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One New Firm Each Day: #1 Pre-Law Summer Abroad Program

At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout the host cities. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures our site locations have to offer. 

For 6 years, Lex has been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. With fellowships in the US and Europe, our programs are for students who are ready to take their law school applications to the next level. What better way to gain hands-on experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers than in the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Washington, DC!?

Law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. Through the Lex Fellowship, you can determine if law school is right for you.

Looking to gain hands-on experience in the legal field—diverse cases, sectors, and lawyers? There's no better destination than the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Madrid and Barcelona!

At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout the host cities. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures of Barcelona and Madrid.

Here at Lex, we know that law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. By attending a program with us, you can start to determine what field of law is right for you. Additionally, our students hit law school running by gaining unique casework insight from practicing attorneys. For 6 years, we have been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. Our programs are designed for students that are ready to take their law school applications to the next level. 

Our Italy programs are for those who want adventure. What better way to gain pre-law experience than in the country with pasta and gelato galore?!

At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout Rome. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures our site locations have to offer. 

Here at Lex, we know that law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. By attending a program with Lex, you can start to determine if law school is right for you. Additionally, your time abroad will provide you with the cultural competence and adaptability skills that law schools are looking for. For 6 years, we have been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. Our programs are designed for students that are ready to take their law school applications to the next level.

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Experience the legal world like never before with Lex. Our unique pre-law program immerses students in the daily operations of various law firms, providing invaluable insights into the legal profession. Through engaging case studies, meaningful interactions with attorneys, and exploration of our host cities, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal field while embracing the rich cultures of our site locations.

We understand that embarking on a legal career involves a significant commitment of time and resources. That's why the Lex Fellowship offers an ideal opportunity for aspiring law students to assess their fit for law school and discover their passion within the field. We have been the premier platform for real-world legal instruction, guiding pre-law students to...

Experience the legal world like never before with Lex. Our unique pre-law program immerses students in the daily operations of various law firms, providing invaluable insights into the legal profession. Through engaging case studies, meaningful interactions with attorneys, and exploration of our host cities, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal field while embracing the rich cultures of our site locations.

We understand that embarking on a legal career involves a significant commitment of time and resources. That's why the Lex Fellowship offers an ideal opportunity for aspiring law students to assess their fit for law school and discover their passion within the field. We have been the premier platform for real-world legal instruction, guiding pre-law students toward a successful future.

Imagine learning from diverse cases, exploring different fields of law, and networking with top-notch lawyers, all within the vibrant and captivating cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Washington DC. By joining our program, you will elevate your application to the next level while gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart.

Experience the legal world like never before with Lex. Our unique pre-law program immerses students in the daily operations of various law firms, providing invaluable insights into the legal profession. Through engaging case studies, meaningful interactions with attorneys, and exploration of our host cities, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal field while embracing the ric...

Madrid 2023 Lex Fellowship

Lex summer fellowship (Madrid Spain)

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Some of my fellows and I outside the Supreme Court in Rome!

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What is 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!

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The Lex Fellowship experience was one to remember. It was overall a positive experience where I met some incredible people. The structure of the program was visiting different law firms or law organizations and then attending legal sessions in the afternoon. This was repeated Monday to Friday, days usually begin at 8 or 9 am and end around 5 pm. It is an expensive program, but the majority of the meals are included and the program coordinators (at least in my case, Maria) chose some of the best and varied restaurants around Madrid. I do think the program might need some more structure and organization in the arrival process (because I did get lost) and I thought there were so many awesome excursion opportunities that would have been better like Segovia, Barcelona, La Mancha etc. I think with more planning, the program participants could have gotten more out of the program in terms of exploration. This program does create a tight-knit group of fellows that are all dedicated to learning and in my case, these people became a part of my family. The best part of the fellowship was meeting these amazing people and learning from them. I do think Madrid was a great location, however it was very hot and walking around in the summer heat difficult. Madrid does have a great deal of historical and cultural value with museums, food, and art. I would recommend this program if you have the financial stability to pay for the fee and have additional money to spend on food and travel. I did have an amazing time during this experience and I recommend it for people who are trying to see the various types of law practices in locations around the world.

