The Lex Fellowship Reviews

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.

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.

I really enjoyed the trip and met some amazing people. I would say that the cost of the fellowship did not reflect the housing amenities or the food options, but I was overall very pleased with how the trip turned out. I would say that it exposes you to a different culture more than provided an educational environment. Along with this, they did not pile extensive learning onto you and introduced certain concepts with support to answer any questions we may have. Overall I had an amazing time and met some amazing people that I would absolutely do again.