Description
The James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights and the American Founding is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reviving the moral and philosophical foundations of American law. Founded in the spirit of the Founders’ vision, the Institute teaches the timeless principles of Natural Law, first principles, and constitutional reasoning to lawyers, judges, scholars, and citizens.
Through programs like the James Wilson Fellowship, Senior Seminars, and educational publications, the Institute cultivates a new generation of leaders who understand that law and liberty are rooted in objective moral truth.
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the James Wilson Institute advances a renewed understanding of justice and the moral basis of human rights—inspiring legal thought that defends the dignity of every person and the enduring principles of the American Founding.

