Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature - المعهد العالي للقضاء

Name

Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature - المعهد العالي للقضاء

Legal name

المعهد العالي للقضاء (Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature)

Website

https://ism.ma

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Judicial Training Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

Keywords

• Judicial training
• Legal education
• Judge certification
• Professional development
• Court internship

Headquarters

HQ city

Rabat

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature is Morocco's public judicial training institution delivering the two-year foundational training program for judicial attachés (combining theoretical instruction at ISM with practical court internships), mandatory continuing professional development for serving judges, specialized training in areas such as commercial and administrative law, judicial administration training, and customized training on contract for public administrations. It also issues recognized certifications and specialized diplomas, and supports international judicial cooperation through study visits and joint programs.

Product overview

Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature is a public legal institution dedicated to judicial training and education in Morocco. It operates as a unified training institution offering multiple interconnected programs: foundational training for judicial attachés (2-year program combining institute study with court internships), continuing education for serving judges (mandatory), specialized judicial administration training, customized training on contract basis for government and private entities, and access to legal research publications. The institute's core product is its comprehensive judicial training system, supplemented by facility rental services, an online attaché portal, and legal research resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Training for Judicial Attachés (التكوين الأساسي للملحقين القضائيين) Two-year foundational training program for judicial attachés combining theoretical study at the institute with practical internships at courts and administrative institutions. Covers legal knowledge, judicial techniques, and behavioral competencies required for judicial practice. Participants study at ISM for 6 months, train at first-instance courts for 5 months, and complete the program at appeal courts.
• Continuous Training for Judges (التكوين المستمر للقضاة) Mandatory continuing education programs for serving judges to develop professional knowledge, skills, and expertise. Includes specialized and qualifying training to keep pace with judicial developments and legislative changes. Participation is mandatory for practicing judges.
• Judicial Administration Training (التكوين في مجال الإدارة القضائية) Specialized training programs for judicial managers covering court administration, including correspondence management, archive management, and financial-administrative court operations for deputy judicial managers. Targeted at newly appointed judicial leaders.
• Specialized Training (التكوين التخصصي) Specialized training programs for judicial attachés and judges in specific areas such as financial crimes, administrative justice, commercial justice, and press crimes to address shortages in specialized judicial domains.
• Training on Request (التكوين بناء على طلب) Customized training programs organized for public administrations, local authorities, and public/private institutions based on specific contractual arrangements outlining training conditions.
• Room Reservation (حجز القاعات) Rental service for conference and training halls with audio-visual equipment and air conditioning, available to public and private institutions for a daily fee. Pricing includes Conference Hall Type A (300 person, 10,800 MAD/day), Conference Hall Type B (120 person, 6,000 MAD/day), Classroom Type A (60 person, 3,600 MAD/day), and Classroom Type B (25 person, 2,400 MAD/day).
• Research and Legal Publications (أبحاث ودراسات ونصوص قانونية) Research studies, legal texts, journals, and annual reports published by the institute, including the 'Revue du Magistrat' (Magazine of the Judicial Trainee) and specialized legal guides.
• Judicial Attaché Portal (فضاء الملحق القضائي) Online portal for judicial attachés providing access to training materials, resources, and administrative services. Part of the institute's digital training infrastructure.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation agreement signed January 2023 with WIPO. A virtual seminar was organized September 28-29, 2021 benefiting 60 judges specializing in intellectual property cases, covering the intersection of IP law, technology, and innovation.
• Scuola Superiore della Magistratura - ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2022A cooperation agreement was signed on December 15, 2022 in Rome between ISM's Director General and the President of the Italian Superior School of Magistrature, Giorgio Latazi. The agreement aims to develop cooperation in judicial training, covering joint training programs, research, exchanges, and scientific publications.
• University Moulay Ismail - MeknesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2022Cooperation and partnership agreement signed December 11, 2022 with University Moulay Ismail in Meknes, aimed at strengthening cooperation through exchange of experiences, training programs, seminars, and lectures.
• UNESCOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2022ISM participated in a regional conference organized by the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power and UNESCO on 'The Role of Judges in Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arab Region' in Rabat, June 7-9, 2022.
• Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature - OmanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2018A memorandum of understanding was signed on October 21, 2019 between ISM and the Omani Higher Institute of the Judiciary for scientific and legal cooperation, including academic exchange and joint research.
