Comprehensive job search materials for AI policy, governance, and international arbitration positions

Last Updated: January 2026

Part 1: Target Companies & Organizations

Curated list based on Isabel’s profile: LLM International Commercial Arbitration, International/European Law background, multilingual (DE/ES/EN/FR), EU AI Act expertise

Quick Reference: Top 15 Targets

Priority	Organization	Type	Why It Fits	Location
1	Jus Mundi	Legal Tech/AI	AI + Arbitration intersection	Paris
2	Anthropic	AI Company	Policy team, EU AI Act compliance	San Francisco/London
3	GovAI	Think Tank	AI governance research	Oxford/London
4	LALIVE	Law Firm	Top arbitration boutique	Geneva
5	ICC International Court of Arbitration	Institution	AI Task Force active	Paris
6	Future of Privacy Forum	Think Tank	AI policy, EU focus	Washington DC/Brussels
7	Freshfields	Law Firm	AI + Arbitration practices	London/Frankfurt
8	Institute for Law & AI	Research	Legal AI research	US (Remote)
9	Clifford Chance	Law Firm	Prior relationship, Tech practice	London/Frankfurt
10	Microsoft CELA	Tech Company	Legal internship program	Various
11	LCIA	Institution	Arbitration + innovation	London
12	White & Case	Law Firm	AI arbitration survey authors	London/Paris
13	IAPS	Think Tank	AI policy fellowship	Washington DC
14	Sidley Austin	Law Firm	Geneva arbitration practice	Geneva
15	OpenAI	AI Company	Policy/legal team growing	San Francisco

Category 1: AI Companies

Tier 1: Frontier AI Labs

Company	Role Types	Program	Notes
Anthropic	Policy, Trust & Safety, Legal	No formal internship; AI Safety Fellows Program	EU AI Act compliance needs; London office for EU focus
OpenAI	Policy, Legal, Safety Systems	Residency ($18,300/month, 6 months)	January 2026 applications; policy team expanding
Google DeepMind	Policy, Ethics, Legal	Student Researcher Program	Technical focus but policy roles exist
Meta AI	Policy, Legal, Responsible AI	Internships available	FAIR team has policy components

Why These Fit Isabel:

EU AI Act compliance creates demand for legal/policy expertise
International operations need multilingual professionals
Responsible AI teams value legal training

Application Tips:

Emphasize EU AI Act coursework and multilingual capability
Position as bridge between legal frameworks and AI development
Highlight ability to translate regulatory requirements to technical teams

Tier 2: AI-Adjacent Tech Companies

Company	Role Types	Location	Notes
Microsoft CELA	Legal Intern Program	Multiple (incl. Dublin, Munich)	12-week structured program; AI ethics focus
Google Legal	Legal Intern, Policy	Multiple EU locations	Large legal team, AI governance work
Amazon	Legal, Public Policy	Luxembourg, various	AWS AI compliance needs
Apple	Legal, Privacy	Cork, London	Privacy-focused, EU AI Act relevant

Microsoft CELA Highlights:

12-week legal intern program with mentorship
Practice groups include Technology & Regulatory Affairs
AI ethics and responsible AI compliance work
European offices handle EU AI Act matters

Category 2: Law Firms

International Arbitration Boutiques

Firm	Program	Location	Application Timeline
LALIVE	6-month internship	Geneva	8-12 months in advance
Aceris Law	Trainee program	Switzerland/International	Rolling
Three Crowns	Trainee positions	London, Paris	Check careers page
Volterra Fietta	Internships	London	Public international law focus

LALIVE Highlights:

Premier arbitration boutique
Interns get significant responsibility
International client base
Geneva location ideal for multilingual candidates

Global Firms with AI + Arbitration Practices

Firm	Relevant Practices	Key Locations	Notes
Freshfields	AI & Digital, International Arbitration	London, Frankfurt, Paris	Authors AI arbitration research
White & Case	International Arbitration, Tech	London, Paris, Frankfurt	2025 AI Arbitration Survey authors
Clifford Chance	Tech Group, Arbitration	London, Frankfurt	Isabel has prior relationship
Hogan Lovells	AI & Emerging Tech, Arbitration	London, Munich, Paris	Strong EU regulatory practice
Herbert Smith Freehills	Digital Law, Arbitration	London, Frankfurt	AI arbitration commentary
Linklaters	Tech & Digital, Disputes	London, Frankfurt	EU AI Act advisory
Allen & Overy (A&O Shearman)	Tech Transactions, Arbitration	London, Frankfurt	Harvey AI partnership

Why Global Firms Fit Isabel:

EU AI Act compliance advisory work booming
Arbitration practices increasingly handle tech disputes
German offices value native German speakers
Cross-border work leverages multilingual skills

Application Strategy:

Target Tech/Digital practice groups specifically
Mention EU AI Act coursework in applications
Leverage Clifford Chance connection for referrals
Apply to Frankfurt/Munich offices (German language advantage)

Tech-Focused Firms

Firm	Focus	Location	Notes
Bird & Bird	Tech, IP, Data	Multiple EU	Tech-specialist firm
Fieldfisher	Tech, Privacy, AI	London, various EU	Growing AI practice
Taylor Wessing	Tech, IP, Data	Multiple EU	Strong German presence

