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Regulatory Studies Legal Intern

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking applications for the position of Legal Intern in Regulatory Studies.  As a Mercatus Regulatory Studies Legal Intern, you will work closely with scholars in the Regulatory Studies Program, exploring market-based solutions to current regulatory policy issues and gaining the skills and experience necessary to effect policy change. Mercatus is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the impact of regulation on society and conducts careful and independent analyses employing contemporary economic and legal scholarship to assess regulatory actions from the perspective of the public interest, to enhance understanding of the costs and consequences of regulatory proposals, existing regulations, and the regulatory process. 

The Legal Intern will assist senior scholars on various research and writing projects, including analysis of pending or existing regulations, as well as perform some routine administrative tasks.

Current first, second, or third year law students should apply. The legal internship runs for one semester, and is revolving. Hours are flexible. The legal internship is unpaid, but legal interns may receive academic credit through various law school programs.

Qualified candidates will have expressed interest in regulatory policy or related fields, exceptional interpersonal skills, and demonstrated interest and capabilities in working with both scholars and policymakers. 

To be considered for the Regulatory Studies Legal Intern position, please submit a resume or vita and cover letter including statement of interest.

Please mail or e-mail resume or vita and supporting documents to:

Chris Hixon 
Associate Director
Regulatory Studies Program
Mercatus Center at George Mason University
3301 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 450, MSN 5C7
Arlington, VA  22201
email: chixon@gmu.edu

About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is a research, education, and outreach organization that works with scholars, policy experts, and government officials to connect academic learning and real world practice.

The mission of Mercatus is to promote sound interdisciplinary research and application in the humane sciences that integrates theory and practice to produce solutions that advance in a sustainable way a free, prosperous, and civil society. Mercatus's research and outreach programs, Capitol Hill Campus, Government Accountability Project, Regulatory Studies Program, Social Change Project and Global Prosperity Initiative support this mission. Mercatus is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

The Mercatus Center is located in the George Mason University Law School building in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, two blocks from the Virginia Square metro stop (on the Orange Line).

The Mercatus Center is a flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional and personal growth.