Opportunities
Lex Pre-Law Fellowship in Valencia, Spain
Program Introduction
Program Advisor: Lauren Chambers
Build practical legal skills while living on Spain’s Mediterranean coast through the Lex Fellowship program! You will live and study in the vibrant coastal city of Valencia, Spain where historic traditions meet striking modern architecture. Visit the iconic "City of Arts and Sciences" while developing valuable legal experience.
This distinctive study abroad program provides hands-on exposure to international law through placements with law firms, shadowing with practicing attorneys, and analysis of real legal cases. Students also take part in court visits, legal excursions, pre-law preparation, and law school readiness sessions.
Weekly cultural and educational excursions further enrich the experience, helping participants gain a deeper understanding of Spain.
The Lex Fellowship Program is not a nationally competitive award, but it is an excellent pre-professional program to gain experience.
Why Participate in the Lex Program?
Targeted for Pre-Law Students
Lex is the only program exclusively tailored to American pre-law students. It combines a trip abroad with realistic law firm experience and preparation for the U.S. pre-law path.
Models the Life of a Lawyer
In Lex’s “Law Immersion” model, students will rotate amongst different law firms, gaining experience with different cases, fields, and lawyers. They will be guided by a legal associate local to Spain.
Develops Competitive Skills for Law School
Lex helps students to stand out by providing a unique international legal experience, which can be more impactful than many other extracurriculars.
Details
Program Dates
- Program Dates: May 8-21, 2027
- Applications Open: August 3, 2026
- Applications Close: October 15, 2026
Program Cost
- 2027: Approximately $4,500–$4,700 + airfare
The Lex Fellowship considers participants for partial need-based scholarships once accepted.
Eligible Judy Genshaft Honors College students may also receive travel scholarships for the Lex Fellowship in Valenica.
What’s Included: Housing and WIFI, daily breakfast, select group meals, law firm visits, legal excursions, cultural excursions, 24/7 program support and health insurance coverage
Program Structure
Each day of the Lex Fellowship follows a similar structure, but no day is the same. Over the course of the program, 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 through cultural excursions and free time.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Weekend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Law Firm Visits | Law Firm Visits | Law Firm Visits | Legal Excursion | Cultural Excursion | Free Time |
| 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 p.m. | Group Meal | Group Meal |
Accessibility
Participants should be able to navigate stairs and uneven infrastructure typical of historic European cities.
Take the Next Step
Applications close October 15, 2026
Need more before you apply?
Attend the Information Session!
Tuesday, September 15
5 - 6 p.m.
HON 2020, ONS Workshop Room
For additional questions about the Lex Fellowship, please contact Lauren Chambers, Associate Director of the Office of National Scholars at lschumac@usf.edu or visit https://www.lexfellowship.org/.