$1,800 Weekly AI Law Research Fellowship
- Organization: Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: January 29, 2027
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Institute for Law & AI, an independent think tank advising governments on the legal challenges of artificial intelligence, runs a paid ten week summer research fellowship on its Legal Frontiers team. Fellows work with a mentor on a project of their own or on LawAI's ongoing research, currently focused on law-following AI and automated governance and the rule of law. It is remote-first, with an optional in-person seat in Cambridge, UK or Washington, DC, and it is open to people from outside law. **What you get:** - A weekly subsidy of $1,800 if you are based in the US, or £1,000 a week if you are based in the EU or UK, for ten weeks; exceptional candidates may receive more - A Convening Week in Washington, DC, June 21 to 25, with eligible flights, accommodation and meals covered - Admission to the 2027 Workshop on Law-Following AI in Cambridge, UK, with eligible flights and accommodation covered - Close mentorship from LawAI research staff and affiliates, plus Q&A sessions with leading experts - The option to work in person at LawAI's Cambridge office or Washington, DC workspace, with further stipends possible depending on location - Networking, career planning resources, and routes to follow-on grants, events and roles at LawAI **What you'll do:** - Develop and carry out a research project with your assigned mentor, such as a report or a law review article, or contribute to LawAI's larger research and advisory projects - Work full-time from June 14 to August 20, attend team meetings and give occasional presentations on your research - Give feedback on other research within your cohort and the wider LawAI team **Key dates:** - Applications close 11:59 pm ET, January 29, 2027 - Asynchronous interview (about 20 minutes), then a 30 to 45 minute research interview - Final decisions aimed for the end of March 2027 - Fellowship runs June 14 to August 20, 2027 - Convening Week in Washington, DC, June 21 to 25, 2027 **More information:** - Seasonal Fellowships FAQ: https://law-ai.org/seasonal-fellowships/ - The application form takes about 20 minutes and asks for a CV, transcript and a writing sample in English from the past two years - You may apply to more than one LawAI fellowship track, with a separate application for each - Questions and accessibility requests: programs@law-ai.org
