Rome, Italy
$4,999-$7,499
Overview
Rome is the capital and the largest city in Italy. It is one of the most ancient cities in the world – beautiful, and full of history and culture. Known as the Eternal City, Rome is one of the birthplaces of Western civilization and has accrued about 2,500 years of history since its founding in 753 BC. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers many locations to see, including Vatican City, an independent country, and the only country to be geographically situated within a city.
Rome, the capital and largest city of Italy, is a powerful destination for pre-law students seeking international experience through the Lex Fellowship. As one of the most ancient cities in the world and a foundational center of Western law and civilization, Rome offers unmatched historical and legal significance. With over 2,500 years of legal, political, and cultural evolution, students participating in this pre-law program in Italy will have the opportunity to visit law firms in Rome, gain insight into global legal systems, and explore how ancient legal principles still influence modern practice. From the Roman Forum to Vatican City—an independent nation within the city—Rome is more than just a classroom; it’s a living legal and cultural archive. Discover law in its historical birthplace with the Lex Fellowship in Italy.
Dates & Availability
Winter 2025-2026
December 6, 2025 - December 19, 2025 (2 weeks) - $5,999 (Close to Full) 00
January 10, 2026 - January 17, 2026 (1 week) - $4,999 (Available) 00
Summer 2026
May 9, 2026 - May 22, 2026 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Available) 00
May 23, 2026 - June 5, 2026 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Available) 00
June 6, 2026 - June 19, 2026 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Available) 00
June 20, 2026 - July 10, 2026 (3 weeks) - $7,499 (Available) 00
July 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (3 weeks) - $7,499 (Available) 00
“THE LEX FELLOWSHIP SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS. FRom my own grou'p’s dynamic to the insightful interactions with knowledgeable international attorneys, i’m very happy i attended the lext fellowship in rome.”
-Alexa L., Cornell University Law School
Lex participants in Rome, Italy.
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
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