Category 3: Arbitral Institutions

Institution	Internship Program	Location	Notes
ICC International Court of Arbitration	Internship program	Paris	AI Task Force active; French useful
LCIA	Internship Programme	London	Open to all graduates; mentored experience
PCA Vienna	3-month internship	Vienna	German useful; Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct starts
SCC	Internship	Stockholm	AI Guide authors; Nordic arbitration
VIAC	Internship	Vienna	AI Note authors; German essential
SIAC	Internship	Singapore	Asia-Pacific arbitration hub
HKIAC	Internship	Hong Kong	Growing AI interest
DIAC	IDIAS Internship	Dubai	Partnered with Jus Mundi on AI
AIAC	Legal Internship	Kuala Lumpur	Asia-Pacific focus

Priority Institutions for Isabel:

ICC - AI Task Force makes this highly relevant; Paris location; French useful
LCIA - London hub; strong mentorship program
VIAC - German language advantage; AI Note authors
SCC - Stockholm location aligns with LLM; AI Guide authors

Category 4: Think Tanks & Research Institutes

AI Governance Focus

Organization	Program	Stipend	Deadline	Location
GovAI	Summer Fellowship	Fully funded	Jan 4, 2026 (closed)	Oxford/London
IAPS	Fellowship	$15-22K/3 months	Rolling	Washington DC
Institute for Law & AI	Summer Research Fellowship	Paid	Feb 7, 2026	US (Remote possible)
Future of Privacy Forum	Internships	Varies	Rolling	Washington DC/Brussels
Berkman Klein Center	Fellowship	Varies	Annual	Cambridge, MA
Stanford HAI	Fellowship	Varies	Annual	Stanford, CA
Ada Lovelace Institute	Research positions	Salary	Rolling	London
AI Now Institute	Research	Varies	Rolling	New York

GovAI Details:

3-month program (June-August)
Independent research with mentorship
Visa sponsorship available
Values public policy and legal expertise
2026 applications closed; watch for 2027

IAPS Fellowship:

3-month program starting June 2026
$15,000 (Fellow) or $22,000 (Senior Fellow) stipend
Focus on AI policy research
Flexible start dates possible

Institute for Law & AI:

Specifically targets law students and legal professionals
US law and policy focus but international applicants welcome
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Combines research mentorship with career planning

International Policy Organizations

Organization	Focus	Location	Notes
OECD AI Policy Observatory	AI policy	Paris	International standards
UNESCO	AI ethics	Paris	AI ethics recommendation authors
Council of Europe	AI Framework Convention	Strasbourg	First binding AI treaty
European Commission	AI Office/DG CONNECT	Brussels	EU AI Act implementation
World Economic Forum	AI Governance Alliance	Geneva	Global AI governance

European Commission Traineeship (“Blue Book”):

5-month paid traineeships
AI Office hiring for EU AI Act implementation
Multilingual candidates highly valued
Applications typically Feb-March and Aug-Sept

Category 5: Legal Tech Companies

Company	Focus	Location	Why It Fits
Jus Mundi	AI + Arbitration data	Paris, London, NY, Singapore	Perfect intersection of Isabel’s interests
Harvey	Generative AI for law	San Francisco, London	Legal AI at scale
Luminance	AI contract analysis	London, Cambridge	European legal tech leader
Ironclad	CLM + AI	San Francisco	Contract lifecycle AI
CoCounsel (Thomson Reuters)	Legal research AI	San Francisco	Acquired by Thomson Reuters
Relativity	E-discovery + AI	Chicago, London	Enterprise legal tech
Eigen Technologies	Document AI	London	Financial/legal focus

Jus Mundi Highlights:

Founded 2019, mission-driven legal tech
AI-powered international arbitration database
Offices in Paris, London, New York, Singapore
Seeks candidates who understand “international law and arbitration through the lens of information technology”
Perfect match for Isabel’s arbitration background + AI interest

Category 6: In-House Legal (Tech Companies)

Company	Legal Team Focus	EU Presence	Notes
Stripe	Payments, compliance	Dublin	Fintech regulatory
Spotify	Content, IP	Stockholm	Swedish connection for LLM
Booking.com	Platform liability	Amsterdam	EU digital services
SAP	Enterprise, AI	Germany (Walldorf)	German company, AI focus
Siemens	Industrial AI	Munich	German company, AI ethics
Zalando	E-commerce, AI	Berlin	German company
Klarna	Fintech, AI	Stockholm	Swedish fintech

German Companies (Leverage Native German):

SAP, Siemens, Zalando all have significant AI initiatives
EU AI Act compliance needs create legal opportunities
Native German + legal background valuable combination

Application Timeline

Immediate (January-February 2026)

Deadline	Organization	Program
Jan 12, 2026	Anthropic	AI Safety Fellows (May/July cohorts)
Feb 7, 2026	Institute for Law & AI	Summer Research Fellowship
Rolling	IAPS	Fellowship (June 2026 start)
Rolling	Jus Mundi	Arbitration Internship
Rolling	FPF	Internships

Spring 2026 (March-May)

