PRESS RELEASE: The Internet Law & Policy Foundry Welcomes its Eighth Class of Fellows

The 2026 Junior Fellows Join a Growing Global Community of Early-Career Professionals in Internet Law and Policy

The Internet Law & Policy Foundry (The Foundry), an innovative professional development community for early-career experts in law, technology, and policy, is proud to announce the launch of its eighth cohort of Junior Fellows.

Class 8 of the Foundry was admitted in July 2026, marking the start of their journey as Junior Fellows. This year’s cohort includes approximately 40 Fellows whose interests and experiences span law, government, technology, civil society, academia, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, platform governance, digital rights, and broader internet policy.

Over the next two years, Fellows will collaborate across the Foundry’s committees and initiatives, contributing to events, podcast production, communications, outreach, and community-building. Through these efforts, the new class will help advance thoughtful discussion on the future of the internet and the evolving legal and policy questions shaping the digital world.

Since 2015, the Foundry has been supported by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), which is led by its Executive Director Tim Lordan. The Foundry was launched to foster the next generation of technology policy leaders through cross-disciplinary collaboration, diverse perspectives, and professional development.

The Foundry is excited to welcome the 2026 Class and looks forward to the ideas, perspectives, and contributions they will bring to the community.

Meet the Class 8 Fellows here:
https://www.ilpfoundry.us/about/2026-class/

ABOUT THE INTERNET LAW & POLICY FOUNDRY

Launched in 2015 by the Internet Education Foundation, the Foundry offers a collaborative platform for tackling critical challenges in internet law and policy, including content moderation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, digital rights, and digital governance. Fellows serve two-year terms, beginning as Junior Fellows before advancing to Senior Fellows in their second year.

Through writing, events, podcasts, mentorship, and community engagement, the Foundry cultivates an engaged, diverse network dedicated to shaping a more informed and equitable digital future.

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