LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027: $2,000 Weekly Stipend in the USA

The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) Summer Fellowship 2027 is a paid 10-week fellowship for law students, professionals and academics interested in AI law and policy, with a particular focus on U.S. law and governance.

The programme offers mentorship, research opportunities and exposure to policymakers and leading experts working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law and public policy.

LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027 – Quick Facts

• Host: Institute for Law & AI
• Location: Washington, DC, USA
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Dates: June 14 – August 20, 2027
• Stipend: $2,000 per week
• Housing/relocation: $10,000 stipend for fellows relocating to DC
• Deadline: January 29, 2027

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive a $2,000 weekly subsidy, with potentially higher support for exceptional candidates. Those relocating to Washington, DC receive an additional $10,000 relocation and housing stipend.

The fellowship also provides:

• Covered eligible travel expenses for Convening Week
• Covered eligible travel expenses for the Summer Institute on Law and AI
• Close mentorship from LawAI researchers
• Networking and career planning opportunities
• Q&A sessions with leading AI law experts
• Opportunities for future research and professional collaborations

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to law students, legal academics, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and professionals interested in AI law and policy.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of U.S. legal principles related to AI regulation, either through formal U.S. legal education or comparable professional experience. Previous AI-specific research experience is not required.

Applicants must be able to participate full-time during the fellowship period and attend the June 21–25 Convening Week in Washington, DC. Remote participation may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply

The application process includes an online application, an approximately 20-minute asynchronous interview and a 45-minute project interview.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET

Official Fellowship: LawAI Summer Fellowship (US)

The LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027 is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to build expertise in AI regulation, technology law, public policy and AI governance while working closely with an interdisciplinary research team in Washington, DC.