Dave Kennedy Fellow - Summer 2026
Institute for JusticeVirginia, United States • Miami, Florida, United States • Austin, Texas, United States • Phoenix, Arizona, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted November 6, 2025
400000 - 400000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Dave Kennedy Fellowship summer program provides an opportunity for law students to contribute to IJ's civil-rights litigation and develop litigation strategies, draft court documents, and conduct research. Fellows participate in weekly programming, including a speaker series, mentorship, and practical training.
Requirements
- Law student
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and litigation skills
Benefits
- Paid opportunity
- Weekly programming including speaker series, mentorship, and practical training