A curated list of fellowship and internship opportunities for legal professionals interested in AI governance, policy, and compliance. Programs are organized by type and include details on duration, compensation, and focus areas.
Research Institutes & Think Tanks
| Program | Organization | Duration | Compensation | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GovAI Summer Fellowship | Centre for the Governance of AI | Summer | Research stipend | AI governance research (applied track) |
| AI Policy Fellowship | Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) | 3 months | $15,000 stipend | AI policy research and development |
| Astra Fellowship | Constellation Research Center | Varies | Stipend provided | AI policy and security |
| FPF Internships | Future of Privacy Forum | Varies | Paid | Privacy and AI policy |
| AI Governance Fellowship | Center for Democracy and Technology | Varies | Stipend | AI governance for law graduates |
Major Tech Companies
| Program | Organization | Duration | Compensation | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELA Legal Internship | Microsoft | 12 weeks | Paid | Corporate and legal affairs, technology law |
| OpenAI Residency | OpenAI | 6 months | $18,300/month | AI research (primarily technical) |
| Policy & Alignment Research | Anthropic | Varies | Paid | Policy, philosophy, law backgrounds welcome |
| Government Compliance | Shield AI | Varies | Paid | AI-related regulatory review |
AI-Focused Organizations
| Program | Organization | Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jus Mundi | Jus Mundi | Legal intelligence, international arbitration | Partnered with Dubai IAC on AI case management |
| Legal Tech Internships | Various | AI applications in legal practice | Check individual company career pages |
Application Timeline Guide
Note: Application deadlines vary by year and program cycle. Always verify current deadlines on official program websites.
Typical Application Windows
| Season | Programs | Typical Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer programs | GovAI Fellowship, academic internships | January - March |
| Fall programs | IAPS Fellowship, CDT Fellowship | June - August |
| Rolling admissions | Microsoft CELA, tech company internships | Year-round |
| Research residencies | OpenAI Residency | Multiple cohorts/year |
Program Details
GovAI Summer Fellowship
- Organization: Centre for the Governance of AI (Oxford)
- Duration: Summer (typically 8-10 weeks)
- Focus: Applied track for AI governance research
- Ideal for: Candidates interested in technical AI policy research
- Link: governance.ai
IAPS AI Policy Fellowship
- Organization: Institute for AI Policy and Strategy
- Duration: 3 months
- Compensation: $15,000 stipend
- Focus: AI policy development and research
- Ideal for: Legal professionals transitioning to AI policy
- Link: iaps.ai
OpenAI Residency
- Organization: OpenAI
- Duration: 6 months
- Compensation: $18,300/month (~$110,000 annualized)
- Focus: AI research (primarily technical, but policy roles exist)
- Ideal for: Candidates wanting deep AI company experience
- Link: openai.com/residency
Microsoft CELA Internship
- Organization: Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Focus: Placement in specific practice groups; cutting-edge technology legal issues
- Ideal for: Law students seeking big tech legal experience
- Link: Microsoft CELA
Future of Privacy Forum Internships
- Organization: Future of Privacy Forum
- Duration: Varies
- Focus: Legal, policy, and technical work on AI, privacy, and emerging technology
- Ideal for: Candidates interested in privacy-AI intersection
- Link: fpf.org
Skills Alignment
The following skills developed during the IntegrityStudio internship align with these opportunities:
| Skill | Relevant Programs |
|---|---|
| EU AI Act expertise | All programs (high demand) |
| Technical documentation | OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic |
| API/platform experience | OpenAI, Jus Mundi, tech companies |
| International arbitration | Jus Mundi, IAPS |
| Multilingual regulatory analysis | IAPS, GovAI, EU-focused roles |
| OpenTelemetry/observability | OpenAI, technical policy roles |
Additional Resources
- Penn Law - Law & Tech Opportunities
- Refonte Learning - AI Law Internships
- Legal Curated - AI and Technology Policy Careers
- Vanderbilt Law - Paths to Legal Careers in AI
This report was compiled from research on AI governance career opportunities. Program details and deadlines should be verified on official websites before applying.
Last updated: January 2026