The Lex Fellowship

The Lex Fellowship Reviews

Arya
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good experience

Learned a lot about law, was a very fulfilling and fun experience that was well worth the cost in my opinion. Was a great way for me to figure out whether I want to pursue law in the future or not, and the legal advisor was very helpful with providing information as well as his contact in case we need to reach out to him for anything at all in the future regarding law school or our applications.

Other than that, the food we ate and the restaurants that we went to were amazing, although the accommodations were extremely terrible, the program is a little bit costly in general, and there weren't enough excursions or lunches provided.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
ask as many questions as you can.
Pros
  • Fun
  • Fulfilling
  • Memorable
What other participants should know
  • Not enough excursions
  • Accommodation rooms were terrible
  • Too expensive
Camryn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer 2024

Our city managers made this experience the perfect blend of leisure, exploration, recreation, and education. The law firms were extremely professional, encouraging, and accommodating We got to expand our palates with a variety of new foods. We learned how to navigate unfamiliar cities with their public transportation and by traveling on foot. Our legal studies lessons were informative and fun, exposing and challenging us to new areas of law and experiences. We were encouraged to learn and grow.

What was your funniest moment?
My friend and I got stuck on a rowboat in the Botanical Garden and had to be tugged to port by two men
Pros
  • Enlightening
  • Inspiring
  • Diverse
What other participants should know
  • Roommate Conflicts
  • Adherence to Rules
  • Budgeting
Cristian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unique Legal Experience Abroad

The Lex Fellowship Program was a unique legal experience that gave me a great life perspective in terms of my career choice as well as my dreams of traveling the world. The legal experience was such an amazing experience because we were exposed to a variety of areas of law by visiting law firms, interacting and connecting with lawyers, as well as working on cases and breaking them down. I was able to focus on specific areas of corporate law, specifically in Mergers and Acquisitions, that I would like to explore as a future career. The cultural experience was amazing. My passion for soccer grew after witnessing the Spanish National Team winning the Euro Cup in Germany. It will forever be a moment I cherish as a great life experience to have been able to take part in Europe's passion for the Beautiful Game.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. In Europe, it is their passion. It is also my passion. I was able to witness the Spain National Team win the Euro Cup this summer during my time in Madrid. I was amazed at the crowds of people at the park joining together to root for their national team and eventually celebrate together with strangers after winning the game against England. I was surprised to see such a big gathering in the public park to watch the game.
Pros
  • Soccer passion
  • Tasty Food
What other participants should know
  • It was a bit inconvenient to have to travel by subway the whole time
Serena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

LOVED!!!!

This was the best opportunity I’ve ever had. From start to finish, the support I received was remarkable. The community was incredibly welcoming, with everyone eager to help and guide us throughout our stay. I gained a wealth of knowledge and had the chance to connect with so many amazing individuals.

The staff played a crucial role in enhancing our experience, always ensuring that we were engaged and making the most of our time. They organized various activities that were both enjoyable and educational, fostering an environment where learning felt natural and exciting.

Participating in the Lex program was not only rewarding but also a lot of fun. Every day brought new adventures and opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally. I cherished the camaraderie we built and the memories we created together.

Without a doubt, I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a transformative experience. It truly deserves a 10/10 rating, and I’d give it even higher if I could. This opportunity has left a lasting impact on me, and I am grateful for every moment spent there.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Meeting celebrity attorneys
Pros
  • Friends
  • Legal knowledge
  • Cultural experiences
What other participants should know
  • More Budgeting for food
  • Bettering housing
Yasmeen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Milan, Italy

Spending a week in Milan going to different law firms each day was such a great experience. First it allowed me to travel and experience another culture and secondly I was able to get a taste of different types of law such as business, litigation and environmental. This allowed me to determine which type of law I am and not interested it. I highly recommend doing the Lex program if you are unsure about which type of law you want to focus. This is also great to make connections with professionals

Pros
  • Visiting a new county and city
  • Made friends and connections
  • Ate delicious food
What other participants should know
  • Be prepared to spend money in a new city
Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Rome Italy, 3 week program review

