▸case-01 Ich bin Lebenszeitbeamter im Land NRW (Besoldungsgruppe A12) und habe erfahren, dass bei der anstehenden Beförderung nach A13 ein Mitbewerber vorgezogen werden soll, da meine letzte dienstliche Beurteilung angeblich wegen der Bewährungsfrist nicht ausreicht. Der Auswahlvermerk wurde mir gestern eröffnet. Ich möchte die rechtlichen Chancen prüfen lassen. Bitte liefere mir als Ergebnis eine detaillierte Risikomatrix zur Sachlage sowie eine konkrete Handlungsempfehlung inklusive der einzuhaltenden Fristen und prozessualen Optionen. | fail→pass | 33,187 | 38,200 | +15% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 4,071 | 5,035 | +24% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-02 An Oberregierungsrat (A14) at a federal ministry in Berlin was notified that their probation period (Erprobungszeit) on a post evaluated at A15 will be extended due to a mid-term performance evaluation. The officer wants to challenge this extension. Provide a step-by-step procedural recommendation and key legal norms to check. | fail→pass | 27,812 | 30,151 | +8% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,569 | 4,451 | +25% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-03 A Polizeobermeister (A10) in Bavaria received notice that a rival candidate was selected for a vacant A11 position based on a recent dienstliche Beurteilung. The selection decision was announced 5 days ago without an interim injunction stay. What immediate court action and administrative remedies should be pursued? | fail→fail | 30,672 | 29,064 | -5% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,500 | 4,485 | +28% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-04 A municipal Stadtoberinspektor auf Probe (A9) in Baden-Württemberg is informed that their probezeit is being extended by 12 months because of an unexcused absence incident. The official claims the absence was medically excused. What formal procedural steps and state norms govern this decision? | pass→pass | 28,799 | 34,535 | +20% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,679 | 4,938 | +34% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-05 A Richter am Amtsgericht (R1) in Lower Saxony was passed over for a planmäßige Anstellung / R2 promotion in favor of another applicant. The judge seeks advice on challenging the Selection Vermerk of the Ministry of Justice. Which legal framework and court jurisdiction apply? | pass→pass | 24,779 | 30,579 | +23% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,245 | 4,313 | +33% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-06 A Studienrat (A13) in NRW received an unfavorable dienstliche Beurteilung that prevents them from applying for a Oberstudienrat (A14) functional post. The evaluation was delivered 10 days ago. Outline the required administrative reaction and time limit. | pass→pass | 29,621 | 31,651 | +7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,485 | 4,319 | +24% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-07 A Polizeimeister auf Probe (A7) at the Bundespolizei is facing dismissal for non-suitability during probation (mangelnde Bewährung) due to alleged failure to meet physical fitness standards. What protective administrative relief and standards apply? | pass→pass | 28,178 | 27,541 | -2% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,763 | 4,604 | +22% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-08 An Amtsrat (A12 candidate) in Hesse notes that the Frauenbeauftragte / Equal Opportunity Officer was not involved in the selection decision for a leadership post. Does this flaw invalidate the selection vermerk and how can it be raised? | pass→pass | 25,377 | 26,477 | +4% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,880 | 3,861 | +34% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-09 A Personalrat at a federal agency notices the agency head signed off on a promotion list (A13 to A14) without completing the Mitbestimmung process under BPersVG. What remedy does the Personalrat have to stop the appointments? | pass→pass | 17,832 | 18,660 | +5% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,287 | 3,437 | +50% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-10 A Beamter auf Probe in Saxony was denied life tenure (Lebenszeitverbeamtung) on health grounds after a Amtsarzt report highlighted a potential chronic back condition. What is the legal standard for medical fitness, and what action should be taken? | pass→pass | 26,231 | 25,762 | -2% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,233 | 3,881 | +20% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-11 An applicant for an A15 head of department position in Berlin wants to inspect the Auswahlvermerk and candidate comparison matrix before filing a court application. The authority claims selection files are confidential. Is this refusal lawful? | pass→pass | 23,765 | 23,571 | -1% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,867 | 3,982 | +39% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-12 A Regierungsrat (A13) in Rhineland-Palatinate was withheld from a promotion list because of an ongoing informal Disziplinarvorermittlung that has yielded no findings for over 14 months. What is the legal effect of pending disciplinary inquiries on promotion eligibility? | pass→pass | 21,308 | 26,247 | +23% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,280 | 3,544 | +8% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-13 A Brandmeister auf Probe in Berlin was told his Erprobungszeit on a leading firefighter post was unsuccessful due to failure to complete a specific tactical course within 6 months. He argues the course was canceled by the department. How should this be evaluated? | pass→pass | 24,589 | 28,751 | +17% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,004 | 4,373 | +46% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-14 A Landesbeamter in North Rhine-Westphalia submitted a medical bill for Beihilfe reimbursement 14 months after the bill date. The agency rejected the claim as time-barred. What is the statutory time limit and is an objection viable? | pass→fail | 16,222 | 29,351 | +81% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,675 | 4,182 | +56% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-15 A Hauptzollamt Zöllner (A8) undergoing a compulsory Versetzung to another principal customs office challenges the move because it resets their probation counter for a regional promotion list. How should the transfer and promotion rights be separated legally? | pass→pass | 20,795 | 26,818 | +29% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,424 | 4,348 | +27% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-16 A candidate was handed an Ernennungsurkunde for appointment as Beamter auf Lebenszeit backdated to six months ago. Does retroactive appointment take legal effect from the backdate? | pass→pass | 10,022 | 19,416 | +94% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1,679 | 3,270 | +95% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-17 A Regierungsoberinspektor (A10) received a Disziplinarverfügung removing 10% of monthly salary, with immediate execution ordered (Anordnung der sofortigen Vollziehung). What legal remedy restores salary pending final judgment? | pass→pass | 18,346 | 25,046 | +37% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,395 | 4,025 | +68% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-18 A civil servant auf Probe in Thuringia spent 8 months on Mutterschutz and Elternzeit during her 3-year probation period. The authority extended her probation period by 8 months automatically. Is this extension lawful? | fail→pass | 24,129 | 23,205 | -4% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,016 | 3,747 | +24% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-19 An employee (Tarifbeschäftigter) under TV-L Entgeltgruppe 11 at a state university in Hamburg claims they perform duties corresponding to EG 13 and demands higher pay via an Eingruppierungsklage. Outline the cause of action and jurisdiction. | pass→pass | 27,902 | 24,187 | -13% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,352 | 4,084 | +22% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-20 A software engineer at a private IT consultancy in Munich was promised a promotion to Senior Engineer in a annual review conversation, but the management chose a colleague instead. The employee wants to sue under civil service selection guidelines. | pass→pass | 17,664 | 22,501 | +27% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,474 | 3,597 | +45% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-21 A retired private sector worker asks for a calculation of their statutory Deutsche Rentenversicherung pension points (Entgeltpunkte) based on 35 years of contributions in North Rhine-Westphalia. | fail→pass | 21,411 | 20,742 | -3% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,696 | 3,605 | +34% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-22 In an A14 selection process in Schleswig-Holstein, the dienstliche Beurteilung of candidate A has the highest rating, but candidate B has 10 years more Dienstalter. The ministry selects candidate B based solely on seniority. Is this compliant with constitutional standards? | pass→pass | 18,346 | 17,917 | -2% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,219 | 2,920 | +32% | 0 | 0 | — |