Remote legal research SME opportunity reviewing AI-generated legal analysis, citations, and research outputs while helping train and evaluate advanced AI systems for leading AI companies.
Law Student Expert
Remote (Global)
$100 – $150/hr
May 28, 2026
Job description
This is a remote, project-based opportunity for current law students with strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills to contribute to real-world legal review and annotation projects.
As a Law Student Expert, you will work on legal document review, statutory analysis, legal research, and structured legal annotations under the guidance of experienced legal professionals.
Projects are asynchronous and assigned on a project-by-project basis, typically spanning 2–3 weeks with expected commitments of 10–20 hours per week depending on accepted assignments.
This role offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Practical legal experience
- Exposure to real legal workflows
- Resume-building opportunities before graduation
Why Apply
Flexible scheduling compatible with law school coursework
Experience working with a YC-backed AI research company
Exposure to real-world legal materials and workflows
Opportunity to strengthen:
- Legal reasoning
- Research skills
- Legal writing
- Document analysis
Valuable experience for:
- Law firms
- Clerkships
- Legal internships
- Future legal careers
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze:
- Contracts
- Agreements
- Court filings
- Regulatory documents
- Legal materials
Conduct legal research and synthesize findings into:
- Structured summaries
- Legal annotations
- Citation-backed analyses
Apply legal reasoning to:
- Evaluate compliance
- Identify legal issues
- Support legal conclusions
Produce structured annotations including:
- Document references
- Page citations
- Verbatim supporting text
Follow detailed legal review guidelines while maintaining:
- Accuracy
- Consistency
- Quality standards
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school:
- 1L
- 2L
- 3L
Strong academic performance demonstrating:
- Legal reasoning
- Analytical rigor
- Research ability
Excellent legal writing and communication skills
Ability to:
- Work independently
- Follow structured review processes
- Manage asynchronous project work
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or concentration in:
- Contracts
- Real Estate Law
- Energy Law
- Administrative Law
- Regulatory Compliance
Prior experience involving:
- Legal internships
- Clinics
- Law review
- Moot court
Familiarity with:
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Bloomberg Law
- Harvey
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is an AI research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
The company is backed by:
- Y Combinator
- Box Group
and supports leading AI labs through advanced research and data initiatives.
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