Washington, DC, USA
$3,499-$6,999
Overview
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States of America, and is located on the East Coast, bordering Maryland and Virginia. The city is the home to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other federal government buildings, and also has many national monuments and museums to explore. While you’re in DC learning about law with Lex, be sure to head to the National Mall, check out the Smithsonian Museums and see the Memorials.
Dates & Availability
Summer 2025
May 17, 2025 - May 30, 2025 (2 weeks) - $5,999 (Full) 00
May 31, 2025 - June 20, 2025 (3 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
June 21, 2025 - July 11, 2025 (3 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
July 12, 2025 - August 1, 2025 (3 weeks) - $6,999 (Available) 00
August 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025 (1 week) - $3,499 (Available) 00
August 9, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (1 week) - $3,499 (Close to Full) 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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