Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research to support the Court's decisions and opinions.
- Review applications for writs of habeas corpus, assessing their validity and relevance.
- Examine petitions for discretionary review to determine their merit.
- Prepare for oral arguments by gathering necessary legal information and case details.
- Draft opinions that reflect the Court's judgments and legal reasoning.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in criminal and appellate law.
- Exhibit effective research and writing skills to contribute to the Court's work.
Education and Experience Information:
- Open to all law students who will have completed their legal studies by the beginning of the clerkship term.
- Licensed attorneys are also eligible to apply.
- Preference for candidates with a demonstrated ability to research and write effectively, particularly in criminal and appellate law.
Salary Information:
- The annual salary for a law clerk is approximately $74,502.
Additional Information:
- The clerkship is a one-year term beginning on September 1.
- Applications must include a cover letter, résumé, law-school transcript, writing sample, and up to three letters of recommendation.
- Application materials should be sent in separate PDF attachments via email to the judges of interest.
- The subject line of the application email must include the applicant’s name, "Law Clerk Application," and the clerkship year.
- There are no application deadlines, and each judge hires on their own schedule.
- The Court of Criminal Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting a non-discriminatory work environment.
