The Lex Fellowship

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.

I can’t recommend the Milan Lex Fellowship enough! From day one, the program throws you into real-world legal work while also giving you a taste of Italian culture. I rotated through multiple law firms, sat in on meetings, and even got to contribute to case studies. The mentorship from U.S. law students was super helpful—they helped me understand not just the law, but also how to navigate professional environments abroad.

The cultural excursions were the perfect balance to the intense work days. Milan is beautiful, and getting to explore it with classmates and professionals made the experience unforgettable.

Yes, the program is fast-paced and the fee isn’t cheap, but the value—both professionally and personally—is worth it. I left with stronger legal skills, a global perspective, and a network of contacts I’ll carry forever.

10/10 would do it again!

When I arrived in Genoa, I was two days early for the program. Driving in from a very far distance, I saw the water, the sea during the sunset! Finally, when I made it to the location for my program, I had three roommates: one from Maryland, one from California, and one from Canada (New Brunswick). We were all quite different, but all had something to share.

The first night we met up with the girls, who had a separate dormitory, and had dinner (I had veal ravioli). The program consisted of many moments like this: family-style meals and my favorite part, law firm visits.

I think I enjoyed my experience more than some of my peers because I am bilingual in Italian and was able to understand much more, but we did have our hostess, who regularly translated for us. I learned a lot about the Italian legal system compared to the American system. In addition, we had a class where we prepared for the LSAT and reviewed the ins and outs of law school. Additionally, we had weekend trips planned by the hostess that included train rides to Portofino and kayaking by the South of France.

All of this was included, and really, if you decide to go, take the opportunity to have fun, and you will! Also I loved the transportation system in Genoa specifically over the rest of Italy, and i loved taking runs throughout the city.

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This trip was very fun and at the same time informative. It allowed me to develop my legal knowledge and prepare me for law school, and at the same time as network with like minded individuals. Being in a new foreign county to explore made this an even more memorable experience. I would definitely recommend this program to someone who is interested in potentially pursuing a legal career and loves traveling. The support staff also made the trip super easy to understand the local traditions and make you feel safe.

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Lex Fellowship's Pre-Law Program in Lisbon, Portugal. Over two weeks, I worked alongside students from universities across the country, participating in law firm visits, mock trials, legal training sessions, and cultural excursions, including a guided tour of the Portuguese Parliament and Constitutional Court! We explored many areas of law, including international, corporate, family, and even music copyright. The lawyers we met were both welcoming and honest about the realities of their careers, challenging us during our mock “cases” and pushing us to think critically.

It was a truly meaningful experience I will never forget, especially because of the amazing people I met along the way. It also solidified my passion for pursuing a future legal career, and for that, I am deeply grateful.

I am honored to share that I received a Certificate of Excellence from the Lex Fellowship, a special recognition awarded to participants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to all aspects of the program.