Overview
Apply for the LawAI Seasonal Fellowships by the Institute for Law & AI. The program supports research in AI, law, and policy across US Law & Policy, EU Law, and Legal Frontiers tracks, with weekly subsidies and in-person Convening Weeks in Cambridge or Washington, DC.
Complete fellowship details
The LawAI Seasonal Fellowships offer research opportunities for law students, practicing lawyers, researchers, and academics working at the intersection of AI, law, and policy. The Institute for Law & AI hosts the program and includes tracks focused on US Law & Policy, EU Law, and Legal Frontiers.
Therefore, interested applicants should review the official page carefully and apply as early as possible.
Application Deadlines
Winter Research Fellowship (EU Law): 12 October 2026
Summer Fellowship (US): 29 January 2027
Summer Research Fellowship (Legal Frontiers): 29 January 2027
Tell Me About the Fellowships
The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) offers Seasonal Fellowships for law students, professionals, and academics to explore the intersection of AI, law, and policy . Fellows gain mentorship, career development, and opportunities to engage with policymakers, researchers, and leaders in the field.
Fellowship Tracks
Winter Research Fellowship (EU Law)
Focus: EU Law & the EU AI Act.
Dates: 1 February – 9 April 2027 (option to extend to 14 May).
Location: Cambridge, UK (in‑person encouraged).
Convening Week: 8–12 February 2027.
Benefits: £1,000/week + £7,000 relocation stipend.
Summer Fellowship (US)
Focus: US Law & Policy.
Dates: 14 June – 20 August 2027.
Location: Washington, DC (in‑person encouraged).
Convening Week: 21–25 June 2027.
Benefits: $2,000/week + $10,000 relocation stipend.
Includes admission to the Summer Institute on Law & AI (July 2027) .
Summer Research Fellowship (Legal Frontiers)
Focus: Law‑Following AI, Automated Governance, Rule of Law.
Dates: 14 June – 20 August 2027.
Location: Remote‑first, with optional in‑person participation (Cambridge, UK or Washington, DC).
Convening Week: 21–25 June 2027.
Benefits: $1,800/week (US) or £1,000/week (EU/UK).
Eligibility
Graduate law students (LLM, JD), PhD candidates, postdocs, professionals, and academics.
EU/US tracks require formal legal training in those jurisdictions.
Legal Frontiers track welcomes interdisciplinary applicants (law, computer science, public policy, economics, history, psychology, physics).
Full professional fluency in English required.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
Benefits
Weekly stipend + relocation/housing support (depending on track).
Mentorship from LawAI staff and affiliates.
Networking with policymakers, academics, and industry leaders.
Career planning resources and opportunities for future collaborations.
How Long Will the Fellowships Last
Winter Fellowship: 9 weeks (option to extend to 14 weeks).
Summer Fellowships: 10 weeks.
Application Process
Submit online application form by the relevant deadline.
Asynchronous exploratory interview (~20 minutes).
Research/project interview (~45 minutes).
Final decision (December for Winter; March for Summer).
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
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