Class of 2024: Clerk for the TN Court of Criminal Appeals in Jackson

Judge Matthew Wilson of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (Western Section – Jackson, TN) is looking for a term law clerk to start on August 1, 2024.  Judge Wilson was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and Western District of Arkansas before he became a judge last year.  As Judge Wilson’s law clerk, you can expect to learn a lot about appellate procedure, criminal law, and gain plenty of writing and editing experience.  Judge Wilson is looking for someone with strong writing skills who also is an exceptional Bluebooker.

In your application, please include a:

– resume (with your most recent class rank),

– a cover letter,

– a writing sample (preferably something practical like a brief, motion, or memo), and

– letter(s) of recommendation (optional but preferred).

Please email these materials to Scott.Cheadle@tncourts.gov.

You may also apply via  Symplicity Post 7741.

If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Scott Cheadle at the above email or via text/call at (561) 350-5942