• Ecole Nationale d'Administration et de la Magistrature - Burkina FasominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2018A cooperation agreement was signed in September 2018 between ISM and the National School of Administration and Justice in Burkina Faso, signed by both countries' Ministers of Justice. The agreement focuses on exchanging experiences and pedagogical techniques in basic and continuing judicial training.
• CHU Ibn Rushd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy - CasablancaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2018Partnership agreement signed June 23, 2018 with the Ibn Rushd University Hospital Center and the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca for medical-legal cooperation.
• University Mohammed V - RabatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2018Cooperation agreement signed June 21, 2018 with the legal clinic of the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Agdal, Rabat.
• Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature - TunisiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2018A twinning agreement was signed on June 8, 2018 by the Moroccan and Tunisian Ministers of Justice to renew and develop cooperation in judicial training. The agreement covers shared training interests and methods for activation.
• UNICEFminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ISM participates in the 'Protection for Work' program to prevent risks and protect children in contact with the law. Includes diagnostic study of child rights training at ISM, a trainer guide on child rights, and regional training for juvenile court judges.
• European Union (EU) Twinning ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2017EU-funded institutional twinning program with the French Ministry of Justice, Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice, and Spanish General Council of the Judiciary. The 24-month program focused on aligning ISM with European best practices in judicial training, institutional restructuring, curriculum modernization, and communication strategy development. The closing conference was held on October 30, 2019 with the Minister of Justice and EU Ambassador present.
• Supreme Judicial Council - LibyaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2017A Libyan delegation led by the President of the Supreme Judicial Council visited ISM on March 13, 2017 to learn about ISM's training curricula for judicial trainees and clerks. On November 30, 2022, ISM received advisors and members of the Libyan Supreme Court to learn about basic and continuing judicial training.
• American Bar Association (ABA ROLI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cooperation agreement signed November 22, 2005 with the Ministry of Justice. ABA ROLI has provided technical support in training techniques, family law, women's rights, and distance learning. A code of judicial conduct was developed in 2006. Programs continued through 2019.
• EUROMED JUSTICE IV ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017EUROMED Justice IV program aims to develop Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in justice, supporting democratic and effective justice systems. ISM participates in regional workshops on international criminal cooperation. ISM held the presidency of the network during 2021-2022.
• ICRAM Program (EU - Gender Equality)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017EU cooperation program (ICRAM) to strengthen ISM's faculty knowledge in women's rights and gender equality. Includes revision of training modules to integrate gender approach, 6 training units developed, and trainer training for 20 specialized judges.
• Jordanian Judicial InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2016Memorandum of understanding signed November 24, 2016 between the Jordanian Judicial Institute and ISM for cooperation in judicial training.
• Dar Al-Manthuma - Saudi ArabiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2016Agreement signed November 4, 2016 with the Dar Al-Manthuma Foundation in Saudi Arabia for the publication and dissemination of ISM's outputs.
• Ministry of Justice - DjiboutiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2016A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Justice of Djibouti and ISM. Training was provided to the First President of the Court of Appeal of Djibouti and judges of the lower courts for a two-month period (April 9 to June 15, 2018) to learn about commercial justice in Morocco.
• Ministry of Justice, National Council of Notaries of MoroccominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2016Partnership agreement signed September 24, 2016 for training notaries in legal and judicial matters.
• Omani Lawyers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2016Memorandum of understanding signed September 23, 2016 between ISM and the Omani Lawyers Association for cooperation in legal and judicial training.
• Ministry of Justice, National Chamber of NotariesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2016Agreement signed April 6, 2016 for training notaries (adoul) in legal and judicial matters.
• Ministry of Justice, National Council of BailiffsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2016Agreement signed March 25, 2016 for training judicial officers (bailiffs) in legal and judicial matters.
• State of Palestine - Public ProsecutionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2016Palestinian public prosecution officials have benefited from multiple training courses at ISM. A cooperation protocol was prepared for signing. Training courses were organized in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 covering advocacy skills, violence against women, economic crimes, international cooperation in criminal matters, and judicial inspection.
• Ministry of Justice, Bar Associations of Morocco, Local Bar AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2015Framework agreement signed October 16, 2015 for training lawyers in legal and judicial matters, covering all bar associations across the Kingdom's appeal court jurisdictions.
• Judicial Training Authority - SudanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2014A cooperation agreement was signed between ISM and Sudan's Judicial Training Authority. Since 2015, ISM has received 11 Sudanese judicial and administrative delegations including the Attorney General, deputy prosecutors, investigative judges, and administrative and commercial judges.
