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TISC Counterbalances Legislature The Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court is the judicial branch of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. The Court has two primary functions:
The Court's term begins on July 1 of each year, and its regular session coincides with the TISL General Assembly each November.
The Court adopts its own Rules of Procedure and elects its own officers, including the Clerk & Marshal. Consistent with the Tennessee Constitution, it also appoints the Attorney General of TISL. Justice William Koch of the Tennessee Supreme Court and Judge Frank Clement Jr. of the Tennessee Court of Appeals advise the Court on ethics, decorum and procedure. The Tennessee Supreme Court also provides physical resources and other support. Links Tennessee Appellate Court Dockets |
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Special Advisers
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Announcements
October 2009
Court Accepting AG Applications
The Supreme Court announces the process for students who want to apply for the position of TISL Attorney General for the term beginning in November 2009.
October 2009
Court Names Clerk & Marshall
The Supreme Court announces that Rebecca Robinson of Lipscomb University will be Clerk & Marshall for the current term.
Rebecca is a junior majoring in History.
October 2009
Amanda Martin to Lead Court
Amanda Martin, a junior majoring in political science at Lipscomb University, was elected Chief Justice at the organizational session of the Court.
Amanda was elected Chief Justice by the justices on the five-member Court. She is a National Merit Finalist and a Presidential Scholar at Lipscomb. She is vice president of Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law fraternity.