Intern, Legal Innovation and AI

Norton Rose Fulbright•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.