Washington, DC, USA
$5,999-$7,999
Overview
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is an ideal setting for pre-law students looking to explore the American legal and political systems firsthand through the Lex Fellowship.
As part of this pre-law summer program, you’ll visit top law firms in Washington, D.C., engage with practicing attorneys, and gain insight into legal careers at the intersection of law, government, and public policy.
Bordering Maryland and Virginia on the East Coast, D.C. is home to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and countless federal institutions. While learning about law, take time to explore the National Mall, tour the Smithsonian Museums, and visit powerful national memorials. There’s no better place to connect classroom knowledge with real-world legal experience than in the nation’s capital during a Lex Fellowship Program in D.C.
Dates & Availability
Summer 2026
July 4, 2026 - July 17, 2026 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Full) 00
July 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 (3 weeks) - $7,499 (Full) 00
Winter 2026-2027
December 5, 2026 - December 18, 2026 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Available) 00
January 4, 2027 - January 16, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,499 (Available) 00
Summer 2027
May 8, 2027 - May 21, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
May 22, 2027 - June 11, 2027 (3 weeks) - $7,999 (Available) 00
June 12, 2027 - June 25, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
June 26, 2027 - July 9, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
July 10, 2027 - July 16, 2027 (1 week) - $5,999 (Available) 00
July 17, 2027 - July 30, 2027 (2 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
“I absolutely have an upper hand. Lex was an invaluable experience. It was so hands-on. I think I gained a lot of knowledge that other people going straight from college into law school or without this experience just wouldn’t have.”
-Sophia P., Flagler College
Lex participants after a mock trial experience.
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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