Seasonal Research Fellowships

• Applicants for the US and EU Law streams 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, applicants from all jurisdictions are eligible, including those without a primary background in law.

Yes. 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.

Seasonal Research Fellowships are remote-first, with opportunities for in-person participation. 

• Winter Research Fellowship (January 26–May 8 (flexible start and end dates)
  • US Law and Policy: Remote-first, with optional one-week co-working opportunities with LawAI staff and affiliates, where possible.
  • EU Law: Strongly encouraged in-person in Cambridge, UK. Fellows working from Cambridge receive an additional €1,000/£867 per week for living costs.
  • Legal Frontiers: Remote-first, with optional one-week co-working opportunities or the option to work full-time in-person in Cambridge, UK.
• Summer Research Fellowship
  • US Law and Policy: June 15–August 21, including an in-person week in Washington, D.C. or Berkeley, CA (June 22–26).
  • EU Law: June 29–September 4, strongly encouraged in-person in Cambridge, UK, including an in-person week for all Fellows, regardless of where they are based during the Fellowship (July 27–31). Fellows based in Cambridge will receive an additional €1,000/£867 per week per week for living costs.
  • Legal Frontiers: June 15–August 21, remote-first with the option to join US/EU in-person weeks or co-work from Cambridge, UK.

• Generally not 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 stream, we welcome applicants without a primary background in law. We encourage those with backgrounds in computer science, public policy, economics, history, psychology, or physics to apply.

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.

Yes. Practicing lawyers, law/policy researchers, and academics are encouraged to apply. We highly value relevant experience.

Yes. Compensation is provided on a weekly basis, with rates varying by track and work location.

• US Law and Policy: $1,500 per week.
• EU Law: €1,000 per week. Fellows based in Cambridge, UK, will receive an additional €1,000/£867 per week for living costs. 
• Legal Frontiers: Compensation will match working location, comparable to the above tracks. Fellows based in Cambridge, UK, will receive an additional €1,000/£867 per week for living costs.

NOTE: Candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications may be eligible for higher compensation.

Yes, fellows must have valid work authorization in the country where they will be working. 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. 

Unfortunately, no. While we carefully review every application, the high volume of submissions (over 4,000 in the last cycle) means we are unable to offer individualized feedback.

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

Yes, please see our open positions here. Seasonal Fellowships are also a great way to get involved and can serve as a stepping stone toward full-time opportunities with us.