The Lex Fellowship

Overall, my study abroad experience was very positive and gave me the opportunity to grow academically, personally, and independently. I especially enjoyed the academic sessions that allowed us to compare the legal systems of Italy, the European Union, and the United States. These discussions connected well with my interest in international law and gave me a perspective that I could not have gained from studying only in the United States. Overall the program helped me become more independent, culturally aware, and confident, and it strengthened my interest in pursuing international law.

When I was coming into the Lex Fellowship program for pre-law I definitely experienced a lot of nervousness. However, the staff members guided me through the process to make me feel ready. This program reinforced my passion for law and helped me explore other types of law that I never thought I would enjoy. It’s a great experience to get a global perspective on law. You also get a lot of public speaking skills by engaging in negotiations and mock trials constantly. It may seem intimidating at first, but always remember we’re all there to learn!

My experience was great! The group I went with was awesome, we were seven people, both undergrad and post grad, and were accompanied by a City Manager and a Legal Aide. We did law firm visits, had legal training sessions, legal excursions, and cultural excursions as well. All were super informative and I felt like by the end of the two weeks I had a full understanding of what I wanted to get out of being a lawyer and the best way to get there. The biggest complaint all of us had was the amount of food that was given to us by the program, a majority of the meals had to be paid by the students. A lot of us ended up eating the same things a majority of the time so we didn't have to spend as much money but when the program did feed us we ate well!

I participated in the Lex Fellowship pre-law program in Athens, Greece for two weeks. I had such an amazing experience being immersed in Greek culture and life. The program was very beneficial in helping me better understand what a career in law looks like. I learned a lot about various fields of law, visited law firms, and met different lawyers. Additionally, I also got to participate in legal excursions as part of the program, including visiting the Parliament and going on a cruise. The program was very organized and structured, and the staff was super nice and helpful.

This was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend joining if you're unsure about the type of law you want to practice. This has helped me decide on what type of attorney I want to become in a few years. Especially our mentors, Kaylah and Heidi, who help us guide ourselves throughout the city. Even spent time with us after the law firms and helped us with any clarifications that we needed regarding certain topics. In our free time, they reunited us and we went to an event in France because it was their independence It was an amazing experience, and how they included us and how every year all the French people gather around and celebrate it.