WashU Law is inviting 2L, 3L, LLM, and JSD students to join its AI Fellowship Program for 2025. Contribute to legal tech research, publications, and CLE development. Deadline: August 22, 2025.

Explore Law and Technology at the Forefront – Apply for the WashU Law AI Fellowship Program 2025

The WashU Law AI Fellowship Program offers an exceptional opportunity for law students to dive into the evolving world of artificial intelligence, legal innovation, and public impact. Hosted by the WashU Law AI Collaborative, this fellowship is designed to cultivate the next generation of legal professionals shaping how law interacts with cutting-edge technology.

About the Fellowship
This hands-on fellowship equips students with real-world experience through research, content development, community engagement, and thought leadership. Fellows will help advance WashU Law’s leadership in AI and legal education by contributing to:

• Public and professional programming

• Legal tech publications

• CLE program research

• Alumni and industry outreach

Whether you’re passionate about AI policy, ethics, or generative technologies, this fellowship offers a dynamic platform to build your expertise—no technical background required.

Who Can Apply

The program is open to:

• 2L and 3L JD students

• LLM students

• JSD students
  at Washington University School of Law (WashU Law) for the 2025 academic year.

Ideal candidates will have:

• An interest in AI, law, and public policy

• Strong research and writing skills

• A collaborative mindset

• Curiosity about legal innovation and its social implications

Fellowship Responsibilities

Selected Fellows will engage in:

Newsletter & Editorial Work
Draft and curate content for the AI Collaborative’s platforms, highlighting faculty research, legal tech trends, and student voices.

CLE Research & Program Development
Contribute to Continuing Legal Education (CLE) research and support event development around emerging AI legal issues.

Blogging & Publications
Write short articles or blog posts on AI in legal practice, algorithmic fairness, policy changes, and more.

Alumni & Industry Engagement
Help identify alumni in tech law fields, coordinate interviews, and support professional events.

Time Commitment
Fellows are expected to dedicate 3–5 hours per week. The fellowship is remote-friendly, with occasional in-person meetings and events.

What Fellows Gain

 Hands-on experience in legal tech and AI
 Opportunity to publish and build your portfolio
 Access to expert programming and guest speakers
 Collaboration with faculty and legal innovators
 Recognition as a WashU Law AI Collaborative Fellow

How to Apply

Send the following to oroberts@wustl.edu and rdurrie@wustl.edu by August 22, 2025:

1. Your resume

2. Responses to these prompts (max 250 words each):
   a. Why are you interested in the AI Fellowship and what do you hope to contribute or learn?
   b. What ethical considerations do you think are important in developing AI technologies?

For more details view the offical website.

Questions?
Contact the program co-directors:
Ryan Durrie – rdurrie@wustl.edu
Oliver Roberts – oroberts@wustl.edu

Lead the Future of Law at WashU. Apply now and become part of the next wave of legal tech changemakers.

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