LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027

The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Fellowship (US) is a paid program that offers law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to participate at the leading edge of AI law and policy, with a particular focus on United States Law and Policy.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 29, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorInstitute for Law & AI
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The fellowship is designed to be in person in Washington, DC, and we generally expect fellows to be based in DC for the summer. Fellows who relocate to DC will receive a $10,000 relocation and housing stipend. The stipend is treated as taxable income, and no reimbursement or receipts are required.
• Weekly subsidy: $2,000. Candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications may be eligible for higher subsidies.
• A Convening Week in Washington, DC (June 21–25), with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals.
• Admission to the Summer Institute on Law and AI in Washington, DC, in July, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals.
• Close mentorship from our research staff and affiliates.
• Q&A sessions with leading experts in the field.
• United States Law and Policy networking opportunities and career planning resources.
• Opportunities to explore future collaborations, such as follow-on funding through grants, invitations to upcoming events, and potential projects or job openings with LawAI.

Requirements

• Ability to participate in-person is a factor in our selection criteria for law students.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal principles applicable to AI regulation in US law and policy through formal US legal study (e.g., incoming 1L) or comparable professional experience.
• While candidates should have an interest in AI law and policy and be prepared to apply their research abilities and legal knowledge to questions in our field, prior experience or expertise in AI-specific research is not required.
• Past Summer Fellows have included:
  • Graduate law students (e.g., LLM or JD), PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers
  • Professionals at various career stages looking to transition into AI-focused roles in research, academia, government, or industry
  • Legal academics
• Ability to commit to full-time participation from June 14 to August 20. In exceptional circumstances, we may consider adjustments to the fellowship start or end dates; however, our strong preference is for full participation. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to attend the Convening Week in Washington, DC, from June 21–25, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals.
• If you receive an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to support visa sponsorship. However, our ability to do so depends on the candidate and their location, and the relevant authorities ultimately determine eligibility. Participation is contingent on holding valid visa or immigration permissions for the location in which you will be based.

Selection Process

Step 1: Submit your application form by 11:59 pm ET on January 29, 2027 (the application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete). We will not be able to assess late applications.

Step 2: Asynchronous exploratory interview (~20 minutes)

• This interview aims to help us gain a deeper understanding of your perspective on AI development and its implications for society, law, and policy.

Step 3: Project interview (45 minutes)

• You will speak with a member of our research staff to discuss your interests, goals, and fit for our program. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask us questions.

Step 4: Decision

• We aim to provide all applicants with a final decision by mid-March. If you need a decision by a particular date, please note this on your application form.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the LawAI webpage.