2027 Postgrad Clerkship in Jackson, TN

The Honorable S. Thomas Anderson would be delighted to receive applications from Memphis students for a term clerkship beginning in August 2027 in Jackson, TN. Even though OSCAR says not to contact chambers, Judge Anderson’s Career Clerk, Shawn McCarver, stated that he would be happy to answer any questions about the position via email Shawn.McCarver@tnwd.uscourts.gov

Here is the information from OSCAR:

Full Name: S. Thomas Anderson

Court: United States District Court

District Code: TNW Circuit Code: 6

Judge Type: District Judge

City: Jackson State/Territory: Tennessee

Hiring Preferences

Hiring Practices

I am currently hiring and accepting applications.

Methods of Application

Online

Chambers Information

Chambers Profile: Do Not Contact Chambers

Career Clerks: 1

Term Clerks: 2

Judicial Assistants: 1

Status:Available

Clerkship Type: Term Law Clerk-Chambers

Clerkship Term: 1 Year

Term Start Date: 2027-08-01

Term End Date: 2028-08-01

Position Open Date: 2026-05-27

Position Close Date: 2026-07-30

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

Interview Method: In Person, Video Conference

Description

The term clerk assists in chambers with legal research and writing, case administration, and the preparation of orders and opinions in both civil and criminal cases. Judge Anderson’s chambers are located in Jackson, Tennessee.

Number of Writing Samples 2

Number of Years No Preference

Number of Recommendations Required 3

Prior Judicial Experience No Preference

Legal Work Experience No Preference

Class Standing Preferred 10%

Required Documents:

 Resume

 Cover Letter

 Writing Sample

 Law Transcript

 Undergraduate Transcript

Apply on OSCAR: https://oscar.uscourts.gov/