Deadline	Organization	Program
March	European Commission	Blue Book Traineeship (Fall)
April	PCA Vienna	July 2026 internship
Rolling	Law firms	Summer/Fall positions
Rolling	LCIA	Internship applications

Summer/Fall 2026 (June-October)

Deadline	Organization	Program
June 1	Wolf Theiss	Winter 2027 internship
Sept 30	Wolf Theiss	Summer 2027 internship
October	Sidley Austin Geneva	Autumn 2027 trainee
Rolling	LALIVE	8-12 months in advance

Geographic Strategy

Option A: Stay in Europe (Leverage Languages)

Primary targets:

Paris: ICC, Jus Mundi, OECD
Geneva: LALIVE, Sidley Austin, WEF
London: LCIA, Freshfields, Anthropic UK
Frankfurt/Munich: German firms, SAP, Siemens
Brussels: FPF Europe, European Commission

Advantages: EU AI Act expertise most valuable; multilingual advantage maximized

Option B: US Pivot (Broader AI Industry)

Primary targets:

San Francisco: OpenAI, Anthropic, Harvey
Washington DC: IAPS, FPF, think tanks
New York: Jus Mundi NY, law firms

Advantages: Larger AI company presence; higher compensation

Option C: Hybrid (Remote + Location Flexible)

Primary targets:

Institute for Law & AI (remote possible)
GovAI (London but flexible)
Think tanks with remote options

Advantages: Flexibility while building experience

Application Materials Checklist

For AI Companies

CV tailored to policy/legal roles
Cover letter emphasizing EU AI Act expertise
Writing sample on AI governance topic
LinkedIn profile updated with AI/law keywords

For Law Firms

CV in firm-preferred format
Cover letter highlighting arbitration + tech interest
Academic transcript
Legal writing sample
References from A for Arbitration, professors

For Think Tanks/Fellowships

CV emphasizing research experience
Research proposal or statement of interest
Writing sample (policy memo or academic)
Letters of recommendation

For Arbitral Institutions

CV highlighting arbitration coursework/experience
Cover letter showing institutional knowledge
Language certificates (if requested)
Academic transcript

Networking Recommendations

LinkedIn Connections to Make

AI policy professionals at target companies
Alumni from Groningen/Stockholm at AI companies
Arbitration practitioners working on AI issues
GovAI/IAPS/FPF current and former fellows

Events to Attend

ICC AI Task Force public events
ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration) conferences
Legal tech conferences (Legal Geek, Legaltech)
AI governance conferences (GovAI, Partnership on AI events)

Professional Associations to Join

Young ICCA
CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)
IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)
Legal tech associations in target markets

Sources

Part 2: Cover Letters

Cover Letter: Anthropic Policy Team

Isabel Budenz Fuchsstraße +31 (0)630639949 isabelbudenz@hotmail.com

[Date]

Anthropic Policy Team [San Francisco / London]

Dear Anthropic Policy Team,

I am writing to express my strong interest in joining Anthropic’s Policy team. Your recent commitment to signing the EU’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice—and your statement that the Code “advances the principles of transparency, safety and accountability” that Anthropic has long championed—reflects precisely why I want to work here. As an LLM candidate in International Commercial Arbitration with specialized training in the EU AI Act and hands-on AI implementation experience at Integrity Studio, I can contribute directly to Anthropic’s EU regulatory engagement and broader international policy work.

Why Anthropic

Anthropic describes itself as “equal parts research lab, policy think-tank, and technology startup.” That synthesis is rare and, I believe, necessary. The AI governance challenges we face cannot be solved by technologists working in isolation from policy experts, or by regulators without deep technical understanding. Anthropic’s commitment to building those bridges—through proactive policy engagement, Constitutional AI research, and transparent safety practices—is why I want to contribute to your work rather than somewhere else.

Your case for targeted regulation resonated with me. The argument that effective AI governance requires precision—focusing on genuine risks rather than broad prohibitions—aligns with my own view developed through studying the EU AI Act. The Act’s risk-based approach is directionally right, but implementation will determine whether it enables responsible innovation or creates compliance burdens that disadvantage safety-focused developers like Anthropic. I want to help ensure the former.

What I Bring

EU AI Act Expertise—At a Critical Moment

Anthropic is among the 5-15 companies globally subject to the enhanced requirements for frontier AI models under the EU AI Act. With GPAI obligations now in effect (August 2025) and full enforcement approaching, you need team members who understand both the regulatory requirements and how to translate them into operational practices.

My coursework on the EU AI Act gave me deep familiarity with:

The GPAI model provider obligations Anthropic must meet
Technical documentation and transparency reporting requirements
The AI Office’s enforcement approach and emerging guidance
How the Code of Practice Anthropic signed will be interpreted and implemented

Critically, I can conduct this work across languages. As a native German and Spanish speaker with C2 English and working French, I can engage directly with regulators, review member state implementation guidance, and monitor policy developments across the EU’s major jurisdictions—without relying on translation.

