Job Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research relevant to criminal cases.
- Review applications for writs of habeas corpus.
- Review petitions for discretionary review.
- Prepare for oral arguments presented before the court.
- Draft judicial opinions.
- Demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude in criminal and appellate law.
- Exhibit effective research and writing skills.
Education and Experience Information
- Open to all law students who will have completed their legal studies by the beginning of the clerkship.
- Licensed attorneys are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates with a demonstrated ability to research and write effectively are preferred.
- Strong preference for candidates with an interest in criminal and appellate law.
Salary Information
The annual salary for a law clerk is approximately $74,502.
Additional Information
- The #***# is the State's highest court for criminal cases.
- Each judge on the court hires one law clerk for a one-year term beginning on September 1.
- Applications are accepted via email with required documents attached in separate PDF files.
- Application documents include a cover letter, résumé, law-school transcript, writing sample, and up to three letters of recommendation.
- There are no specific application deadlines, as each judge hires on their own timetable.
- The Court of Criminal Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
