Developing Litigation Skills on Cutting Edge Cases

I joined the Institute for Justice to make a difference. Coming to IJ right out of law school, I’ve been fortunate enough to develop my litigation skills while working on cutting-edge constitutional law cases. These are the kinds of cases that affect people’s everyday lives and that can truly change the law for the better—the kinds of cases that made me want to go to law school in the first place.  

For example, I’ve worked on cases involving abusive fines-and-fees systems that treat hardworking citizens like ATMs, and cases challenging laws that unfairly prevent people from earning an honest living because of their old, irrelevant criminal records. 

The opportunities for associate level attorneys at IJ are outstanding. Within just a couple of years, for example, I served as counsel of record at a state supreme court in a Fourth Amendment surveillance case. And I get to work every day alongside a talented and passionate team that shares the same commitment to defending constitutional and civil rights. 

I’m proud of the work I’m doing here, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to have this job and build my career at IJ, fighting for people’s rights and making a real difference. 

If you’re passionate about using your legal skills to fight for freedom and civil rights, I hope you’ll consider joining us here at IJ.