TISC Counterbalances Legislature

The Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court is the judicial branch of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.

The Court has two primary functions:

• It is the court of original and sole jurisdiction for issues arising from the TISL Constitution, laws and proceedings.
• It presides over the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge (AMC3).

The Court's term begins on July 1 of each year, and its regular session coincides with the TISL General Assembly each November.

Justices are sworn in at an organizational session during the summer, and the members of the Court select the Chief Justice at that time.

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.

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Announcements

Organizational Meeting Set

The organizational meeting of the Court will occur at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Supreme Court Building, Nashville.

The Court will elect a Chief Justice, consider the adoption of its Rules of Procedure and conduct such other business as may properly come before it.

Governor Appoints Justices

Gov. Ken Taylor of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature appointed five students from across Tennessee to serve on the Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court for one-year terms beginning July 1.

Justices selected include:

Matthew Brock, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate

Megan Garrett, Austin Peay University, Clarksville

Damon Romano, Aquinas College, Nashville

Jordan Scott, Union University, Jackson

Austin Watkins, Lipscomb University, Nashville

Justices' Bios & Photos