The Lex Fellowship

The Lex Fellowship strikes the perfect balance between all that is great about a study abroad experience and a legal internship - I truly loved my time in Madrid as part of this fellowship! Not only was I able to experience working in an international law firm firsthand but I also had the opportunity to explore a wonderful new country and all that it has to offer. Rather than tell you why you should apply for The Lex Fellowship, I'll tell you why you shouldn't. Don't apply for this fellowship if you hate going to work in a fantastic work environment where everyone you work with genuinely cares about your learning. Don't apply for this fellowship if you don't want to kick start your legal career, learn about the laws and legal culture of another country and gain invaluable insight that will put you one step ahead in today’s increasingly international legal market. Don't apply for this fellowship if you don't want to meet a group of amazing people who you will undoubtedly keep in touch with after the program is over. Don't apply for this fellowship if you don't want an amazing culinary experience; from tapas at bustling food markets and late-night hot chocolate and churros, to lunch at Europe’s first Michelin starred Mexican restaurant and dinner at the oldest restaurant in the world! Don’t apply for this fellowship if you don't want to spend your ample free time admiring world-famous artwork such as Picasso’s Guernica, exploring Madrid’s many historical landmarks or even shopping - Madrid has more than enough to keep everyone busy! Don't apply for this fellowship if you don't like to have a flexible program that provides you with just the right amount of structure yet gives you plenty of free time to make the program the best that it can be for YOU. I can't recommend this program highly enough. Whether a career in law is something you are seriously considering or have already decided to pursue, this program will bring you one step closer to your goals and the wonderful staff at the Lex Fellowship will be there to support you every step of the way.

Deciding to participate in the Lex Fellowship program was one of the best decisions of my life. The program gave me the opportunity to learn more about the field of law, but it also gave me the chance to fully immerse myself in another culture. During the program we met with lawyers from over twenty firms in Madrid. Every lawyer we met was very welcoming, and the meetings were very engaging and informative. Through these meetings we were able learn about the different fields of law, as well as the types of cases that these lawyers deal with on a daily basis. For someone like me, who came in very undecided about which field of law I wanted to go into, these meetings helped me decide on the field of intellectual property law. Not only did this program get me excited about a specific area of law, it also renewed my confidence in law school. On the study abroad side everything from the location, the housing, the group meals, and group excursions were amazing. The housing was very comfortable and very clean. It was located right in the middle of Gran via, one of the most popular destinations in Madrid. This location was perfect because we were a short walk to so many beautiful sites, as well as so many authentic restaurants. The excursions were definitely one of my favorite parts of the trip. We took trips to Segovia, Toledo, as well as a bull fighting arena in Madrid. I was able to tour Cathedrals, and Castles, and also learn more about the rich cultural background of these cities. The program also gives you a lot of free time . This allowed me to really get to know the other fellows and to really experience Madrid. The time I sent with other fellows has given me not only great memories, it has also provided me with life long friends. I also thought the staff was amazing, all the program directors were super helpful and knowledgable, and they made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend the Lex Fellowship to any student hoping to learn more about law, as well as have a rich and fulfilling cultural experience.

This program changed my life. I came into this program very open minded which was key. I was able to gain an incredible amount of knowledge about all different types of law including corporate law, intellectual property law, and maritime law. By visiting over 26 different law firms we got great advice and insight from prestigious lawyers that very few people get to experience. Every single firm and lawyer we met with were so charming it was honestly impressive. They were so welcoming and willing to provide us with information that would help us further our careers, from their own law school experience to actual cases they have worked on. This program helped me figure out which type of law I personally want to study in law school but also helped me figure out which ones I do not which is just as important. Most people go into law school with no real insight into how a law firm works but through this program we got to see the ins and outs of 26 beautiful and prestigious firms. Besides the learning part of this program the cultural experience was amazing. We had planned excursions that were so much fun and had tours so we got to see the most important parts but also were allowed free time to go explore on our own. They provided group meals at times throughout which made sure we experienced actual Spanish culture. Our living area was located right off Gran Via which is one of the most popular roads in Madrid with tons of shops and restaurants and allowed us to experience some of the best parts of Madrid. The program allows you freedom to get as much out of it as you want, it is up to you to make the most of it and you really can.