About the role
SECOND AMENDMENT PROJECT
The Second Amendment Project studies the legal precedents, news and opinions in Colorado and the United States to provide the Constitutional perspective on topics ranging from legal reform to gun rights. 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 can vary widely within the Second Amendment policy space, and an intern should be prepared for diverse assignments of varying levels of complexity. Staff may also give interns opportunities to participate in research or other activities outside of the office. Legal interns at II work directly with one of America's top constitutional scholars, David Kopel. Professor Kopel teaches advanced constitutional law at the University of Denver and is the nation's premier expert on the Second Amendment. Professor 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 dozens
QUALIFICATIONS
We look for individuals who are free-market oriented. Areas of study considered are, but not limited to, political science, journalism and communications, public policy, philosophy, economics, education, environmental studies, nonprofit management, criminal justice, pre-law and law school students. Candidates must have strong oral and written communications skills, research skills, and be able to work effectively with a team as well as independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Your current resume
- A cover letter to indicate why you are interested in an internship and what you hope to gain at Independence Institute
- Completed application
- Writing sample (approx. 10 pages) it could be something you have written for class
- College and law school transcripts (if applicable)
- List of three references