The Lex Fellowship

The Lex program in Madrid was such an amazing experience, and helped so much with preparing me to apply to law school. You visit a wide variety of law firms, all specializing in different legal fields, giving you a real-world example of what working in these various legal careers is like. Firm visits are informative and engaging, and a great opportunity for networking. The city managers do a great job making you feel comfortable in a foreign city, and the legal advisor provides tons of advice and information on the law school application process and how to succeed in law school. The excursions are so fun, giving you a chance to explore the culture of the surrounding areas. You also have plenty of free time to explore the city or even other parts of the country. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Lex fellowship to any pre-law student looking for an engaging and immersive study abroad program.

I was deeply inspired to join the Lex Fellowship program because it presents a unique opportunity to bridge my academic background and interest in law with practical, real-world experiences in a new and immersive environment. I realized on this program that the true understanding of the law goes beyond textbooks and courtrooms; it involves actively engaging with legal issues and finding innovative solutions wether thats with peers, with the help of legal advisor, or colleagues. The Lex Fellowship's emphasis on experiential learning and exposure to various facets of the legal profession aligns perfectly with my vision for a career in law. On this program i was able immerse myself in the day-to-day realities of legal practice. Coming out of this fellowship i can now envision myself honing in on my skills, gaining a nuanced understanding of legal complexities, and learning how to navigate the challenges of the legal profession effectively. Not to mention the connections i made with not only the other fellows on this program but with attorneys who are in my field interest were so invaluable and still active to this day. SN: It was my birthday one of the days of the program, the fellows, legal advisor, and city mangers sang happy birthday to me 3 times, iI never felt so special and loved. Im extremely grateful for the bonds that developed from this program and to be around such Like- minded, inspiring individuals. This was a definitely a experience that will NEVER be forgotten!

If you are even remotely considering law school or the prelaw path, this study abroad program will be an invaluable experience. I knew I wanted to go to law school, but I was unsure of what practice area I wanted to go into or how to go about the application process. This program taught me bought. I was able to visit 11 different law firms all in different practice areas and get a hands on experience into the life of these lawyers. The legal trainings were just as beneficial to solidifying my path in law, if not more. We learned about the entirety of the process of applying to law school, practiced LSAT questions, and learned what to expect in law school all from our 3L legal trainer. All in all it was a great balance between contributing to my prelaw path, being immersed in Italian culture, and getting to explore a new country. I was able to create lasting bonds with the people in my group, especially my roommates. I networked with lawyers who work at international firms. I learned more than I could have ever imagined about Italian law and history. I saw the most amazing sights through our weekly group excursions as well as just through walking and traveling around the city to the law firms and to eat. The city managers helped us navigate this foreign country with ease. My suite mates and I even became friends with the local coffee and gelato shop workers. Such a unique trip that I will never forget!