The Institute for Justice (IJ) is a non-profit law firm dedicated to advancing individual liberties through strategic litigation. IJ focuses on securing economic liberty, educational choice, private property rights, freedom of speech, and constitutional limits on government power. The organization also trains law students, lawyers, and activists in public interest litigation, aiming to extend the benefits of freedom to marginalized communities.
Open Positions
Development Research Assistant
Bachelor’s degree or 0-2 years of experience; strong written and verbal skills; time management and organizational skills; and entrepreneurial spirit
Dave Kennedy Fellow - Summer 2026
Law student with excellent research and writing skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Litigation Attorney
5+ yrs lit. in federal/state court. Pass all qualifications on writing sample. Must be an active member of the state bar and flexible to work from elsewhere
Staff Accountant
2-4 years of accounting experience, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Bingham Fellowship
Requires excellent writing/communication skills, background in constitutional law, and a strong writing sample demonstrating complex reasoning. Experience in litigation before a clerkship or in between is desired
Assistant Director of Activism
7+ years of policy, advocacy, or campaign work experience, proven track record of managing projects and supervising staff, strong writing, communication, and project management skills
Litigation Fellow - Spring 2026
Excellent writing and communication skills, judicial clerkship experience (not required, but strongly preferred)
General Application
Passion for civil liberties, interest in IJ and its mission, and ability to fill a desired position
Litigation Fellow - Fall 2026
0-2 years of litigation experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and a passion for limiting government power
Investigations and Media Strategist
3-6 yrs investigative/reporting experience. Strong writing and media monitoring skills. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Data-driven experience preferred
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