Programs
Lex Pre-Law Fellowship: Valencia, Spain
Program Introduction
Attend an Information Session
Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5 - 6 p.m. | HON 2015 (ONS Workshop Room)
Program Advisor: Lauren Chambers
Gain real-world legal experience while living on the Mediterranean coast! Through the Lex Fellowship, you will experience life in Valencia, Spain — a coastal city blending historic culture with modern architecture. Explore beaches, the City of Arts and Sciences, and the birthplace of paella while gaining valuable legal experience.
This is a third-party unique study abroad program that allows you to gain hands-on experience with international law firms, shadow practicing attorneys, and analyze real legal cases. You will also participate in court visits and legal excursions, as well as engage in pre-law preparation and law school readiness sessions. Extended learning and cultural excursions are offered each week to deepen and broaden students’ understanding of how culture shapes law.
Top 3 Reasons to Participate in a Lex Program
- Relevant Pre-Law Summer Study Abroad: Lex is the only program tailored to U.S. pre-law students. It allows you to combine a trip abroad with realistic law firm experience that is relevant to the U.S. pre-law path.
- Understand the Life of a Lawyer: In Lex’s “Law Immersion” model, you will rotate to different law firms, gaining experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers. While doing this, you will be guided by a legal associate local to your host country.
- Stand Out on Law School Applications: Lex helps you to stand out on your resume by showing a unique legal experience, which is more impactful than most extracurriculars and gives you time to focus on GPA during your semesters.
Program Structure
The information provided below is to illustrate a typical schedule that is representative of most programs, but the exact schedule may vary. Over the course of the program, Lex Fellows will visit a variety of different law firms and legal institutions, explore and analyze real cases, gain a network of peer and professional contacts, receive training and mentorship from their legal associate, and explore a new city.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Law Firm Visits | Law Firm Visits | Law Firm Visits | Legal Excursion | Cultural Excursion |
| 12:30 p.m. | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Legal Training Session | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Legal Training Session | Legal Training Session | Legal Training Session | Group work | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Group Meal | Group Meal |
Program Details
Program Dates
Spring 2027 | May 8 - 21, 2027
- Duration: Two Weeks
- Applications Close: October 15, 2026
Program Cost
Approximately $4,500–$4,700 + airfare
Included:
- Housing
- WiFi
- Daily breakfast
- Select group meals
- Law firm visits
- Legal excursions
- Cultural excursions
- 24/7 program support
- Health insurance coverage
The Lex Fellowship offers partial need-based scholarships in addition to the Honors College Travel Scholarships for eligible Honors students. Visit the Honors study abroad information webpage for more details.
Accessibility
Participants should be able to navigate stairs and uneven infrastructure typical of historic European cities.
Ready to Apply?
Applications open now through October 15, 2026.
Questions? Contact Associate Director of the Office of National Scholars Lauren Chambers.
Visit the Lex Fellowship website for additional information.
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