New Spain Firm Daily: #1 Pre-Law Summer Abroad Program

My takeaways are that it was very effective in confirming my interest in going to law school, it definitely gave me more confidence. In my opinion the goal of this program is not to only learn law but to be exposed to it and discover whether law is for you or not.

The legal training sessions we received exposed us to 1L material, admissions and LSAT preps. My advisor was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and relatable. Legal excursions consisted of visiting different law firms, in which you are given a case study of a case they handled or put together, and as a group or individually take a stab at it, which I thought was very helpful in pushing us to think beyond what we may already know. It pushed us outside the box.

The city manager Melisa was amazing, fun, caring and very knowledgeable. She made sure we always had everything we needed and looked out for us. She planned many cultural excursions and group lunches/dinners that were amazing.

Overall, I definitely felt like I got my moneys worth. Applying to law school is a long and stressful process, and many of us question ourselves or even give up along the way but by doing the 2 week program I left with the confidence to see it through, and gained many positive experiences as well as connections. 100% recommended to anyone looking to apply.

It was a great experience to travel to a whole new country. Meet new people and their law. Also networking was a great way for me to have connections. I loved the food and the firm visits we had. Plus enjoying it with new people which we became friends in a small amount of time. I would recommend it to others and I would probably do the lex fellowship again. Spain was most of the beautiful countries I have visited so far. It helped build up my resume as well. And a good way for me to start applying for law school again.

I was deeply inspired to join the Lex Fellowship program because it presents a unique opportunity to bridge my academic background and interest in law with practical, real-world experiences in a new and immersive environment. I realized on this program that the true understanding of the law goes beyond textbooks and courtrooms; it involves actively engaging with legal issues and finding innovative solutions wether thats with peers, with the help of legal advisor, or colleagues. The Lex Fellowship's emphasis on experiential learning and exposure to various facets of the legal profession aligns perfectly with my vision for a career in law. On this program i was able immerse myself in the day-to-day realities of legal practice. Coming out of this fellowship i can now envision myself honing in on my skills, gaining a nuanced understanding of legal complexities, and learning how to navigate the challenges of the legal profession effectively. Not to mention the connections i made with not only the other fellows on this program but with attorneys who are in my field interest were so invaluable and still active to this day.

SN: It was my birthday one of the days of the program, the fellows, legal advisor, and city mangers sang happy birthday to me 3 times, iI never felt so special and loved. Im extremely grateful for the bonds that developed from this program and to be around such Like- minded, inspiring individuals. This was a definitely a experience that will NEVER be forgotten!

check out this tik tok video for more of my experience: https://www.tiktok.com/@tay.gabrielle/video/7279477525531643179

I loved this program! We learned everything we need to know for each part of our journey to becoming lawyers. We learned everything we need to know for applying to law school. We also learned tricks and tips for succeeding in law school and what law school will be like. Meeting with lawyers was so much fun. We got to experience what it would be like to be real lawyers. We learned how to solve cases. We did a lot of work but we still had a lot of time to create friendships and explore the city. We also had a counselor who was able to answer any questions or concerns that we have about law school. The housing was also very nice. It was updated and clean. I really had an amazing experience at the Lex Program In Madrid. I would definitely do it again if I could.

Absolutely invaluable educational experience from the legal advisor, wonderful Abroad experience, fun and supportive staff, only critique would’ve been one or two of the firms. I gained a lot of experience in the culture of Spain, and I will admit that the trip will be marginally less valuable to anybody disinterested in practicing abroad, but it will still be a great resume booster and fulfilling experience. The trip requires a lot of self management, which I believe further supplements the educational value of the trip.

I can’t recommend this program enough, especially for pre-law students who want to better prepare for all things law school. The networking you are able to develop plus the advantage of having legal training lets you get familiar with a lot of L1 content. Visiting different firms allows you to learn about potential new types of law you might want to study. Personally, after this program, I have an interest in and love for International law something I would've not considered before. The friendships and memories I created are for a lifetime!

Both the trip advisors were the best, the housing was safe and secure, and I have learned invaluable information for my career all in one week. The courses comprised of amazing content, and the law firm visits were incredibly informative and insightful. The trip was planned to a T, making sure everyone was safe and comfortable with every activity. We also had time to both explore the city all while networking and learning of new kinds of law. Skills that I have developed to be able to network without any anxiety.

I think that this is an amazing opportunity to have and definitely help with law school.
Legal training has me super psyched for L1 year of law school! I really enjoyed going to visit different law firms, and get exposed to different types of law that I wouldn’t normally be exposed to. Through this program, I was able to decide on what type of law I want to practice in after law school and even got some school recommendations that have great programs for maritime law!
Also, being able to see how religion is a huge part of their legal system in Spain was extremely interesting to experience!