Аннотация: The article is concerned with the problem of professional readiness of a specialist for the judicial system in the competence-based approach. The notion of “professional readiness” from the viewpoint of psychological and pedagogical approaches is elaborated. The author’s concept definition of “professional readiness of a specialist for the judicial system” is suggested. The concept essence of “competence-based approach” is determined. Core aspects of professional readiness of specialists for the judicial system as the foundation of competence-based approach in professional training are identified.