The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is the country’s leading public-interest law firm in the areas of economic liberty, free speech, private property rights and educational choice. Our attorneys work on cutting-edge constitutional cases, fight to end government abuses in key areas such as civil forfeiture and qualified immunity, and champion individual rights.   

We are currently recruiting Litigation Fellows to join us in February/March 2027. We are looking for passionate and entrepreneurial attorneys with 0-2 years of litigation experience to join us in our headquarters office in Arlington, VA, as well as our Austin, Miami, Phoenix, and Seattle offices. This Fellowship, formerly known as our Law and Liberty Fellowship, is IJ’s preferred path for recent graduates or post-clerkship candidates with less than two years of experience. Upon completion, Fellows are considered for permanent employment.   

Candidates should have excellent writin...