LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027 – USA
Offered by Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)
29 Jan 2027
Fully funded 10‑week summer fellowship for graduate law students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and legal professionals to study AI law in the United States, with a $2,000 weekly stipend, housing and travel covered.
Programme overview
The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) runs a 10‑week immersive Summer Fellowship from 14 June to 20 August 2027. Fellows are based in Washington, D.C. or Berkeley, California, and take part in intensive policy discussions, research projects and networking with regulators, academics and industry leaders. A dedicated Convening Week (21–25 June) in Washington, D.C. offers direct engagement with policymakers.
Financial support
The fellowship is fully funded. Fellows receive a competitive stipend of US $2,000 per week. Housing and relocation assistance are provided, and round‑trip international or domestic flights, as well as accommodation and meals during official convening periods, are covered. Visa sponsorship is offered to successful international candidates.
Who can apply
The programme welcomes:
- Graduate law students (J.D. or LL.M.)
- PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in law or related fields
- Legal academics and scholars
- Professionals from policy, technology or governance seeking to specialise in AI law
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in legal principles, governance or technology regulation; prior AI‑specific research is not required.
Application process
Applications close on 29 January 2027. An online application, an academic CV and subsequent video and research interviews are required.
How to apply
Steps
- Visit the Institute for Law & AI website and review the full eligibility criteria.
- Complete the online application form before 29 January 2027.
- Upload an up‑to‑date academic CV.
- Submit any additional materials requested in the portal.
- If shortlisted, attend the video interview and a research interview to discuss your proposed focus.
- Await the admission decision and, if successful, receive visa sponsorship and travel arrangements.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
Eligibility notes
Open to candidates worldwide; no prior AI research required; suitable for graduate law students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, legal academics and policy or technology professionals.
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