating commission, or can be recommended by senators or other politicians. Either way, candidates must go through a lengthy application process. At the end of the process, they may be elected or appointed to work as judges, depending on the jurisdiction.  Federal, state, and local judges have fixed or renewable terms of office, while some federal judges are appointed to lifelong terms.  Be ready to disclose personal information in your application. A judge's past mistakes are always revealed, and sometimes they are rehashed in the press. You will be asked about your involvement in past lawsuits, treatment or counseling you have received for substance abuse, and so on.  Send an application to bar associations. In addition to applying for a judgeship through the state supreme court, it's necessary to be evaluated by bar associations that may be influential judicial decision-making. Bar associations have the power to either recommend or choose not to recommend you for a judgeship, so these applications should be taken seriously. Apply more than once. Most people don't obtain a judgeship on the first try. In fact, failing the first time is almost considered to be a prerequisite for eventually getting a judgeship. Go through the application process again, continuing to garner support from judges and show your talent and qualifications in the courtroom. Aside from having a thorough, well written application, the best thing you can do to enhance your chance of obtaining a judgeship is to get to know the judges. They will be more likely to support a candidate whom they know and respect.  Continue appearing in court so that judges get used to your presence. Argue motions and try cases as often as possible.  Attend conferences, meetings, and other events where you have the chance to speak one-on-one with judges. Support other people, so they'll support you. Don't expect to win people's support without putting in effort to help them succeed, too. Depending on what judgeship you're pursuing, you may have to be elected, rather than appointed, for the role. In some cases you may win a temporary appointment with the understanding you will run for the position as a sitting judge. In any case, you must act as part of a political party and run a campaign to get or keep the seat.  Be a people person. Running for an elective judicial office is like running for other political offices; you must have an appealing public persona that makes people want to vote for you. Raise money. All campaigns involve raising enough money to make you a viable contender. This isn't easy to do, but it's absolutely necessary. Once you have been elected or appointed, you will need to complete certain introductory training programs or seminars before you can start practicing as a judge. Trainees may participate in court trials, review legal publications, and complete online exercises. Training may continue throughout your career to ensure you're informed about the latest changes to the law.
Summary: Apply for a judgeship in your state. Get to know the judges in your district. Win an election. Complete the necessary training.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This cut line will open the bag up on the long side so you can drape the bag over your dog’s body. The long strip of plastic will then act as the belt to keep the poncho attached to your dog. Using a cut line across the bag, starting from the closed end to the open end, will reduce the time it will take to get your dog's legs into the poncho. Rather than have to make four holes in the bag for his four legs, you can simply place the poncho over your dog so his body and legs are covered by the bag. To make sure the poncho fits your dog properly, you will need to get your dog to stay in one spot and remain still as you measure the bag against his body. If your dog doesn’t like to remain in one spot for an extended period of time, you can use small treats to encourage him to stay still for at least three to five minutes. This will help you measure the dimensions of the poncho so it fits your dog properly. Hold the marker in the other hand as you note where you are going to cut the plastic bag.  Using your dog as a marker, draw a half circle shape on the top corner of the bag, along the closed part of the bag, so your dog’s neck and head can fit through the poncho. Make sure the circle is big enough to fit your dog’s head and neck comfortably. You will then need to draw a longer half circle on the back end of the bag so there is enough room for your dog’s bum and tail. Use your dog’s body as a marker to ensure the longer half circle is big enough for your dog. Once you have your cut lines, place the plastic bag on the ground or on a table and cut along the marked lines. Once you have cut the poncho to fit your dog’s measurements, place it on your dog so your dog’s body is covered by the poncho. It should drape over him like a sheet. His tail, neck, and head should all remain outside of the poncho and go through the half circles you made on the bag.  Take the long strip of plastic and wrap it around your dog’s belly, securing the poncho to your dog. Tie the strip several times so the strip is snug and not too tight around your dog. Let your dog walk around to make sure the poncho is comfortable for him and easy to move in. You can then put on your own poncho and head out for a walk.
Summary:
Make one long horizontal line across the bottom of the bag. Call your dog over and command him to stay. Hold the plastic bag against your dog’s body. Cut the marked lines on the plastic bag. Place the poncho on your dog.