The Appeals Court
Law Clerk Hiring Procedure

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR 2008-2009 LAW CLERKSHIPS           The Massachusetts Appeals Court expects to hire approximately thirty law clerks for the 2008-2009 court year (September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009). The current annual salary is $49,155.           The Appeals Court is a court of general appellate jurisdiction, with a large caseload in both criminal and civil matters. Created in 1972, it currently comprises a Chief Justice and twenty-four associate justices. From time to time, retired appellate justices also serve. The Chief Justice has two law clerks; the other justices have one.           Persons interested in law clerkships should apply by sending a cover letter, resume, copy of a law school transcript, and two or more letters of recommendation (letters from employers are recommended). Include your e-mail address. (The Trial Court application form is not essential.) Application materials should be sent to: Frank C. Mockler Managing Attorney Massachusetts Appeals Court John Adams Courthouse One Pemberton Square Boston, MA 02108 frank.mockler@appct.state.ma.us          It is not necessary to apply separately to each justice. One packet of materials should be postmarked or submitted between August 15 and October 1, 2007. (Letters of recommendation, addressed to Frank Mockler, can be and often are sent under separate cover.) Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis in September and October, and final selections are usually made in November.           Applicants should demonstrate superior academic achievement, an ability to work professionally and independently, and an interest in legal research and writing.