About LawAI
The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is an independent think tank that researches and advises on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. They believe that sound legal analysis will promote security, welfare, and the rule of law.
They conduct research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and policy and advise governments, international organizations, public institutions, and private actors.
About the Fellowship
As a Summer Research Fellow, you will work with your mentor to develop a research plan tailored to your experience, skills, and interests.
Some Fellows may focus on a more extended, singular project, such as drafting a policy report or authoring a law review article, while others might contribute to a range of initiatives, such as conducting legal research that supports various research and advisory projects led by LawAI staff.
Fellows may also have opportunities to help advise policymakers, government, and private sector organizations.
As a general matter, Fellows will have considerable discretion over the form of outputs they pursue (e.g., choosing between publishing a law review article vs a policy brief).
Topic selection will be determined in conjunction with your mentor. Projects should generally align with LawAI’s mission to ensure that major advances in AI are beneficial and safe for the public.
They welcome suggestions for other topics that have a clear connection to our research priorities.
They are specifically looking for several fellows to focus on EU AI law and the EU AI Act. Ideally, these fellows will have studied EU law.
The fellowship is remote-first and lasts 8-12 weeks with one fully-funded in-person week, which will most likely occur in August in Brussels, Belgium, or Cambridge, UK.
They offer two EU cohort start dates:
- EU Cohort 1: June 23, 2025; flexible end dates August 15 – September 12
- EU Cohort 2: August 4, 2025; flexible end dates September 26 – October 25
- In-person week in Brussels, Belgium, or Cambridge, UK, tentatively scheduled for August 25-29, 2025, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodations, and meals.
Fellows are expected to commit to at least 8 weeks of full-time work, participate in regular team meetings, give occasional presentations on their research, and provide feedback on other research work within their cohort and the broader LawAI team.
Eligibility
- Applicants ideally studied or worked in EU law; beyond this minimal requirement, we welcome applicants from all countries and with various skill sets, experience levels, and degrees of knowledge in AI, law, and policy to apply, including those who have studied in non-EU countries and who do not qualify to practice law in the EU.
- While candidates should 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 fellows have included:
- Graduate law students (e.g., LLM, MA, or JD), PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers
- Undergraduate law students in their final year of studies (e.g., BA., LLB, First State Examination, and similar degrees)
- Professionals transitioning into research at various career stages
- Legal academics
- Ability to commit to full-time, remote-based work for at least 8 weeks, beginning on either of the above-stated start dates.
- Ability to attend the in-person week in Brussels or Cambridge, tentatively scheduled for August 25-29, 2025.
Application Procedure
- Step 1: Submit your academic CV and brief application form given below this post by 11:59 pm on January 31, 2025 (15 minutes).
- Step 2: Exploratory interview (30 minutes). This interview will allow us to learn more about your interests, values, and approach to the fellowship.
- Step 3: Research interview (40-60 minutes). You will speak with a member of our staff to discuss your research interests, goals, and fit for our program. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask us questions.
- Step 4: Decision. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you need a decision by a particular date, please note this on your application form in Step 1.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 31, 2025, so they encourage you to apply as early as possible. They will not be able to assess late applications.
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact at hiring@law-ai.org.
Click here for the Application Form.
Click here for Official Notification.