International Law Foundation

My legal training provides frameworks for thinking about AI governance that complement technical perspectives:

LLM in International Commercial Arbitration (Stockholm University): Cross-border dispute resolution, jurisdictional complexity, enforcement mechanisms
LLB in International and European Law (University of Groningen): EU institutional dynamics, fundamental rights frameworks, regulatory harmonization
Legal Researcher, A for Arbitration (2019-2025): Rigorous research methodology, synthesizing complex materials, presenting findings to diverse audiences

International law teaches you to navigate situations where multiple legal systems with different values must coexist—exactly the challenge facing AI governance as the EU, US, UK, and other jurisdictions develop divergent approaches.

Practical AI Implementation Experience

At Integrity Studio, I worked on AI implementation for mission-driven organizations. [CUSTOMIZE: Add specific details—e.g., “I helped nonprofit clients evaluate AI tools against their values and operational needs, developing governance frameworks that enabled adoption while managing risks.” / “I contributed to AI strategy assessments, translating technical capabilities into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.”]

This experience taught me that the gap between policy on paper and implementation in practice is where most challenges arise. I understand how organizations actually adopt AI—the concerns, the constraints, the tradeoffs—which informs how I think about what makes regulation effective rather than merely well-intentioned.

How I Would Contribute

I am interested in roles where I can support Anthropic’s policy engagement, particularly:

EU Regulatory Affairs

Supporting compliance with GPAI model obligations and the Code of Practice
Monitoring regulatory developments across EU member states
Contributing to Anthropic’s engagement with the AI Office and national authorities
Preparing technical documentation and transparency materials

International Policy Analysis

Tracking regulatory developments across jurisdictions
Analyzing policy proposals and their implications for Anthropic
Contributing to position papers and policy submissions
Supporting engagement with policymakers and multi-stakeholder initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

Supporting partnerships with think tanks, academic institutions, and civil society
Contributing to Anthropic’s thought leadership in AI governance
Helping communicate Anthropic’s approach to diverse audiences

I am based in Europe and would be well-positioned to support Anthropic’s London office and EU-focused work, though I am open to other arrangements depending on team needs.

Why Now

The next two years will be formative for AI governance. The EU AI Act is moving from legislation to implementation. The US is navigating federal-state tensions over AI regulation. International coordination efforts are accelerating. Anthropic’s voice in these conversations matters—not just for the company, but for whether AI governance develops in ways that enable rather than hinder safety-focused development.

I want to contribute to that work. My legal training, EU regulatory expertise, multilingual capabilities, and practical AI experience position me to add value to your team from day one.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to Anthropic’s policy mission.

Sincerely,

Isabel Budenz LLM Candidate, International Commercial Arbitration Stockholm University

Anthropic Cover Letter: Customization Notes

Role-Specific Variations

If Applying to “Policy Programs and Partnerships”:

“I am particularly drawn to the Policy Programs and Partnerships function, where I could contribute to developing strategic relationships with the think tanks, academic institutions, and civil society organizations that shape AI governance discourse. My experience at A for Arbitration—engaging with diverse stakeholders across the international arbitration community—prepared me for this kind of ecosystem-building work.”

If Applying to EU/UK-Specific Role:

“Based in Europe and familiar with both EU and UK regulatory environments, I am well-positioned to support Anthropic’s regional policy engagement. I can monitor developments across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, engage with regulators in their working languages, and help ensure Anthropic’s voice is heard in the policy conversations that will shape AI governance in Europe.”

If Applying to Trust & Safety:

“My legal training in dispute resolution and my understanding of AI governance frameworks position me to contribute to Trust & Safety work—helping develop policies that anticipate harms, create accountability mechanisms, and ensure Claude’s deployment aligns with Anthropic’s safety commitments.”

Customization Checklist

Complete Integrity Studio paragraph with specific details
Specify preferred location (San Francisco vs. London)
Update writing sample title (ideally EU AI Act related)
Check Anthropic careers page for specific open roles to reference
Add any connections to current Anthropic employees

Cover Letter: Institute for Law & AI

Summer Research Fellowship Application

Isabel Budenz Fuchsstraße +31 (0)630639949 isabelbudenz@hotmail.com

[Date]

Institute for Law & AI Summer Research Fellowship Program

Dear Selection Committee,

I am writing to apply for the Summer Research Fellowship at the Institute for Law & AI. As an LLM candidate in International Commercial Arbitration at Stockholm University with hands-on experience deploying AI solutions at Integrity Studio, I offer a distinctive combination of legal training and practical AI implementation experience that positions me to contribute meaningfully to the Institute’s research mission.

Why Law & AI

My path to this intersection has been deliberate. After completing my LLB in International and European Law at the University of Groningen, I pursued specialized coursework on the EU AI Act—not as an academic exercise, but because I recognized that the legal frameworks being written today will shape how AI benefits society for decades. That conviction deepened through my work with Integrity Studio, where I witnessed firsthand how AI tools can be deployed responsibly to amplify the impact of mission-driven organizations.

The questions the Institute explores—how legal frameworks should evolve to govern AI, how AI can enhance access to justice, and how lawyers must adapt to an AI-augmented profession—are precisely the questions I want to help answer.

