Paris, France
$6,999
Overview
Paris is the capital of and largest city in France. This beautiful city has striking architecture, museums and monuments - you won’t want to miss out on seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre or the Palace of Versailles, just to name a few. Paris is well known for its art, culture and beauty. Exploring law in Paris with the Lex Fellowship is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on.
Paris, the capital and largest city of France, is a world-renowned center for law, diplomacy, art, and culture. As part of the Lex Fellowship in France, pre-law students can take part in an immersive summer program that includes visits to top law firms in Paris, exposure to international legal systems, and meaningful engagement with legal professionals. Known for its iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and the Palace of Versailles—Paris offers a rich backdrop where history, legal tradition, and global influence intersect.
Whether you’re walking through centuries of European legal history or networking with attorneys in a modern international firm, observing law in Paris with the Lex Fellowship is an unforgettable step on your path to law school.
Dates & Availability
Summer 2027
May 8, 2027 - May 21, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
May 22, 2027 - June 4, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
June 5, 2027 - June 18, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
June 19, 2027 - July 2, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
July 3, 2027 - July 16, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
July 17, 2027 - July 30, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
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-Sadie H., University of Ottawa
Lex participants exploring London, England.
Details and Information:
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Lex programs are robust in terms of the law firm exposure, legal training, and extended learning opportunities that prepare students for the law school admissions process and first year of law school. Housing accommodations, law firm visits, Legal Associate with a U.S. JD background, 24/7 on-site support staff, travel health insurance, cultural excursions, and more are included. View the full list here.
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Deposit: The first $900 of the program fee is non-refundable and paid upfront to reserve a Fellow’s spot on the Fellowship, regardless of the city and date chosen.
Rest of the fee: There are two easy ways to pay: Either, pay in full (upon signing up), or in monthly payments (between signing up and the actual program).
Financing & Aid: Alumni often deem Lex one of the highest returns on investment in their educational path. Anyone can do it, and we offer many financing options, fundraising being one of the best. Learn more about financing and aid here.
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Our refund and credit policy is reason-neutral, meaning that the same policy applies to withdrawals by students or (unlikely) cancellations by Lex, whether they are related to COVID-19 or any other factor. The $900 deposit is always non-refundable, but it can carry over as program credit.
>90 days before program: Full refund, deposit counted as credit toward future programs.
<=90 days before program, but >45 days before program: No refund, 100% of paid fees (including deposit) counted as credit toward future programs.
<=45 days before program: No refund, 20% of paid fees (including deposit) counted as credit toward future programs.
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Language skills are not required
Alumni went on to 10 of the top 20 law schools
Lex alumni become some of the few law applicants to have seen global legal systems firsthand, and they often bring this up as a conversation in interviews
Lex programs include housing, some meals, excursions, health insurance, and more
In a PhD-authored study, 81% of a large sample of alumni progressed on the competencies that law schools use to assess applicants
Consider Programs that Combine Multiple Countries in One Trip
Multi-country programs compound both the short and long-term value of your experience. Learn more.
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