Overview:

Handshake is seeking experienced Lawyers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time law firm, in-house counsel, or government role. You’ll use your real-world legal expertise and professional judgment to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand legal analysis, statutory interpretation, case law reasoning, drafting standards, and professional legal communication.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

Details

This project involves using your professional experience as a Lawyer to design job-related prompts and review AI-generated responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, clarity, and relevance to real-world legal practice.

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)

• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer

• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project

• Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• Active or previously active law license in good standing

• Professional experience practicing law in a firm, corporate, or government setting

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

• Comfort working independently and following written guidelines

• Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information

No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/32245223383703-Fellowship-Work-Authorization-Eligibility for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.