# Sherlock's Exclusive Judging Apprentice Program {% hint style="info" %} Note: Judging Apprentices are hand-picked based on their performance on the platform, you **cannot** apply to this program. {% endhint %} As one of the chosen, you'll receive: * **500 Signal** for contributing to the judging process of a contest you've already participated in. * **Boost Your Leaderboard Ranking**: Your judging efforts will directly impact your signal score, offering a unique chance to climb the leaderboard based on your performance. * **Direct Communication with Sherlock's Top Judges**: Get exclusive access to Sherlock’s expert judges for personalized guidance and mentorship. * **Join a Prestigious Circle**: Once graduated you'll join the chat with other graduates, sharing insights and strategies to sharpen your skills. * **Special Recognition** in the Sherlock Discord: Stand out in the community with a unique role that highlights your expertise. * **Earn up to $10k per month**: Master the art of judging and unlock the potential to earn up to $10,000 per month by applying your expertise to contests. * **Higher chance of becoming a Lead Judge**: consistently showing exceptional performance in judging contests after the program, almost guarantees receiving a Lead Judge opportunity. This program runs across **3 contests**, and once you've successfully judged all three, you will have a **high leaderboard signal score**, significantly increasing your earning potential. Performing well in these contests will allow you to make **serious money** by continuing as a top judge. However, to judge contests after you've entered the Judging Apprentice Program, you'll have to sign up as a **dedicated judge**, which means judging all the reports submitted in the contest. As a Judging Apprentice, you will be expected to: * **Thoroughly review and judge** all the issues in the contest you've signed up for as a dedicated judge. * **Provide insightful commentary** and engage in professional discussions, adhering to Sherlock’s judging guidelines. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sherlock.xyz/audits/judging/sherlocks-exclusive-judging-apprentice-program.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.