What I Bring

My experience bridges legal scholarship and AI implementation in ways that complement the Institute’s research agenda:

Legal Research Foundation As a legal researcher for A for Arbitration (2019-2025), I developed rigorous analytical skills examining cross-border disputes. This experience taught me to synthesize complex legal materials across jurisdictions—a skill directly transferable to comparative AI law research.

Practical AI Experience At Integrity Studio, I [CUSTOMIZE: describe your specific role/contributions—e.g., “helped nonprofit organizations identify AI use cases that aligned with their missions while navigating ethical considerations” / “contributed to AI implementation strategies that balanced innovation with responsible deployment” / “advised on governance frameworks for AI adoption in mission-driven contexts”]. This experience gave me practical insight into how organizations actually adopt AI—the gap between regulatory requirements on paper and implementation realities that the Institute’s research can help bridge.

EU AI Act Expertise My coursework on the EU AI Act provided deep familiarity with the world’s first comprehensive AI legal framework. With the Act’s prohibited practices now in effect (February 2025) and full application approaching (August 2026), I understand both the regulatory requirements and the compliance challenges organizations face.

Multilingual Research Capability As a native speaker of German and Spanish, with C2 English and working French, I can conduct primary source research across the EU’s major legal systems. This capability is particularly valuable for comparative AI law research, where member state implementation of EU frameworks varies significantly.

Research Interests

I am particularly interested in exploring the intersection of AI and international dispute resolution—an area where I can leverage my LLM specialization. Potential research directions include:

AI in International Arbitration: Analyzing how arbitral institutions (AAA-ICDR, ICC, CIArb) are developing governance frameworks for AI use in proceedings, and whether current approaches adequately address due process concerns
Cross-Border AI Compliance: Examining how organizations navigate conflicting AI regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, particularly the tension between EU AI Act mandates and US federal preemption efforts
AI Governance for Mission-Driven Organizations: Drawing on my Integrity Studio experience to explore how nonprofits and public interest organizations can adopt AI responsibly while maintaining stakeholder trust

I am open to shaping my research focus based on the Institute’s priorities and my supervisor’s guidance.

Why the Institute for Law & AI

The Institute’s positioning at the intersection of legal scholarship and practical AI policy makes it uniquely suited to the research I want to pursue. Unlike purely academic programs, the Institute engages with how AI law actually affects organizations and individuals. Unlike industry roles, it maintains the independence to ask critical questions about AI governance.

I am drawn to the Fellowship’s structure—combining mentorship with the autonomy to develop original research—and to the opportunity to contribute to the Institute’s mission of shaping AI law and policy.

Conclusion

I would welcome the opportunity to bring my legal training, AI implementation experience, and multilingual research capabilities to the Institute for Law & AI. I am confident that the Fellowship would be mutually beneficial: I would gain invaluable mentorship and research experience, while contributing a distinctive perspective grounded in both legal scholarship and practical AI deployment.

Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Isabel Budenz LLM Candidate, International Commercial Arbitration Stockholm University

Institute for Law & AI: Customization Notes

Integrity Studio Section - Please Specify:

Replace the bracketed placeholder with specific details about your work. Examples:

If you worked on AI strategy/consulting:

“At Integrity Studio, I contributed to AI implementation assessments for nonprofit clients, helping organizations evaluate how AI tools could advance their missions while identifying potential risks and governance requirements. This included [specific project/deliverable].”

If you worked on research/policy:

“At Integrity Studio, I researched AI applications for the nonprofit sector and contributed to guidance documents helping organizations navigate responsible AI adoption. I specifically worked on [topic area].”

If you worked on client-facing work:

“At Integrity Studio, I supported nonprofit clients in understanding how AI could enhance their operations, conducting needs assessments and translating technical capabilities into accessible recommendations.”

Research Interest Alternatives

Option A: Focus on arbitration/disputes

“I am particularly interested in exploring how AI is transforming international dispute resolution—from AI-assisted document review to the emergence of AI arbitrators. My research would examine whether current governance frameworks adequately address due process, transparency, and enforceability concerns.”

Option B: Focus on nonprofit/mission-driven AI

“Drawing on my Integrity Studio experience, I am interested in researching how mission-driven organizations can adopt AI responsibly. This includes examining governance frameworks, transparency requirements, and accountability mechanisms suited to nonprofit contexts.”

Option C: Focus on EU-US regulatory divergence

“I am particularly interested in the growing divergence between EU and US approaches to AI regulation. My multilingual capabilities would enable comparative research examining how this regulatory fragmentation affects organizations operating across jurisdictions.”

Application Checklist

Customize Integrity Studio paragraph with specific details
Select/refine research interest section
Prepare writing sample
Update CV to highlight AI-relevant experience
Request letters of recommendation (if required)
Submit before February 7, 2026 deadline

Cover Letter: Jus Mundi

International Arbitration Internship Application

Isabel Budenz Fuchsstraße +31 (0)630639949 isabelbudenz@hotmail.com

[Date]

Jus Mundi Talent Acquisition Team Paris, France

Dear Hiring Team,

I am writing to apply for the International Arbitration Internship at Jus Mundi. Your mission to “power global justice through artificial intelligence” speaks directly to my conviction that technology can make international dispute resolution more accessible, transparent, and effective. As an LLM candidate specializing in International Commercial Arbitration with hands-on AI experience at Integrity Studio, I offer precisely the combination you seek: someone who understands international arbitration through the lens of technology.

