Offer summary

Qualifications:

Undergraduate, graduate, or law students are preferred., Strong research skills and ability to assist in complex projects., Interest in public policy and constitutional law is essential., Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a mentor..

Key responsabilities:

Assist in research related to the Second Amendment and self-defense rights.

Prepare amicus briefs and contribute to scholarly research projects.

Participate in virtual professional development sessions and mentorship opportunities.

Engage in diverse assignments that enhance skill development in a public policy environment.

Job description

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week).

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

The Second Amendment Project studies legal precedents, history, philosophy, and empirical evidence in Colorado, the United States, and internationally. The Project provides courts, legislatures, and engaged citizens with well-informed perspectives on the right to arms and the right of self-defense.

An internship with the Second Amendment Project provides an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, or law students to gain real-world experience in a public policy environment. While specific intern projects are dependent on the needs of the project at the time, an intern most often acts as a research assistant. Projects vary widely, and an intern should be prepared for diverse assignments of varying levels of complexity. Some projects are geared to help the intern advance to new levels of skill development.

Interns work directly with one of America’s top constitutional scholars, a premier expert on the right to arms. Kopel has written extensively on a wide range of constitutional, historical, and philosophical topics. He served on the oral argument team in District of Columbia v. Heller, and his scholarship and briefs have been cited in over a hundred judicial opinions, including in seven Supreme Court cases. Work with Kopel often assisting in the preparation of amicus briefs and cutting-edge scholarly research.

Please include a cover letter to indicate why you are interested in an internship and what you hope to gain at Independence Institute.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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