The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) has opened applications for its Summer Fellowship (US) 2027, a paid fellowship for law students, legal professionals, and academics interested in artificial intelligence law and policy. The programme focuses on United States law and policy, offering participants research opportunities, individual mentorship, and engagement with policymakers and experts working on AI governance.
The fellowship is scheduled to run for 10 weeks, from June 14 to August 20, 2027. Applications will remain open until January 29, 2027.
About the Institute for Law & AI
The Institute for Law & AI is an independent think tank that researches and advises on legal challenges arising from artificial intelligence. Its work focuses on the intersection of law, technology, public policy, and AI governance.
Through the Summer Fellowship, the institute aims to support researchers and legal professionals working on questions concerning AI regulation, safety, security, and the rule of law.
Fellowship Work and Responsibilities
Selected fellows will work with a mentor to develop and carry out a research project suited to their experience, skills, and interests. Projects may involve preparing research reports, writing law review articles, developing policy briefs, or conducting legal research for the institute’s advisory and research initiatives.
Fellows may also have opportunities to contribute to work involving policymakers, government bodies, and private sector organisations. Participants are expected to work full-time, attend regular team meetings, present their research when required, and provide feedback on projects undertaken by other fellows and the LawAI team.
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The fellowship provides a weekly subsidy of $2,000, with the possibility of higher payments for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.
Fellows who relocate to Washington, DC, for the summer will receive a $10,000 relocation and housing stipend. The fellowship also includes a Convening Week in Washington, DC, scheduled for June 21 to 25, 2027. Eligible travel expenses for this week, including flights, accommodation, and meals, will be covered.
Additional benefits include mentorship from research staff and affiliates, discussions with experts, networking opportunities in US law and policy, and career planning support.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship welcomes law students, legal professionals, researchers, and academics with an interest in AI law and policy. Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal principles relevant to AI regulation under US law and policy, acquired through formal US legal study or comparable professional experience.
Previous experience in AI-specific legal research is not mandatory. However, candidates should have relevant legal knowledge and the ability to apply their research skills to questions involving AI governance.
The institute has previously accepted graduate law students, including JD and LLM candidates, doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, professionals seeking to transition into AI-focused careers, and legal academics.
Applicants should be available for full-time participation from June 14 to August 20, 2027, and be able to attend the in-person Convening Week in Washington, DC. Remote participation may be considered in individual cases where compelling reasons are provided. Visa or immigration permission appropriate to the participant’s location is required
Application Process and Important Dates
Interested candidates must complete the online application form by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 29, 2027. The application is expected to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
The selection process includes an asynchronous exploratory interview of approximately 20 minutes, followed by a 45-minute project interview with a member of the research team. The institute aims to communicate final decisions by mid-March 2027.
Fellowship Dates: June 14 to August 20, 2027
Application Deadline: January 29, 2027
Weekly Stipend: $2,000
Relocation and Housing Support: $10,000 for eligible fellows relocating to Washington, DC
Official Application Link: https://law-ai.org/summer-fellowship-us/
Candidates should review the official fellowship page and the institute’s US Law and Policy Workstream before applying.