Why Jus Mundi

I have followed Jus Mundi’s growth from a legal research tool into a comprehensive platform reshaping how practitioners engage with international arbitration. Your partnership with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre on AI-powered case management, your arbitrator intelligence platform, and your role in making arbitral jurisprudence accessible demonstrate that you are not simply digitizing existing processes—you are reimagining what international dispute resolution can be.

This is exactly the kind of work I want to contribute to. The international arbitration community has historically operated with information asymmetries that disadvantage smaller parties and practitioners outside major arbitration hubs. Jus Mundi’s AI-powered tools are democratizing access to the insights that were once available only to elite firms. That mission resonates deeply with my own motivation for studying law.

What I Bring

Deep Arbitration Foundation

My academic and professional background is rooted in international arbitration:

LLM in International Commercial Arbitration (Stockholm University, 2025-2026): Specialized study of arbitration procedure, enforcement, and institutional frameworks
LLB in International and European Law (University of Groningen, 2022-2025): Foundation in cross-border legal analysis
Legal Researcher, A for Arbitration (2019-2025): Extensive experience researching arbitration proceedings, analyzing awards, and synthesizing complex dispute materials

At A for Arbitration, I developed the research skills that would directly transfer to Jus Mundi’s work: analyzing arbitral awards, identifying legal patterns across cases, and presenting findings in accessible formats. I understand the materials your platform organizes because I have spent years working with them.

Practical AI Experience

At Integrity Studio, I gained hands-on experience with AI implementation in mission-driven contexts. [CUSTOMIZE: Add specific details about your role—e.g., “I contributed to AI strategy development for nonprofit clients, helping organizations identify high-impact AI applications while navigating responsible deployment considerations.”] This experience taught me how AI tools actually get adopted by organizations—the gap between technical capability and practical implementation that Jus Mundi bridges for the arbitration community.

Multilingual Capability

International arbitration is inherently multilingual, and so is your platform. As a native speaker of both German and Spanish, with C2 English and working French, I can:

Conduct research across arbitration materials in multiple languages
Understand nuances in awards and decisions that automated translation might miss
Support Jus Mundi’s coverage of arbitration in German-speaking (DIS, VIAC) and Spanish-speaking jurisdictions
Contribute to quality assurance for multilingual content

This linguistic range is particularly valuable as Jus Mundi expands coverage of regional arbitration centers and civil law jurisdictions.

Understanding of the AI-Arbitration Intersection

My coursework on the EU AI Act and my research on AI in arbitration have given me insight into the regulatory and governance questions facing legal AI platforms:

How AI tools should handle confidentiality in arbitration materials
What transparency obligations apply to AI-assisted legal research
How platforms can ensure AI outputs meet the accuracy standards practitioners require
The emerging institutional guidance (CIArb, SCC, AAA-ICDR) on AI use in arbitration

I can contribute not just to Jus Mundi’s current operations but to thinking through the governance challenges that will shape legal AI’s future.

What I Hope to Contribute

I am drawn to Jus Mundi because you sit at the exact intersection of my expertise and interests. I would welcome the opportunity to:

Support arbitration research and content development: Leveraging my A for Arbitration experience to analyze awards, identify trends, and ensure data quality
Contribute multilingual capabilities: Expanding coverage of German and Spanish-language arbitration materials
Bridge legal and technical perspectives: Helping translate between what arbitration practitioners need and what AI can deliver
Engage with product development: Providing the practitioner perspective that makes Jus Mundi’s tools genuinely useful

I am flexible on location and would be excited to join any of your offices—Paris, London, New York, or Singapore—depending on team needs.

Why Now

International arbitration is at an inflection point. The AAA-ICDR has launched an AI arbitrator. The ICC has established an AI Task Force. Institutions worldwide are developing AI governance frameworks. Jus Mundi is positioned at the center of this transformation, and I want to be part of building the tools that will define how arbitration evolves.

I would be honored to contribute to Jus Mundi’s mission and to learn from a team that is genuinely pioneering the future of legal technology.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your work.

Sincerely,

Isabel Budenz LLM Candidate, International Commercial Arbitration Stockholm University

Jus Mundi: Customization Notes

Customization Checklist

Add specific Integrity Studio details in the bracketed section
Update writing sample title
Specify preferred office location if you have one
Add any specific Jus Mundi products/features you’ve used or researched
Include any connections to current Jus Mundi employees (if applicable)

Optional Additions

If You’ve Used Jus Mundi’s Platform:

“I have used Jus Mundi’s platform in my own research at [Stockholm/A for Arbitration] and experienced firsthand how it accelerates the process of finding relevant precedents and understanding arbitrator track records. [Specific example of how you used it.] This user perspective would inform my contributions to product development and content quality.”

If You Have Specific Technical Skills:

“Beyond legal research, I have developed [specific technical skills—e.g., familiarity with legal databases, data analysis tools, or research methodologies] that would support Jus Mundi’s technical operations.”

