NATIONAL SECURITY & SEPARATION OF POWERS SUMMER PROGRAM
Prague, Czechia
July 19 – August 1, 2026
Applications are currently OPEN – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Due Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 by 11:59 PM (ET)
Application Instructions:
We’re thrilled you’re considering applying to the National Security Institute’s 2026 Summer Program, held in Prague, Czechia from July 19 – August 1, 2026. This one-of-a-kind educational opportunity brings together a small group of top Scalia Law students for a deep dive into national security law and the separation of powers, taught by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch and NSI Founder Jamil N. Jaffer, alongside leading national security experts and federal judges.
To help you prepare, please review the information below before beginning the application. A link to the application form will be provided at the bottom of the page.
What You’ll Need to Submit:
When you begin the application, you will be asked to provide the following information:
Basic Information
- Full Name
- Email Address (please use your gmu email)
- Current Year in Law School (1L, 1E, 2L, 2E, 3E, LLM1, Other)
- Undergraduate GPA (numerical, 3-digit format)
- Law School GPA (numerical, 3-digit format)
- LSAT Score
Short Form Questions:
- Whether you expressed interest in national security-related law in your law school application [Yes/No]
- Whether you are applying for merit-based aid [Yes/No]
Personal Statement:
- A short written statement describing your interest in national security and the separation of powers. You may include relevant coursework, professional experience, or personal background (max: 1,200 words).
**You will upload this as a document within the application.**
Required Attachments:
You will need to upload the following documents when completing your application:
- Law School Transcript (required, unofficial)
- Undergrad Transcript (required, unofficial)
- Resume (required)
- Completed Grade Release Form (required, download here)
PDF format preferred.
If you have any questions or any difficulty submitting your attachments, please contact Kelly Crowley at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application and hope you’ll join us in Prague this summer!
Still have questions, sign up for an information session!
We recommend you sign up for one of three information sessions we will be holding to answer any additional questions you may have. Please find the dates and times below:
- Tuesday, January 27 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | ZOOM – Register here
- Thursday, January 29 | 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM | IN PERSON, Hazel Hall Room 329 – Register here
- Wednesday, February 4 | 12:00 – 12:55 PM | IN PERSON, Hazel Hall Room 329 – Register here
Ready to submit?