Location
  • Italy
    • Genoa
    • Rome
Term
J-Term, Maymester, Short Term, Summer, Winter
Subject Areas
American Studies Anthropology Asian American Studies Australian Studies Business Classical Studies Communications Conflict Studies Creative Writing Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Economics English Finance Gender Studies Geography Global Studies Graduate Studies Human Rights Humanities International Business International Relations Language Studies Law Library Sciences Literature Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Policy Religious Studies Sociology Theater Theology +25

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Housing
Apartment

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Price Details
Program cost varies based on location and length of program. Check out the "Available Programs" page on our website for more information.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Not Included
Some Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Transportation Visa
Jun 07, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
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About Program

At the Lex Fellowship, 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.

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. For seven 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. What better way to gain hands-on experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers than in the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Rome or Genoa!

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Program Highlights

  • Hear from attorneys of different fields, backgrounds, and levels of experience about their own expertise.
  • Acquire a strong sense of the life that you will lead as an attorney.
  • Meet and network with other high-quality future attorneys from the United States.
  • Embark on weekly excursions to experience Italian culture, sights, and food.
  • You do not need to know Italian to have an amazing and impactful experience!

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 8 reviews
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  • Academics 4.4
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.15
  • Safety 5
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Alexia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Lex Program- Genoa Rotation

During my time in Genova, I had the privilege of meeting with distinguished lawyers and reputable law firms that specialized in fields from criminal defense to transportation to maritime!
One of the most impactful aspects of this internship was the chance to engage with legal professionals who shared their real-world experiences and offered guidance on navigating the legal landscape. Their mentorship and advice have been instrumental in shaping my aspirations and career goals. On another note, I was able to meet with a Solicitor and a Solicitor Apprentice who were traveling all the way from Greater London, England, due to the friendly and accepting ambiance of Genova!

8 people found this review helpful.
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Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Lex Fellowship, Milan

It was extremely educational in terms of law firm and practice area exposure, as we visited 10 different prestigious Italian law firms. This also is great for boosting skills for law school, as you mainly do oral debates. It was great for networking, and the legal training sessions were extremely helpful. But, I recommend this for students who have not taken an LSAT, as they discuss it, and those who are not too young, as this is an intensive and more independent oversees experience. My city managers were a wonderful resource, though, and if you are younger and feel confident this is right for you, go for it!!

7 people found this review helpful.
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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
Cons
  • Roommate Conflicts
  • Adherence to Rules
  • Budgeting
9 people found this review helpful.
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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
Cons
  • Be prepared to spend money in a new city
7 people found this review helpful.
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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
Cons
  • No cons :) was so amazing!!
7 people found this review helpful.
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One of a kind experience

I was hesitant to do Lex Fellowship, but am so glad I did. I created lasting bonds with the people in my group. 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 around the city to the law firms and to eat. I was truly immersed in Rome's culture. 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!

Pros
  • Excursions
  • Ancient history
  • Italian Law Firms
Cons
  • Public transportation
  • Language barrier
  • The heat
56 people found this review helpful.
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Alexis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Door Opener

This program was super helpful for me for finalizing my decision to pursue a career in law. The firsthand experience inside a large number and diverse specialization of firms was great for helping me in a direction. The people and support was amazing and through this program I managed to get an internship with one of the firms that we visited for the rest of summer that I wouldn't have gotten without Lex. There were a couple hiccups in the beginning of the trip on the programs end, but they quickly fixed the situation and made our experience 10x better than it would have been. If you are even thinking about it in the slightest, go!!!

Pros
  • Legal Training
  • Amazing City
  • Job Opportunities
Cons
  • With your group 24/7, even the bad people
  • Tired
62 people found this review helpful.
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Talia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellence, Overall

I absolutely loved this program. I was able to experience the Italian culture, work on various case studies, and visit Parliament. It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a legal career. This program allows you the opportunity to experience different type of law and to travel abroad. The supplemental curriculum and case work with a current law student is great exposure as well. The cultural excursions organized by the program were fun and the food was local and delicious.

Pros
  • Resume builder
  • Study abroad opportunity
  • Legal immersion experience
77 people found this review helpful.

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