Genoa, Italy
$2,999-$5,999
Overview
Genoa is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy. Genoa is a historically rich port city in the north of Italy that has long been recognized as a powerful trade center. Named the European Capital of Culture in 2004, this beautiful city offers a wealth of attractions such as its unique architecture, incredible seafood and other cuisines, breathtaking coastal villages, and even one of Europe’s largest aquariums.
Dates & Availability
Winter 2024-2025
January 5, 2025 - January 11, 2025 (1 week) - $2,999 (Full) 00
Summer 2025
May 31, 2025 - June 20, 2025 (3 weeks) - $5,999 (Full) 00
June 21, 2025 - July 4, 2025 (2 weeks) - $5,499 (Close to Full) 00
July 5, 2025 - July 18, 2025 (2 weeks) - $5,499 (Close to Full) 00
July 19, 2025 - July 25, 2025 (1 week) - $3,499 (Close to Full) 00
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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).
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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
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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
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