• UNHCR (Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014ISM maintains close cooperation with UNHCR. Since 2014, an annual study day is organized for each new cohort of judicial trainees to learn about UNHCR's mandate. ISM participates in scientific meetings organized by UNHCR on asylum-related legal issues.
• Council of Europe - Programs Glacy, Cybersud, HELPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013ISM participates in multiple Council of Europe programs: (1) Glacy - cyber crime and electronic evidence training for judges; (2) Cybersud - South-South cooperation on cybercrime with Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon; (3) HELP - human rights training platform. Programs include trainer training and curriculum development.
• Raoul Wallenberg Institute (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2012Cooperation since 2010 has produced books on Arab judicial precedents applying international human rights standards, women's rights, and labor rights. MoU was renewed in April 2019. Activities include trainer training sessions on international human rights standards for North Africa and Middle East.
• European-Arab Judicial Training NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2011ISM is a member of the European-Arab Judicial Training Network linking public judicial training institutions from EU member states and Arab League states. ISM held the presidency of the Network's General Assembly during 2021 and 2022. The network organizes joint meetings, workshops, and training programs for judicial trainers.
• UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2005ISM organized four training sessions for trainers on terrorism financing (October 2017) and a national workshop on human rights and criminal justice measures to counter terrorism (April 2018), with UNODC experts providing training support.
• Institut National de la Formation Judiciaire - UAEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2005A cooperation protocol was signed with the UAE Training and Judicial Studies Institute on February 4, 2005 in Rabat to strengthen judicial training cooperation. Since 1981, 32 UAE justice listeners have received basic training at ISM as part of judicial trainee cohorts.
• Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2001A cooperation protocol was signed between ISM and the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies on April 24, 2001. The two institutes have organized exchange visits and training courses for judges from both countries.
• Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature (ENM) - FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 1998Long-standing model cooperation with France's national judicial training school. A cooperation agreement was signed on November 16, 1998, followed by a protocol on February 19, 2016. Morocco sends top-performing judicial trainees to France for two-month programs to learn about the French judicial system. French judicial trainees also visit ISM. Additionally, an agreement with the Ecole Nationale des Greffes in Dijon was signed on December 7, 2006.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature (ENM): France's national judicial training school and ISM's longest-standing model partner (since 1998). ENM is the most direct functional peer — both institutions deliver initial and continuing training for judges, conduct competitive entrance examinations, and operate structured curricula combining theory and practical court internships.
• Institut National de la Formation Judiciaire (UAE): UAE's judicial training and studies institute; ISM cooperation partner since 2005 with a long history of training UAE justice listeners at ISM (32 since 1981). Functions as the Gulf counterpart to ISM within the Arab judicial training ecosystem.
• Ecole Nationale des Greffes (Dijon): France's training school for court clerks (greffiers), directly comparable to ISM's training offerings for judicial support professionals (كتاب الضبط). Cooperation agreement with ISM signed in 2006.
• Scuola Superiore della Magistratura: Italy's national school for magistrates and a recent ISM cooperation partner (agreement signed December 2022). It offers the closest peer model in terms of providing initial training, mandatory continuous training, and international judicial cooperation across civil and criminal law disciplines.
• Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature (Tunisia): Tunisia's parallel judicial training institution; twinning partner of ISM since 2018. Shares the same name, identical mandate structure, and operates under comparable North African judicial reform context, making it the most functionally comparable peer in the region.
• Jordanian Judicial Institute: Jordan's official judicial training institution; ISM cooperation partner since 2016 (MoU signed November 2016). Comparable mandate in training judges and prosecutors in a regional Arab legal context.
• Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies: Kuwait's national institute for judicial and legal studies; cooperation partner of ISM since 2001. Operates a parallel initial training and continuing education mandate for judges and prosecutors in a Gulf judicial context.

Broad incumbents

• Escuela Judicial del Consejo General del Poder Judicial: Spain's official judicial training school, one of three European judicial training partners in the EU Twinning program with ISM. Larger incumbent with broader resources but shared mandate in initial and continuing judicial training.
• Bundesakademie für Justiz: Germany's federal academy for judicial training, providing continuing education for German judges and prosecutors. A larger, more established incumbent in the broader European judicial training ecosystem that ISM benchmarks against.

Emerging players

• Judicial Training Institute (Kenya): Kenya's national judicial training institution; functions as a peer for ISM in the African judicial training ecosystem, both addressing capacity-building needs in common-law versus civil-law jurisdictions and serving as regional training hubs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lsm-maroc

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