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Institute for Justice · 2 days ago

Arthur D. Hellman Undergraduate Fellowship in Public Interest Law - Summer 2026

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

The Institute for Justice is seeking highly motivated rising junior and senior undergraduate students for the Arthur D. Hellman Undergraduate Fellowship in Public Interest Law. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the workings of a leading national public interest law firm while working on substantive projects alongside summer law students.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assisting with searches for potential cases to challenge unjust occupational licenses in various states

Contacting customers of 'Tiny Home' manufacturers to see if they've been prevented from building their homes and using their land as they wish due to unconstitutional zoning regulations and minimum square footage requirements

Conducting research and writing memos for the attorneys on state laws that allow police to conduct warrantless searches on private property simply because it’s not right next to a house

Collaborating with attorneys on sending Freedom of Information requests when government agencies fail to come clean on how they enforce laws against citizens