WashU Law Al Fellowship Program 2025

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About WashU Law Al Fellowship Program

Designed for students with a strong interest in artificial intelligence, legal innovation, and public impact, the Fellowship Program provides practical experience, mentorship, and leadership opportunities through the WashU Law Al Collaborative. Fellows will contribute to real-world programming, cutting-edge research, and community-building efforts that advance WashU Law's leadership in Al and legal education.

Fellow Responsibilities

Fellows will take on meaningful roles that support the Collaborative’s mission, including:

Newsletter & Editorial Work

• Draft and curate content for the WashU Law AI Collaborative’s website and newsletter
• Highlight faculty research, student writing, legal tech trends, and thought leadership

CLE Research & Program Development

• Support the research behind Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs
• Help identify timely topics in AI law, ethics, and regulation

Blog & Publication Writing

• Author short-form articles or blog posts for publication on WashU platforms and partner sites
• Topics may include generative AI in legal practice, tech policy, algorithmic bias, and more

Alumni & Industry Engagement

• Assist with outreach to alumni working in legal tech, innovation, or policy
• Support events or interviews that showcase WashU alumni leaders in the field

• School: Washington University School of Law

Benefits of WashU Law Al Fellowship Program

• Hands-on experience in one of the most rapidly evolving areas of law
• Opportunities for publication and visibility within the legal tech community
• Access to exclusive programming and guest speakers
• Direct collaboration with faculty, legal professionals, and alumni
• Public recognition as a Fellow of the WashU Law Al Collaborative (including on the Collaborative's website and materials)

WashU Law Al Fellowship Program Requirements

They invite applications from 2Ls, 3Ls, LLM and JSD students at WashU Law for the 2025 academic year. Ideal candidates will have:

• An interest in AI, technology, or emerging legal and ethical issues
• Strong writing and research skills
• A desire to help shape programming and content for public and professional audiences
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a team

No technical background in AI is required. We welcome students from all professional and academic backgrounds who are intellectually curious and eager to explore how technology is transforming the legal profession.

Application Date and Process

To apply, email the following materials to [email protected] and [email protected] by August 22, 2025:

1. Your Resume
2. Please write a short response to each of the below questions (250 words max for 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?

Questions?

Reach out to the Co-Directors of the WashU Law AI Collaborative:

• Ryan Durrie, [email protected]
• Oliver Roberts, [email protected]

Application Deadline

22 August, 2025

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