Role overview

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship is a research-focused opportunity to apply legal expertise to the evaluation and development of advanced generative AI systems. As a Fellow, you will collaborate with leading AI labs and research teams to assess how AI models perform on complex legal tasks, while contributing to publications and joining a network of domain experts advancing responsible AI.

Key responsibilities

Engage in collaborative projects with partnered AI labs, designing real-world scenarios that test model outputs for accuracy and compliance.
Evaluate generative AI system performance across legal domains including compliance, litigation, case law analysis, and contract review.
Provide detailed feedback to improve AI model reasoning and decision-making in legal contexts.
Co-author technical reports and research papers with Scale’s research team to document findings and advance the field.
Participate in an interdisciplinary community of researchers and thought leaders working across frontier AI applications.

Requirements

Hold a JD or LLM degree, or be currently enrolled in a 2L or 3L program at a prestigious law school.
Possess bar admission in any jurisdiction, which is strongly preferred.
Have professional experience as an attorney, legal analyst, counsel, law clerk, in-house counsel, legal researcher, or law professor.
Demonstrate expertise in legal research, regulatory framework analysis, constitutional law, case law interpretation, and legal brief drafting.
Exhibit strong attention to detail, innovative thinking, and collaborative mindset, with interest in financial technology and AI applications in law.
Be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

What makes this role worth considering

This fellowship offers flexibility with a fully remote structure and schedules ranging from 10–40 hours per week, allowing you to balance other commitments. You will gain practical experience with cutting-edge AI tools, deepen your legal analysis skills, and expand your professional influence through high-impact research and advisory work. You’ll join a network where 80% of members come from leading institutions, creating meaningful connections with academics and experts committed to advancing responsible AI.