I am so grateful for my experience and time spent with the Lex Fellowship in Rome, Italy over the summer. It was so enriching academically, socially, and culturally, and I would truly recommend this program to anyone. Visiting the law firms and working with my legal associate every week day really helped me solidify that law is the field that I want to go in to, and I truly learned so much! I also had the opportunity of meeting impressive fellow peers who will be friends that last a lifetime! I love Lex!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was certainly nerve racking going into the program, as this was my first time solo travelling and visiting Rome. All stress and anxiety was immediately alleviated though after I met my amazing city managers and my fellow peers. I am so glad that I faced the nerves and got this experience.
Pros
  • Enriching legal training
  • Friends that will last a life time
  • Experiencing a new culture and city
What other participants should know
  • No cons :) was so amazing!!
Abigael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience !

I had such a great trip! I met some amazing fellow students, lawyers, and teachers. I am so fortunate and I recommend this trip to everyone !! The housing was great and clean and very close to the city. The plans were organized and we learned how to take the metro and travel the city. We tried new restaurants, went to a baseball game, shopped at stores, visited museums, met some experienced lawyers, tried new foods, and lastly, made friendships that will sustain for years to come. I have made best friends, experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

What was your funniest moment?
The people I was with! We had so many jokes and inside memories that I cherish to this day.
Pros
  • experience
  • networking
  • learning
What other participants should know
  • tiredness
  • busy
Dania
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My once in a lifetime experience in Madrid, Spain

Spending time in Madrid Spain has been one of the most amazing adventures I’ve had thus far that. Not only was I allowed to emerge in a beautiful culture and try exquisite food, but I was able to get the inside scoop on a field that I plan to pursue. The Lex fellowship allows you to step out of your comfort zone and step into a zone of adventure and knowledge retention. This program allows you to develop and grow your skills as you experience the everyday life of Spain. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. THANK YOU LEX!!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The most unfamiliar thing I ate was squid ink. At first I didn’t like the texture but when I tried it with a mayo like sauce it was actually pretty good.
Pros
  • Site seeing
  • Emerging in a new culture
  • Endless adventure
What other participants should know
  • Culture shock
  • Time zone adjusting
  • Home sickness
David
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great

It was a very good time, I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to be apart of the Lex Fellowship. It was so cool to be able to study abroad, and have a emphasis on what I want to study one day. I am a pre-law student, so the trainings and meetings with the attorneys really helped me! I was able to learn more about the culture of Spain and also learn the law in Europe. It inspired me to one day go and work or live there. I was very impressed by our teacher in specific to law, Nephi Dummar

What was your funniest moment?
We all had a lot of inside jokes and would share them at dinner a lot!!
Pros
  • Not worry about payment, Lex took care of housing and food once we paid
  • Study abroad
  • Live in europe for some weeks
What other participants should know
  • Not the most organized
  • Adjusting to language
  • Sometimes a little repetitive
Spencer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

London December Trip

We were able to visit four different firms with their specialties. These included international arbitration, insurance, contracts, and mediation. Each firm would give us a case with a series of questions for us to formulate answers with limited information provided to us. This was the academic and intellectual challenge of Lex Fellowship. The insurance firm especially challenged me to defend positions that had already disadvantaged me compared to the alternative positions assigned to other group members. The legal training sessions were very informative and helped me begin the process of creating a plan to tackle my applications this fall. This included what should and *SHOULD NOT* be included in a personal statement. As well as LSAT prep and how to create and refine a resume.
I would not consider London to be the biggest cultural shock out of the programs available, but it is one place I plan to return to. Overall I would Highly recommend this particular program to anyone wanting to pursue a career in the legal field

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Would have been willing to spend more time with the rest of the group instead of being as independent as I was.
Pros
  • Organized
  • Great people in my group
  • city manager was on top of everything
What other participants should know
  • it was only a week
  • it rained a lot
  • hotel rooms were very small