Section 600.318 - Research law clerk; employment; qualifications(1) Each judge of the court of appeals may employ a research law clerk to assist the judge in connection with the work of his or her office.(2) A clerk shall be a Michigan resident and a graduate of a law school approved and accredited by the council of legal education of the American bar association.(3) A clerk shall be employed for a maximum of 5 years.(4) A clerk shall perform those duties prescribed by the court of appeals.Add. 1964, Act 281, Imd. Eff. 6/11/1964 ;--Am. 1992, Act 17, Imd. Eff. 3/16/1992 .