Can judges earn money from off-duty activities? Why? What should I pay attention to?

While performing judicial duties, judges can also work part-time or part-time outside their duties to obtain corresponding income. However, the income from such full-time activities must comply with the provisions of laws and regulations, and at the same time, it is necessary to observe certain precautions. According to the provisions of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on State Staff and the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Judges, judges can take part in some spare-time activities, including serving as consultants for academic, cultural and public welfare organizations, evaluating experts and training lecturers, on the premise of ensuring their judicial duties. However, a judge's income from off-duty activities must be within the prescribed scope, generally not exceeding 25% of his salary (the specific standards vary from region to region), and he shall not engage in activities that conflict with his own job. Judges also need to pay attention to strictly abide by laws and regulations and must not use their positions or powers to seek illegitimate interests.