Intern, Legal Innovation and AI

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Are you passionate about the legal field and eager to gain hands-on experience in legal innovation and AI? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Innovation & AI Intern to join our team. The Innovation & AI Intern will support the firm’s Innovation team in researching, evaluating, and piloting emerging legal technologies, particularly AI-enabled tools—to enhance legal service delivery, operational efficiency, and client experience. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world applications of AI in a global law firm environment.

Location: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; or San Antonio, TX

Duration: June 2026 – July 2026

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct research on emerging legal technology and AI tools (e.g., generative AI)
• Assist with evaluation and pilot support for new innovation initiatives, including testing workflows and documenting findings
• Support development of internal materials such as playbooks, process documentation, training guides, and executive summaries
• Analyze market trends, vendor offerings, and competitor activity in legal innovation and AI
• Help gather feedback from attorneys and business professionals and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Innovation team members on special projects and client-facing initiatives

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree (law, business, computer science, data science, information systems, or related field)
• Demonstrated interest in legal innovation, AI, and technology-enabled service delivery
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Comfortable learning new tools and technologies; prior exposure to AI or legal tech is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, collaborative, and curious mindset
• Good judgment and accountability for delivering excellent service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; prior exposure to coding languages and additional tools is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and innovation initiatives in a global law firm
• Hands-on experience working with attorneys, technologists, and business leaders
• Mentorship from experienced innovation professionals
• Practical understanding of how AI is transforming legal services

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federa