Law & AI Academic Fellowship Application | Institute for Law & AI (Closing Date: 31 July 2026)

The Law & AI Academic Fellowship at the Institute for Law & AI is a structured application process designed to identify emerging scholars working at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, and governance.

This fellowship application is intended to assess academic background, research potential, and long-term career vision in the rapidly evolving field of AI policy and legal frameworks.

Application Overview

Applicants are expected to complete a detailed form covering personal, academic, and professional information. The process is designed to take approximately 60 minutes.

Key submission areas include:

• Personal and contact details
• Academic background and qualifications
• Writing samples and research output
• Career experience and academic achievements
• Research agenda proposal
• Long-term career vision
• References and recommendation letters

Eligibility and Academic Requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic training in law or related disciplines.

Typical eligibility includes:

• Bachelor’s, LLM, JD, PhD, or equivalent law degree
• Strong academic performance (GPA, honors, or class rank considered)
• Evidence of research capability through writing samples
• Relevant institutional affiliations or academic engagement

Additional information requested:

• University attended and country
• Graduation date (or expected completion date)
• Academic honors (e.g., Latin honors or distinctions)
• Class ranking (if available)

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### Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit several core documents to support their candidacy.

📄 Academic CV

• Must be uploaded in PDF format
• Should highlight education, research, and academic contributions

Writing Samples

Applicants are required to submit two writing samples:

• At least one academic or research-focused piece
• At least one recent sample (preferably within the last two years)
• Solo or first-authored work is strongly preferred
• Topics do not need to focus on AI

Optional:

• Links to published versions (journals, blogs, or academic platforms)

Research Agenda

Applicants must upload a proposed research agenda outlining:

• Key research questions
• Areas of legal and AI governance interest
• Planned academic or policy contributions

Experience and Motivation Questions

Applicants are also asked to provide structured written responses.

Professional Experience Summary (≤200 words)

• Key roles and responsibilities
• Relevant legal, academic, or policy experience
• Research or analytical work highlights

Motivation for Joining LawAI (≤200 words)

Applicants should explain:

• Interest in AI governance and legal frameworks
• Alignment with the fellowship’s mission
• Long-term research and policy goals

Career Vision and Long-Term Goals

A key part of the application focuses on future direction.

Applicants must describe:

• Long-term academic or professional ambitions
• Intended contributions to AI law and governance
• Steps being taken to achieve these goals

This section is limited to 200 words and should be concise and focused.

References and Recommendations

Applicants are required to provide:

• Three professional references with contact details
  OR
• Letters of recommendation (or a combination of both)

Preferred referees:

• Academic supervisors
• Research mentors
• Professional or policy supervisors familiar with applicant’s analytical work

Additional Application Information

Additional fields include:

• Current residence and work authorization status
• Institutional affiliation and recent collaborations
• Availability start date
• Referral source (LinkedIn, newsletter, referral, or other)
• Optional comments or clarifications

Applicants may also indicate whether they are open to being considered for other related roles in AI governance or policy.

Final Note

This fellowship represents a highly selective academic opportunity focused on the intersection of law, technology, and governance. The application emphasizes clarity of thought, research depth, and long-term intellectual commitment to shaping how artificial intelligence is regulated and understood globally.

Interested candidates can contact the program at:
hiring@law-ai.org

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