Privacy & AI Legal Fellow (Entry Level)

Overview

This role is a 12-month fellowship for recent law school graduates and early-career attorneys. The organization seeks tech-savvy, self-motivated attorneys with strong research, writing, and problem-solving skills to support a law and technology practice.

Fellows must demonstrate strong ethical principles, collaborate effectively with teams, and be able to interpret complex text and explain it clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and produce high-quality writing
• Collaborate with team members on client and matter work
• Apply strong critical thinking and communication skills to translate complex issues for varied audiences
• Support work related to the organization’s privacy, AI, and cybersecurity practice areas
• Contribute to practical solutions for clients operating in data governance, risk, and compliance environments

Requirements

• Must be actively licensed to practice law in the United States, with preference for candidates eligible to practice in California
• Demonstrated interest in the organization’s practice areas through courses, articles, speaking engagements, leadership positions, and/or prior internships and job experience
• Excellent writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills
• Strong ethical code, team player mindset, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Preference for demonstrated interest or experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • healthcare
  • biometrics
  • fintech
  • agentic AI
  • children’s privacy
• Preference for one or more certifications:
  • Certified Information Privacy Professionals (CIPP/E or CIPP/US or CIPP/A)
  • IT/forensic/security/AI certifications (GCFA, CEH, CISA, AIGP)
• Preference for candidates with volunteer and pro bono experience
• Demonstrated life and hobbies outside of work

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$120,000 base salary (DOE)
• Competitive health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Reduced billable requirements: 1,200 hours

Fellowship Term & Work Arrangement

• Fully remote position
• Option for the firm to cover expenses for a co-working space local to the candidate, depending on location
• Fellowship is a 12-month position beginning in early 2027
• Following the 12-month term, fellows may be invited to join as a full-time attorney eligible for bonuses/origination credit, or receive guidance and advice on other placements in data privacy, AI and technology

Location

Fully remote; co-working space expense coverage may be available depending on location.

Application Deadline

• October 31, 2026

Application Materials

Submit the following in a single PDF:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript
• Recent writing sample (may be legal, article, or blog post)

Candidates that do not fulfill the requirements will not be considered.