$2,000 Weekly US AI Law Fellowship

The Institute for Law & AI, an independent think tank that researches and advises on the legal challenges of artificial intelligence, runs a paid 10 week summer fellowship in Washington, DC, focused on US AI law and policy. Fellows work with a mentor on a project such as a report, a policy brief or a law review article, and may help advise policymakers. It is open to law students, from incoming first years upward, as well as legal professionals and academics with a grounding in US law.

What you get:

• A weekly payment of $2,000 for the 10 week fellowship, with higher amounts possible for exceptional experience or qualifications
• A $10,000 relocation and housing stipend if you relocate to Washington, DC (paid as taxable income, no receipts required)
• Flights, accommodation and meals covered for the Convening Week in Washington, DC, 21 to 25 June
• Admission to LawAI's Summer Institute on Law and AI in July, with flights, accommodation and meals covered
• Close mentorship from LawAI research staff and affiliates, and Q&A sessions with leading experts
• US law and policy networking, career planning resources, and a route to follow-on grants, events or roles at LawAI
• Support with visa sponsorship where possible if you receive an offer

What you'll do:

• Work full time with a mentor on a project tailored to your experience and interests in US AI law and policy
• Produce an output of your choosing, such as a law review article or a policy brief, or contribute legal research to LawAI projects
• Join regular team meetings, give occasional presentations and give feedback on your cohort's projects
• Attend a Convening Week in Washington, DC, from 21 to 25 June 2027

Key dates:

• Applications close 29 January 2027 at 11:59 pm ET; late applications are not assessed
• Final decisions by mid-March 2027
• Fellowship runs 14 June to 20 August 2027
• Convening Week in Washington, DC, 21 to 25 June 2027
• Summer Institute on Law and AI in July 2027 (exact dates not yet published)

More information:

• Selection is an online form of about 20 to 30 minutes, an asynchronous exploratory interview of about 20 minutes, then a 45 minute project interview with LawAI research staff
• LawAI says it may use AI to assist initial screening of applications; decisions are made by a person
• You may apply to several LawAI fellowship tracks, with a separate application for each
• Questions: programs@law-ai.org

• A strong understanding of the legal principles applicable to AI regulation in US law and policy, through formal US legal study (for example an incoming 1L) or comparable professional experience
• Formal legal training of some kind is generally required for this track
• Full professional fluency in spoken and written English
• Able to commit full time from 14 June to 20 August 2027; date adjustments considered only in exceptional circumstances
• Able to attend the Convening Week in Washington, DC, 21 to 25 June 2027
• In-person participation in Washington, DC, is strongly encouraged, and for law students the ability to attend in person is a selection factor; remote arrangements are considered case by case
• Must hold, or obtain, valid visa or immigration permission for the location you will be based in; LawAI will make every reasonable effort to support sponsorship