About the programme
Fellows work with a mentor on a tailored project, which may be a report, law review article, policy brief or legal research supporting LawAI projects. The programme includes mentorship, career planning, networking, and a Convening Week in Washington, DC. Fellows may also help advise policymakers and private organisations. Topic selection is made with the mentor and should align with LawAI's mission on safe and secure AI and the rule of law.
Duration: 10 weeks, June 14 to August 20
Eligibility
- Strong understanding of legal principles applicable to AI regulation in US law and policy, through formal US legal study (e.g., incoming 1L) or comparable professional experience
- Full-time participation from June 14 to August 20
- Attendance at the Convening Week in Washington, DC, June 21–25
- Valid visa or immigration permissions for the location where the fellow will be based
- Full professional fluency in spoken and written English
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What they look for
- Interest in AI law and policy; prior AI-specific expertise not required
- Ability to participate in person is a selection factor for law students
What you will need
- Application form (about 20 minutes)
- Asynchronous exploratory interview (about 20 minutes)
- Project interview (45 minutes)
How to apply
- Submit application form by 11:59 pm ET on January 29, 2027; late applications not assessed
- Complete asynchronous exploratory interview (~20 minutes)
- Complete project interview (45 minutes) with research staff
- Final decision expected by mid-March
Applications are submitted on Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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