TISC Application Process

		FAQs Who can apply? Any Tennessee college student with a 3.0 GPA or greater majoring in political science, government, pre-law, philosophy, history or a similar discipline. Students enrolled in law school are excluded. What if my college didn't attend TISL last year. That's OK, but we certainly hope your college will send a delegation to this year's General Assembly. Is it OK for candidates to contact members of the Nominating Commission directly? Yes. The Commission decided to permit such contact. Please be judicious, however, especially in regard to non-student members of the Commission who have full-time jobs that must be their higher priority. What expenses will justices incur? TISL will pay for each justice's lodging at the TISL General Assembly in November and for mileage to/from the General Assembly under TISL's regular reimbursement policy. Members of the Court are exempt from TISL fees. Justices will be responsible for their own meals, parking and incidental expenses, although TISL provides some meals to everyone at the General Assembly. How will it affect my college's delegation if I'm a justice? Your service as a justice doesn't affect your college's delegation to the TISL General Assembly. Justices are members of the Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court, not members of a particular college delegation.
How to Apply Download the application packet [ Click Here ] The application packet includes: General information about the Supreme Court and the duties of justices A basic application form Two short essay questions (also described below) Requirements for two letters of recommendation from faculty members (also described below) Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2008 Essay Questions 1. Describe a situation where you provided leadership to help a group reach a goal. (200-250 words) 2. The Georgia Legislature is investigating its legal options to change the currently acknowledged border between Georgia and Tennessee. Georgia claims the border should be 1.1 miles north of its present location, which coincidentally would give Georgia access to the Tennessee River to solve its water crisis. It would also move portions of the cities of Chattanooga and East Ridge from Tennessee to Georgia. Georgia's claim is based on the act of statehood for Tennessee in 1796, which set the border at the 35th parallel. The present border was established by an 1818 survey that is arguably faulty. Can Georgia prevail in its claim? Through what process? (Suggested length: about 500 words) For more information, Google: Tennessee Georgia border Letters of Recommendation Please submit letters of recommendation from two faculty members in a relevant discipline. Each faculty member should place his/her letter in an envelope, seal it and sign the flap. The professor should return the envelope to you to include with your application package. Each letter should verify that the applicant’s GPA is 3.0 or greater. Letters of recommendation should also include the faculty member’s opinion of the applicant’s academic ability, ability to work with others, communication skills and critical-thinking skills. Where to Submit Put your completed application form, your answers to the essay questions and the sealed letters of recommendation in one large envelope and send to: TISC Nominating Commission 8642 Poplar Creek Road Nashville 37221 Phone: 615-662-3400