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Summary

• Official programme: Summer Fellowship (US)
• Organisation: Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)
• Location: Washington, DC, USA
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 2027 dates: June 14 – August 20, 2027
• Convening Week: June 21–25, 2027, Washington, DC
• Field: Artificial intelligence, law and US policy
• Funding: Paid fellowship with a $2,000 weekly subsidy
• Relocation support: $10,000 relocation and housing stipend for fellows relocating to Washington, DC
• Application deadline: January 29, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET
• Official application: LawAI

About the Fellowship

The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) Summer Fellowship (US) is a paid 10-week fellowship for law students, professionals and academics interested in working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law and United States policy.

The fellowship gives participants the opportunity to work closely with a mentor on a project tailored to their experience, skills and interests. Projects may include developing a substantial research output such as a report or law review article, or contributing legal research to ongoing LawAI research and advisory projects.

The programme focuses on legal and policy questions surrounding artificial intelligence and aims to ensure that advances in AI promote safety, security and the rule of law. Fellows may also have opportunities to engage with policymakers, researchers and other leaders working in the field.

Fellowship Benefits

The official LawAI programme provides:

• $2,000 weekly subsidy for fellows, with the possibility of a higher subsidy for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.
• $10,000 relocation and housing stipend for fellows who relocate to Washington, DC. LawAI states that this stipend is taxable income and does not require reimbursement or receipts.
• A Washington, DC Convening Week from June 21–25, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation and meals.
• Admission to the Summer Institute on Law and AI in Washington, DC, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation and meals.
• Close mentorship from LawAI research staff and affiliates.
• Q&A opportunities with leading experts in AI law and policy.
• Networking opportunities and career-planning resources.
• Potential opportunities for future collaboration, including grants, events, projects or employment with LawAI.

The fellowship is therefore a paid and substantially supported opportunity, but applicants should note that LawAI itself does not label it “fully funded.”

Who Can Apply?

LawAI welcomes applicants with different levels of experience and backgrounds, but candidates for the US track should demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal principles applicable to AI regulation in US law and policy.

This understanding may come through formal US legal study, such as being an incoming 1L, or through comparable professional experience.

Past fellows have included:

• Graduate law students, including JD and LLM students;
• PhD candidates;
• Postdoctoral researchers;
• Professionals transitioning into AI-focused research, government, academia or industry roles;
• Legal academics.

Previous AI-specific research experience is not required, although applicants should have an interest in AI law and policy and be able to apply their legal knowledge and research skills to relevant questions.

Applicants must also be able to participate full-time from June 14 to August 20, 2027 and attend the Washington, DC Convening Week. LawAI strongly encourages in-person participation in Washington, DC, although remote arrangements may be considered case-by-case for candidates with compelling reasons.

International candidates may apply. If an offer is made, LawAI states that it will make reasonable efforts to support visa sponsorship, but participation remains dependent on the candidate obtaining the necessary visa or immigration permission.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Review LawAI’s US Law and Policy Workstream

Applicants should understand LawAI’s current research priorities and ensure their interests align with the fellowship.

Step 2: Submit the online application

Complete the official application form by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 29, 2027. LawAI estimates that the application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Late applications will not be assessed.

Step 3: Complete the asynchronous exploratory interview

Shortlisted applicants proceed to an approximately 20-minute asynchronous interview designed to explore their perspective on AI development and its implications for society, law and policy.

Step 4: Attend the project interview

Applicants then participate in a 45-minute project interview with a LawAI research staff member to discuss their interests, goals and fit for the fellowship.

Step 5: Await the decision

LawAI aims to provide final decisions to applicants by mid-March 2027. Applicants who require a decision by a particular date can indicate this on their application form.

Important Deadline

Application deadline: January 29, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

The fellowship runs from June 14 to August 20, 2027, with the required Washington, DC Convening Week taking place from June 21–25, 2027.

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Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The LawAI Summer Fellowship (US) is particularly relevant to candidates interested in the rapidly developing relationship between artificial intelligence, legal systems and public policy.

Applicants should note that this is a paid fellowship rather than a traditional scholarship. The official package includes a substantial weekly subsidy, relocation and housing support for fellows moving to Washington, DC, and eligible travel support for the programme’s major in-person events.

Candidates should also pay close attention to the requirement for a strong understanding of US law and policy, as this is a key part of the selection criteria.

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