The Institute for Justice is more than just a law firm—we also offer opportunities in public policy research, community outreach and activism, communications, production, design, operations and administration, and development. Check out our different teams and see where you could have meaningful impact every day.

Openings by Team

General Application , (Multiple States)

Activism

Assistant Director of Activism Arlington, VA
Activism Fellow Arlington, VA

Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney Seattle, WA
Litigation Attorney Austin, TX
Litigation Attorney Arlington, VA
Litigation Attorney Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Fellow

Bingham Fellowship Arlington, VA
Litigation Fellow – Spring 2026 , (Multiple States)
Litigation Fellow – Fall 2026 , (Multiple States)

Student Opportunities

Semester Clerkship – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 , (Multiple States)

Administration

Center for Judicial Engagement

Communications

Development

Legislation

Litigation

Strategic Research

Student Opportunities

Working at IJ

IJ is a group of passionate, entrepreneurial individuals who come together in our commitment to helping people – free of charge – when the government violates their most important civil liberties. Whether someone is processing payroll, conducting original research, recording a podcast, editing a video, or speaking before the Supreme Court, every member of the IJ team plays a vital role in the success of our organization. 

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