Seasonal Research Fellowships

Law Ai; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly stipend

Relocation stipend

Job summary

LawAI invites applications for Seasonal Fellowships across US, EU Law, and Legal Frontiers, offering hands-on exposure to AI, law, and policy.

US track provides a $2,000 weekly stipend and a $10,000 relocation housing stipend for those moving to DC; EU/UK tracks offer £1,000 per week.

First-time applicants and those with diverse backgrounds are welcome; visas and in-person convening weeks are part of the program.

Job description

LawAI's Seasonal Fellowships offer law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to participate at the leading edge of AI, law, and policy.

Do you accept applicants from all countries?

Applicants for the US and EU Law tracks should have prior legal experience through study or work in those jurisdictions. We also encourage applications from individuals who have studied or practiced US and EU law, but are now based elsewhere.

For the Legal Frontiers track, most successful applicants will have a deep demonstrated understanding of the law and public policy of at least one of the jurisdictions most relevant to LawAI: the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. We will consider applicants without expertise in one of these jurisdictions only in exceptional cases.

Do you consider applicants without formal law training or experience?

We generally don’t consider applicants without formal law training or experience for the US and EU Law tracks, as they require a strong understanding of the legal principles applicable to AI regulation in the jurisdictions we focus on. To be considered, candidates should have formal training of some kind.

For the Legal Frontiers track, we welcome applicants without a primary background in law who are able to clearly articulate how their research can positively shape the development of law and public policy for advanced AI. We encourage those with backgrounds in computer science, public policy, economics, history, psychology, or physics to apply. Candidates who wish to perform technical research during the fellowship are responsible for finding their own qualified technical supervisor.

Do applicants need to have prior experience with AI-specific questions of law and policy?

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 the domain is not required.

Is the fellowship remote or in-person?

All Seasonal Fellowships include an in-person Convening Week. Outside of the Convening Week, the nature of participation varies by track:

• Winter Research Fellowship (EU Law) : We strongly encourage in-person participation in Cambridge (UK) because much of the value of this fellowship comes from building connections with other fellows and interactions with various LawAI staff members and others working on frontier AI policy who often visit the Cambridge office. That said, we recognise that circumstances vary, and we will consider remote arrangements on a case-by-case basis for candidates with compelling reasons (e.g., family commitments). The Convening Week is hosted in Cambridge, UK, February 8–12.
• Summer Fellowship (US) : We strongly encourage in-person participation in Washington DC, as much of the value of this fellowship comes from being embedded within the team and the broader DC policy community. That said, we recognize that circumstances vary, and we're open to considering remote arrangements on a case-by-case basis for candidates with compelling reasons to participate remotely (e.g., family commitments). The Convening Week is hosted in Washington, DC, June 21–25.
• Summer Research Fellowship (Legal Frontiers) : The fellowship is remote-first. We offer opportunities for in-person participation at our office in Cambridge, UK, or in Washington, DC, with our US Law & Policy team. Past Summer Research Fellows have found it valuable to be embedded within the organization and broader research and policy communities. The Convening Week is hosted in Washington, DC, June 21–25.

Do you require proficiency in English?

Yes. We expect fellows to actively engage in discussions, collaborations, and presentations. For this reason, we require full professional fluency in both spoken and written English.

We highly value relevant experience.

Are Seasonal Fellowships paid?

Subsidies are provided on a weekly basis, with rates varying by track and location.

• Summer Fellowship (US) : $2,000 per week. 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.
• Summer Research Fellowship (Legal Frontiers) : Fellows receive a weekly subsidy based on their location, comparable to our other tracks ($1,800 per week for Summer Research Fellows based in the US, £1,000 per week for the EU and UK). Additional stipends are potentially available where conditions specific to each location are met.

Candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications may be eligible for higher subsidies.

Do I need a visa or immigration authorization to participate?

Participants must have any visa or immigration permissions required to participate in the fellowship in the relevant country. If you receive an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to support relevant visa applications where appropriate. However, visa eligibility is ultimately determined by the relevant authorities.

Can you provide personalized feedback?

Unfortunately, no. While we carefully review every application, the high volume of submissions means we are unable to offer individualized feedback.

What’s the best way to learn about upcoming fellowships?

We encourage you to stay connected with us through our newsletter , LinkedIn , and X for updates on fellowship opportunities, events, and other ways to engage with our work.

Do you offer long-term roles?

Yes; seasonal fellowships are a great way to get involved and can serve as a stepping stone toward full-time opportunities with us.

Can I apply to multiple tracks?

Yes, you are welcome to submit applications for multiple tracks US, EU Law, and/or Legal Frontiers, as long as you meet the qualifications for each one. You will need to submit a separate application for each track you are applying to.

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