NLSummer Research Fellowship (Legal Frontiers)
Institute for Law & AIRemoteGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetyLegalResearch
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Why this is on the board
Legislators in the US, the EU and the UK are writing rules for AI now, but how you make an AI system follow the law is a question few lawyers are working on yet. In ten weeks you won't deliver a law. You will deliver research that policymakers can build on while the field is still small, and you'll find out whether this work suits you.
About the role
A 10-week paid summer research fellowship for law students and professionals to conduct AI law and policy research with mentorship and networking. - Develop and execute a tailored research project on law-following AI, automated governance, or related topics under mentor guidance. - Participate in a Convening Week in Washington, DC, attend expert Q&A sessions, and build policy and research networks. - Requires strong legal background or exceptional expertise in computer science, policy, econom…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Entry level |
| Stipend | Not stated |
| Posted | 7 September 2026 |
| Closes | 29 January 2027 |
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