AI Fellowship Program
Hands-on Experience in Legal Innovation
The WashU Law AI Fellowship Program offers students hands-on experience with AI and legal technology.
Fellows contribute to research, programming, and community initiatives that advance WashU Law’s leadership in AI and legal education through mentorship and practical projects.
For future legal innovators.
We welcome students from all professional and academic backgrounds who are intellectually curious and eager to explore how technology is transforming the legal profession. No technical background in AI is required.
We 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
What you’ll do as a fellow.
Fellows will take on meaningful roles that support the Collaborative’s mission.
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
Time invested, skills gained.
Fellows should expect to commit 3–5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. The program is designed to be remote-friendly, with periodic opportunities for in-person meetings and events.
What you’ll gain.
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 AI Collaborative (including on the Collaborative’s website and materials)
Meet our AI Collaborative leaders.
Ryan Durrie
Lecturer in Law; Co-Director of the WashU Law AI Collaborative; Associate Director, Policy for the Cordell Institute
Take the next step.
To apply, email the following materials to oroberts@wustl.edu and rdurrie@wustl.edu 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, rdurrie@wustl.edu
- Oliver Roberts, oroberts@wustl.edu