Legal Intern – Policy & Public Sector (AI & Cybersecurity Focus) (Summer 2026)

As a Summer Legal Intern, you will dive headfirst into the intersection of law, policy, and cutting-edge technology. With a specific emphasis on the rapidly shifting AI and cybersecurity environments in North America, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• AI Policy & Compliance Research: Track and analyze emerging artificial intelligence legislation and frameworks across North America, including US federal initiatives (e.g., Executive Orders, NIST AI RMF), state-level AI regulations (e.g., California, Colorado), and Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).

• Cybersecurity Regulatory Tracking: Monitor updates to cybersecurity mandates such as CISA’s Secure by Design guidelines, SEC incident reporting rules, and critical infrastructure protection frameworks.

• Public Sector Enablement: Assist the Public Sector legal team in reviewing and updating compliance materials related to FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and IRAP requirements, helping to accelerate our mission to secure government entities.

• Drafting & Advocacy: Draft legal memos, policy briefs, and internal guidance documents outlining how new North American tech regulations impact Cloudflare’s product roadmap, including our AI Gateway and zero-trust security services.

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience include:

• Education: Currently enrolled as a 1L or 2L in an ABA-accredited law school, with an anticipated graduation date of 2027 or 2028.

• Tech-Forward Mindset: A strong demonstrated interest in technology law, public policy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

• Analytical Rigor: Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to distill dense regulatory text into clear, business-friendly advice.

• Initiative: A self-starter mentality. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

• Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week summer internship.

• In the office 3-5 days a week in the Washington D.C. office