2026 STUDENT APPLICATION — LAWWITHOUTWALLS

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Participating School

Please choose your home institution. Please note that you must be CURRENTLY ENROLLED to be eligible to apply!

Degree Program

Please select the degree you are currently seeking.

Date of Degree (anticipated/actual)

Please enter the date you anticipate receiving your degree or when you received your degree.

Programs

LWOW Sprint 2026 hosted by NOVA Law & NOVA SBE (13-15 March 2026 in Carcavelos, Portugal)

How did you hear about LWOW?

Please select all that apply.

Lead Faculty

School (orientation, email, announcement, etc.)

LWOW Alumni

LWOW Website

Press/Articles/Social Media

Other

APPLICANT BACKGROUND

Degrees Awarded

Please use the space below to list any and all degrees awarded. Include the institution name, date of degree, and type of degree.

Work Experience

Please use the space below to list any and all RECENT work experience, including internships. Please DO NOT include secondary/high school work experiences/activities or clubs. Include the dates of experience, job title, company or organization name, and a brief, one-sentence summary of your responsibilities.

Honors and Awards

Please use the space below to list any and all honours and awards RECENTLY received. Include the award title, awarding organization name, date received, and a brief, one-sentence description of the award. Please DO NOT include secondary/high school awards.

Languages Spoken

Please use the space below to list any and all languages spoken. Include your level of ability (written, spoken, conversational, fluent, native, etc.).

Special Skills, Creative Outlets, Training, and Hobbies

Our LWOW Community is extremely diverse, and we look for students that can bring unique talents that benefit your team. Please use the space below to list any and all special skills, training, creative outlets, and hobbies. Include non-academic skills and interests as well, such as AI proficiency, social media skills, video, art and design skills on platforms like Canva or other design apps, music, drama, sports, etc.)

First-Generation Law Student?

Are you a first generation law student (generally defined as someone who is the first within your family to attend university and is currently enrolled in a law program (LLB, LLM or JD)?

Yes

Interview Video

Interview Videos help us get to know you better and is required for applications. Please upload your 2 minute Interview Video to a video hosting platform e.g., YouTube, Vimeo etc. Copy and paste this link (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIKs3iFDy8goDrPUtHki7aB_lRIwSAtEB) to see examples of past Interview Videos. Once you have uploaded your own video to YouTube or Vimeo, copy and paste the URL to your Interview Video in the space below. (FOLLOW instructions to create your video in How to Apply and test the link before submitting it below.)

Interview Video URL (please test and make sure this works before submitting)

APPLICANT SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE

Please use the space below to answer one of the following: 1) What are three leadership qualities do you feel you need to be a successful contributor to a team and why? OR 2) What do you think are the MOST important factors for a successful team and why?

Be descriptive and bring your answers to life by providing specific cases/examples of your values in action. (300 words maximum). Please use your own words.

LinkedIn URL

Finally, for LWOW 2026, select the true statement below regarding participation costs: (administration fee, travel, accommodations):

My school and/or place of work will fully sponsor the cost of my participation.

My school and/or place of work will partially sponsor the cost of my participation.

I am solely responsible for the cost of my participation.

Thank you for your application to LWOW Sprint 2026! Your application form has been submitted.

Unless otherwise specified, your application is not considered complete until we have received an Applicant Recommendation on your behalf and a link to your Interview Video.

Applications without a Recommendation or Interview Video will not be considered.

LWOW 2026 Student Application

IMPORTANT! read the application instructions in HOW TO APPLY + LWOW Sprint 2026 FAQ prior to APPLYING.

The future of law, today.

LWOW'S MISSION IS THREEFOLD: 1) UPSKILL PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS, 2) TRANSFORM RELATIONSHIPS & CULTURE; AND, 3) CREATE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO REAL BUSINESS-OF-LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROBLEMS