The Institute of Law & Justice (“ILJ”) with 40 Days for Life is seeking a motivated law student to serve as a summer intern who is interested in the protection of life and not-for-profit service. The summer intern would be in-house, located at 40 Days for Life Headquarters in Bryan/College Station, Texas.
If you are interested in the practice of Constitutional Law including First Amendment, Fourth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment issues, Contract Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation or interpreting State law and Local Law, the ILJ can offer opportunities for experience in all of the above areas of practice.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Legal Research-Conduct in-depth legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulations, and advise ILJ attorneys on courses of action based on those findings.
- Document Review-Assist in the review and organization of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Document Drafting and Editing-Draft and edit legal documents, including memos, letters, and contracts, under the supervision of ILJ attorneys.
- Case Management-Assist in updating files and contacts and uploading documents into the ILJ’s case management system.
- Administrative-Provide administrative support to the legal team, such as updating calendars, scheduling meetings, tracking deadlines, and other organizational duties that may arise.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and in good academic standing with the University.
- Interest in and support for the pro-life movement and 40 Days for Life’s Mission (to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful and lawful 40-day vigils outside abortion clinics).
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and management software.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Instructions
Interested candidates must submit their cover letter and resume to sheera.presley@iljlaw.com along with the following documents:
- Two writing samples.
- Verification of current Law School enrollment.
Application Dates and Deadlines
- Application Deadline: November 7, 2025
- Interview Notification Deadline: November 14, 2025
- Candidate Interviews: November 17 -21, 2025
- Verification of Good Academic Standing: January 2, 2026
- Candidate Selection & Notification Deadline: January 5, 2026
Internship Duration and Hours
- 10 weeks: May 26, 2026, to July 31, 2026
- 30 hours weekly
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- The in-house intern should expect to attend the 40 Days for Life Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona, from July 9 – 12, 2026.
Unpaid Internship
- 40 Days for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, and the ILJ internships are being offered unpaid (without compensation), which is permissible under federal and state law.
- For selected candidates, the ILJ team would be happy to coordinate with each candidate’s law school or professor(s) to ensure the receipt of academic credit or pro bono hours for the internship if that is offered at the candidate’s law school.
- This internship is primarily for each intern’s benefit in the form of legal training and education. There is no expectation of or entitlement to a paid position at the conclusion of this internship.
- Travel, board, and lodging are not covered.
- For chosen applicants who are not local and need to relocate for the internship, 40 Days for Life will provide a $1,000.00 flat fee reimbursement for relocation expenses only.
Please submit all documents via email to sheera.presley@iljlaw.com with “ILJ Legal Internship Application” in the subject line. For more information about 40 Days for Life and the Institute of Law and Justice, go to https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/.
