About the role#
The National Taxpayers Union Foundation offers clerkships for law students to support the Taxpayer Defense Center. This program focuses on protecting taxpayer rights and challenging government overreach through litigation. You will work under the supervision of staff attorneys on cases involving unconstitutional burdens on interstate commerce, administrative abuses, and discriminatory taxes.
What you'll do#
- Conduct substantive research for ongoing legal projects.
- Assist in authoring and editing motions for active litigation.
- Help prepare amicus curiae briefs for appellate courts.
- Draft research reports intended for a broad audience.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year of law school before the start date.
- Interest in federal or state constitutional law. Specific areas of interest include the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, the Eighth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and state uniformity clauses.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Washington, DC and requires on-site work.
- The program runs during the fall, spring, and summer terms.
- Spring and fall clerks work 10 to 20 hours per week. Summer clerks work 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks.
- Compensation is $25 per hour. We can arrange for course credit instead of pay if requested.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About National Taxpayers Union
The National Taxpayers Union is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 1969, it advocates for lower taxes and smaller government. The group focuses on fiscal policy, federal and state budgets, and tax reform. It employs approximately 33 people.
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