The intersection of hard work and playing hard: hands on legal experience

For me the Lex Fellowship was an amazing experience. It was the opportunity to study abroad in a fantastic new country and gain legal experience and perspective I would be hard pressed to find being an undergraduate student in America. I was able to spend time with peers who like me shared the goal of graduating law school and who were also incredibly ambitious and focused on their goals. This made for great friendly competition and amazing conversation in down time. It was amazing to meet with lawyers, who were well renowned in their field, at some amazing firms. It was a truly humbling experience because they took time out of their busy schedules to speak with us, something I never forget and constantly play over and over in my head. I am still in contact with some of the attorneys, and consider some of them life long friends. The other fellows and I also had the opportunity to visit globally recognized schools such as the IESE Business School, IE Law School, and Villanueva.

The program staff was amazing. Not only did they take care of the other fellows and I. The relationship was deeper than that. I think of them as care takers, mentors, and friends. Not only do they care about you and your well being. They want to make sure you are satisfied with the trip and if you are not they ask how can they improve. They mentored us because just because it was downtime did not mean anything, and we would often engage in deep philosophical conversation that left everyone involved more understanding and more aware of different perspectives and schools of thought. Finally they were friends because at meals and down time they were amazing to hang around and made for excellent conversation and jokes/banter. They were incredibly hands on with us and you can tell the seriousness and dedication they spent whether it be for meetings, the law firms and lawyers we met with, to little details like making sure we ate at amazing restaurants they catered to every individuals palate.

This program promised cultural immersion and it did not disappoint. I love to travel in my spare time and I did plenty of that, enjoying many beautiful and well planned excursions. We visited Toledo and got to see ancient Spanish architecture with an incredible view of city that was simply breath taking. While in Toledo some of us visited a classical Gothic Cathedral that left many of us speechless. In Segovia we visited a classical Roman aqueduct. I studied latin and roman history in high school and to see one of these structures up close was truly amazing. We also received a brief Spanish history lesson on this excursion as well. I am also an avid fan of nature and share a deep appreciation for art. In our down time we visited many a nice park and would simply sit and talk. As mentioned before we visited a Gothic Cathedral. We visited the Botanical Gardens, and we visited one of the most famous museums in the world the Museo Del Prado. The final aspect of cultural immersion, and my favorite, were the amazing meals we were treated to. We must eat to live and as long as we are eating you might as well do it well and we certainly did. I left Spain with many new favorite dishes that I constantly look for now that I am back home from paella to arroz con leche.

Something intangible this program helped me decide was what kind of lawyer I wanted to become. I had already decided what kind of attorney I wanted to be, but being in that environment and seeing their work schedule and what it takes. I felt relaxed and excited all at once, and I knew that this was what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be. I walked into the program knowing I wanted to do Corporate M&A and I left knowing I wanted to do Corporate M&A but nevertheless it was interesting to hear about types of law I was unfamiliar with such as Maritime Law, Intellectual Property Law, Industrial Law, and a popular practice in Spain because they have so many unions Labor Law. I built life long friendships with other fellows, some of the locals, and still contact some of the attorneys and warmly call them my friends. 

I walked in thinking I was going to be studying abroad and learning about lawyers. I left with an open mind, an open heart, a new perspective, and the desire to go out and get it. I implore you to participate in this program as it will truly change your life. I came back different than when I had left, for the better, and that is because I tried new things. You get from the program what you put into it, so to maximize your experience step out of your comfort zone, you would be amazed to see just how much you can do when you put your mind to it!