If You Have Published Research:

“My research on [topic] was [published/presented] at [venue], demonstrating my ability to produce the rigorous analysis that underpins Jus Mundi’s platform.”

Quick View: Upcoming Deadlines

Priority	Deadline	Organization	Position	Status
🔴	Jan 12, 2026	Anthropic	AI Safety Fellows (May/July cohorts)	⬜ Not Started
🔴	Feb 7, 2026	Institute for Law & AI	Summer Research Fellowship	⬜ Not Started
🟡	Mar 2026	European Commission	Blue Book Traineeship (Fall)	⬜ Not Started
🟡	Apr 1, 2026	PCA Vienna	July 2026 Internship	⬜ Not Started
🟢	Rolling	Jus Mundi	International Arbitration Internship	⬜ Not Started
🟢	Rolling	IAPS	Fellowship (June 2026 start)	⬜ Not Started
🟢	Rolling	Future of Privacy Forum	Policy Internship	⬜ Not Started
🟢	Rolling	Anthropic	Policy Team (direct application)	⬜ Not Started
🟢	Rolling	LCIA	Internship Programme	⬜ Not Started

Legend: 🔴 Urgent (<30 days)

🟡 Soon (30-90 days)

🟢 Rolling/Flexible

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TIER 1: HIGH PRIORITY TARGETS

1. Institute for Law & AI

Field	Details
Position	Summer Research Fellowship (US)
Deadline	February 7, 2026
Location	US (Remote possible)
Duration	Summer 2026
Compensation	Paid
Link	law-ai.org/srf-us
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

Notes:

Perfect fit: legal + AI focus
Emphasize EU AI Act expertise + Integrity Studio experience
Mention interest in AI in arbitration research

2. Jus Mundi

Field	Details
Position	International Arbitration Internship
Deadline	Rolling
Location	Paris (HQ), London, New York, Singapore
Duration	2-6 months
Compensation	[Check listing]
Link	Welcome to the Jungle
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV (AI policy version)
Cover letter ✅ Created
Writing sample (arbitration-related)
Academic transcript

Notes:

#1 fit for Isabel’s profile (arbitration + AI + multilingual)
Apply ASAP - rolling deadline means first-come advantage
Mention A for Arbitration experience directly
Flexible on location

3. Anthropic

Field	Details
Position	Policy Team
Deadline	Rolling
Location	San Francisco / London
Duration	Full-time or contract
Compensation	Competitive
Link	anthropic.com/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV (AI policy version)
Cover letter ✅ Created
Writing sample (EU AI Act analysis preferred)
LinkedIn profile updated

Notes:

No formal internship program - apply to open Policy roles
Emphasize EU AI Act compliance value (GPAI obligations)
London office handles EU regulatory work
Reference their EU Code of Practice commitment

4. Anthropic AI Safety Fellows

Field	Details
Position	AI Safety Fellows Program
Deadline	January 12, 2026 ⚠️
Location	Berkeley or London
Duration	4 months (May or July 2026 cohorts)
Compensation	$3,850/week + $15K compute
Link	anthropic.com
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV
Research proposal
Writing sample
[Check specific requirements]

Notes:

More research/technical focused than Policy team
Could position as AI governance research
Deadline very soon - decide quickly if pursuing

TIER 2: STRONG FIT TARGETS

5. GovAI

Field	Details
Position	Summer Fellowship 2027 (Research Track)
Deadline	~January 2027 (2026 closed)
Location	Oxford / London
Duration	3 months (June-August)
Compensation	Fully funded
Link	governance.ai
Status	🔒 2026 Closed - Watch for 2027

Notes:

2026 applications closed January 4, 2026
Set reminder for late 2026 to apply for 2027
Excellent fit for AI governance research

Reminder Date: October 2026

6. IAPS (Institute for AI Policy and Strategy)

Field	Details
Position	Fellowship
Deadline	Rolling (June 2026 start)
Location	Washington DC
Duration	3 months
Compensation	$15,000 (Fellow) / $22,000 (Senior Fellow)
Link	iaps.ai/fellowship
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

Notes:

Flexible start date possible (few weeks after June 1)
Focus on AI policy research
US location but international applicants welcome

7. Future of Privacy Forum

Field	Details
Position	Policy Internship
Deadline	Rolling
Location	Washington DC / Brussels
Duration	Varies
Compensation	[Check listing]
Link	fpf.org
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV
Cover letter
Writing sample

Notes:

Center for AI focuses on AI governance
Brussels office relevant for EU work
Privacy + AI intersection

8. LALIVE

Field	Details
Position	6-month Internship
Deadline	Rolling (8-12 months in advance)
Location	Geneva
Duration	6 months
Compensation	[Check listing]
Link	lalive.law/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

Notes:

Premier arbitration boutique
Apply 8-12 months before desired start
High responsibility internship
Geneva location leverages French + multilingual skills

9. ICC International Court of Arbitration

Field	Details
Position	Internship
Deadline	[Check website]
Location	Paris
Duration	[Varies]
Compensation	[Check listing]
Link	iccwbo.org/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV
Cover letter
Academic transcript
Language certificates

Notes:

AI Task Force active - mention interest
French language useful
Multilingual capability strong advantage
Paris location

