Valencia, Spain
$5,999
Overview
Set along Spain’s stunning Mediterranean coast, Valencia is a dynamic city where cutting-edge architecture meets centuries of cultural tradition. As part of the Lex Fellowship programs in Spain, pre-law students can take part in a transformative legal experience that pairs professional immersion with the vibrant atmosphere of this coastal gem.
Valencia offers Lex Fellows the opportunity to engage with practicing attorneys, sit in on real legal discussions, and develop a global perspective on law through structured law firm shadowing. It’s an ideal setting for undergraduates exploring pre-law summer programs abroad, blending professional development with cultural adventure.
Outside the office, students can explore the City of Arts and Sciences—an architectural wonder home to a planetarium, oceanarium, and interactive science museum. With golden beaches just minutes away, colorful street art, unique museums, and a thriving food scene (don’t miss the birthplace of paella!), Valencia offers an unforgettable mix of work and leisure.
Whether you're seeking legal insight, cultural immersion, or both, the Lex program in Valencia delivers one of the most enriching pre-law summer programs for undergraduates. It’s a chance to build your resume, explore international law, and experience Spain like never before.
Dates & Availability
Summer 2027
June 12, 2027 - June 25, 2027 (2 weeks) - $5,999 (Available) 00
June 26, 2027 - July 9, 2027 (2 weeks) - $5,999 (Available) 00
July 10, 2027 - July 23, 2027 (2 weeks) - $5,999 (Available) 00
“Lex opened my eyes to new ideas. It helped me with career discernment, allowed me to meet lawyers that I wouldn't have met in a different situation, so I'm grateful for that.”
-Ishmail H., Villanova School of Law
Lex participants at a law firm visit in Valencia, Spain.
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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