Craft immersion and cultural immersion: the best of both worlds

The Lex Fellowship was an immeasurable experience. Being around aspiring lawyers, who are as driven as myself, challenged me to be better and take meaningful strides towards my goals. Having face-to-face meetings with partners of successful law firms in varying fields of law is an something that i may not have been given the opportunity to do in the states. It has already begun to pay off in ways that I did not expect and has landed me invaluable connections in my field. 

The dedication of the Lex Fellowship’s staff is evident in the quality of law firms that we were able to engage with and the quality of the cultural exposure we were afforded. They were engaged in the material we were being exposed to and enriched our meetings by tying everything together outside of the office. 

This program helped me decide that I want to take a gap year before I attend law school in order to gain more professional experience and further explore the vast field of legal practice. It has shown me that I will continue to receive as much as I put in - by showing the relationship between preparation and the information we garnered from our most productive meetings. It exposed me to a new side of my passion - policy; and has  further fine tuned my aspirations so much so that I now have a working game plan. 

I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking for a pre-law summer program as well as cultural immersion.

My Lex fellowship experience

The Lex Fellowship is an unorthodox Study Abroad program where you and a group of students whom are also interested in a career in Law are exposed to knowledge and experience from some of the most prominent lawyers and legal professionals in Spain. The best part about this is that you are all sharing collective worries. During the Lex Fellowship we got to push our own limits in terms of the breath of our knowledge, while also learning about new cultures and ideas. The Lex Fellowship emphasise personal growth, professional growth and creates life-long friendships. My personal experience what riveting, from start to finish I felt a rush of excitement. Every day was a new and equally satisfying experience, during this time we had the opportunity to meet on average two law firms a day and speak to both Associates and Partners. This was, in my opinion life altering because not only did we have the privilege of sharing ideas with extremely accomplished legal professionals but we also got to see the on a more human level and discuss personal questions.
On top this, the Lex Fellowship staff was sensational. They made sure we had everything we needed, and were ready to help at any hour of the day. The Lex Fellowship also provided us with the opportunity to visit some extremely amazing Universities, for example the world renowned IE Business school. All in all, the purpose of the Lex Fellowship was to help us decide our futures, whether it was to discover if law school was for us or not, and what type of law you wanted go into. For me, because I can only speak for myself, this did just that, and I am excited to see what this fellowship grows into. Finally, even if you are not that much into law, the cultural immersion (because you are living in Spain for a whole month) and life long friendships that you make with your fellow fellows, is second to none.

Highly recommended: The Lex fellowship

I would recommend the Lex Fellowship to any undergraduate student interested in law, whether as a career or a hobby. The academic rigor of the program makes the experience worth the expense. During my participation in the program, I visited twenty four law firms, four graduate institutions, and several cities in Spain. Attorneys at the respective firms delved deep into their areas of practice and generously engaged the students. While similar study abroad programs will have at least one under-performing firm, the Lex Fellowship's comprehensive selection process ensured that every last stop rendered the students more knowledgeable about the legal system. Attorneys were patient, thoughtful, energetic, and extremely well informed. My group of fellows enjoyed visits to top international firms, such as DavisPolk and others -- a rare opportunity for college students. 

The Lex Fellowship staff works extremely hard to ensure that students enjoy their experience abroad. I recall deep conversations, fun excursions, tours, among a plethora of additional "free time" activities which added a degree of vibrancy to the trip. Tours of Segovia and Toledo, historical Spanish cities, fascinated me as a student of history and added a new and helpful dimension to my overall educational experience. I appreciate that the Lex Fellowship teaches law in the context of the history throughout which it is crafted. Staff also chose excellent local restaurants for team meals; from boutique diners to large dining establishments, students sample the finest cuisine that Spain has to offer. I found the cultural experience both fulfilling and intellectually stimulating. The Lex Fellowship offers a program with kindhearted staff, excellent itinerary, and exceptional academics. I am proud to recommend it to ambitious undergraduates interested in seeing Spain and learning more about the law.

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