10. LCIA

Field	Details
Position	Internship Programme
Deadline	Rolling
Location	London
Duration	[Check listing]
Compensation	[Check listing]
Link	lcia.org/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Application Materials:

CV
Cover letter
Academic transcript

Notes:

Open to all graduates with interest in arbitration
Mentored experience with casework team
London hub for international arbitration

TIER 3: ADDITIONAL TARGETS

11. European Commission (Blue Book Traineeship)

Field	Details
Position	Traineeship (AI Office / DG CONNECT)
Deadline	~March 2026 (Fall session)
Location	Brussels
Duration	5 months
Compensation	~€1,300/month
Link	traineeships.ec.europa.eu
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

Highly competitive
AI Office implementing EU AI Act
Multilingual candidates valued
Apply for DG CONNECT or AI Office specifically

12. PCA Vienna

Field	Details
Position	Internship
Deadline	~April 1, 2026 (for July start)
Location	Vienna
Duration	3 months
Compensation	Unpaid (self-funded)
Link	pca-cpa.org
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

German language advantage
Starts January, April, July, or October
Legal + administrative assignments
Requires proof of financial resources

13. Microsoft CELA

Field	Details
Position	Legal Intern Program
Deadline	[Check website]
Location	Multiple (Dublin, Munich, etc.)
Duration	12 weeks
Compensation	Paid
Link	careers.microsoft.com
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

Structured 12-week program
Technology & Regulatory Affairs practice group
AI ethics and responsible AI work
European offices handle EU matters

14. Freshfields

Field	Details
Position	Trainee / Internship
Deadline	[Check website]
Location	London, Frankfurt, Paris
Duration	Varies
Compensation	Paid
Link	freshfields.com/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

AI & Digital practice + International Arbitration
Authors of AI arbitration research
Frankfurt office leverages German

15. White & Case

Field	Details
Position	Trainee / Internship
Deadline	[Check website]
Location	London, Paris, Frankfurt
Duration	Varies
Compensation	Paid
Link	whitecase.com/careers
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

Authors of 2025 International Arbitration Survey (AI focus)
Strong arbitration + tech practices
Reference their AI survey in application

16. Sidley Austin Geneva

Field	Details
Position	International Arbitration Trainee
Deadline	October 2026 (for Autumn 2027)
Location	Geneva
Duration	12 months
Compensation	Paid
Link	sidleycareers.com
Status	⬜ Not Started

Notes:

12-month rolling program
Wide-ranging arbitration work
Apply ~12 months in advance

Application Status Legend

Symbol	Meaning
⬜	Not Started
🟨	In Progress
📨	Submitted
📞	Interview Scheduled
✅	Offer Received
❌	Rejected
🔒	Closed/Unavailable

Monthly Calendar View

January 2026

Week	Tasks
Jan 6-12	🔴 Anthropic AI Safety Fellows deadline (Jan 12)
Jan 13-19	Submit Jus Mundi application
Jan 20-26	Submit Anthropic Policy application
Jan 27-31	Finalize Institute for Law & AI materials

February 2026

Week	Tasks
Feb 1-7	🔴 Institute for Law & AI deadline (Feb 7)
Feb 8-14	Submit IAPS application
Feb 15-21	Submit FPF application
Feb 22-28	Begin LALIVE application (for late 2026 start)

March 2026

Week	Tasks
Mar 1-15	🟡 European Commission Blue Book deadline
Mar 16-31	Submit LCIA, ICC applications

April 2026

Week	Tasks
Apr 1-7	🟡 PCA Vienna deadline (July start)
Apr 8-30	Law firm applications (Freshfields, White & Case)

May-June 2026

Week	Tasks
Ongoing	Follow up on pending applications
Ongoing	Network with contacts at target organizations

Networking Tracker

Contact	Organization	How Connected	Last Contact	Next Action

Prepared Materials Inventory

Cover Letters Created ✅

File	Target
Included in this document	Anthropic Policy
Included in this document	Jus Mundi
Included in this document	Institute for Law & AI

Materials Still Needed

Writing sample (EU AI Act analysis)
Writing sample (Arbitration-related)
Academic transcript (official)
Letters of recommendation
LinkedIn profile update
Customize Integrity Studio sections in all cover letters

Weekly Check-In Template

Week of: _______

Applications Submitted This Week:

Responses Received:

Interviews Scheduled:

Networking Activities:

Next Week Priorities: 1. 2. 3.

Application Strategy Notes

Immediate Focus

Institute for Law & AI (Feb 7) and Jus Mundi (rolling, apply ASAP)
Anthropic Policy (rolling) and IAPS (rolling)
Law firms and arbitral institutions (6-12 months out)

Key Differentiators to Emphasize

EU AI Act expertise (unique among applicants)
Quadrilingual capability (German/Spanish native)
A for Arbitration experience (arbitration roles)
Integrity Studio experience (AI implementation)
LLM in International Commercial Arbitration

Questions to Ask in Interviews

How is the organization preparing for EU AI Act compliance?
What role does policy/legal play in product decisions?
How does the team engage with regulators?
What projects would I contribute to?

Complete package compiled January 2026