HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP
STEP 1: make sure you are eligible to apply!
LWOW Applicants MUST be a student CURRENTLY enrolled in a law or business or dual/other academic program.
Before you apply, check to see if your school is a current participating school in LWOW. If so, your school may have their own internal process/requirements for LWOW applications.
Fees: If accepted to LWOW Sprint 2027, institutions or students will pay an $800 USD Program Fee to the University of Miami School of Law. Travel costs are not included.
This fee does not apply to Miami Law or University of Strathclyde Law School students. Miami Law students should email Program Director anita@lwow.org for information on UM fees and covered costs.
STEP 2: get to know LWOW. Do the research.
In 2027 we are offering the in-person LWOW Sprint to be held over 3 full days, 5-7 March, hosted by The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Before applying to LWOW, read all the information available about LWOW on our website and also review the FAQ (frequently asked questions).
Click HERE to watch a pre-recorded presentation on Sprint 2027 or better yet, register HERE to attend live virtual info sessions with Q&A with the LWOW Program Director.
Info Session 1: 24 September 2026 @19:30-20:00 UTC (3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT)
Info Session 2: 7 October 2026 @20:30-21:00 UTC (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT)
STEP 3: create your Interview Video (roughly 2 minutes in length/examples of good interview video techniques here).
Create an Interview Video. The Interview Video is a roughly 2 minute video (created via phone, tablet, computer, camera). We use the Interview Video to test curiosity, judgment, perspective, self-awareness, adaptability, and willingness to challenge assumptions.
INTERVIEW VIDEO: PLEASE ANSWER ALL FOUR QUESTIONS.
Introduce yourself—but tell us something we wouldn’t learn from your CV, LinkedIn profile, or application.
What should we know about how you think, work, or see the world?Now, zoom out. AI is changing how people learn, work, create, and solve problems. What is ONE human skill you think will become MORE important because of AI—not less? Why?
Bring it back to you. Tell us about something you tried to change, fix, or make better. What did you actually do? What didn’t work? What did you learn?
Finally, connect it to LWOW. Do your homework on LWOW. What is ONE aspect of LWOW or the LWOW Sprint experience you think will challenge you most—and why do you want that challenge?
INTERVIEW VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: Please note creativity does not necessarily mean you need to have any specialized video editing skills, but we do have requirements for the Interview Video:
The applicant should narrate and star in the video. We want to see you and hear you so also please make sure your video is clear (e.g., do not record in a closet) and sound is audible.
If you are creating a video using a phone or tablet, please record in LANDSCAPE mode! (IMPORTANT: This means your screen should be held horizontally, e.g, In this direction — . NOT this way |. )
YES, you can use props and music to tell your story! Interview Videos may be a multi-media, however, it must be one cohesive video file.
Create an URL to your Interview Video (please upload your Interview Video to a video hosting platform like Vimeo or YouTube) and submit the URL in your application form (be sure to test the video to see if it works before submitting your application).
IMPORTANT: Videos should be roughly 2 minutes in length. DO NOT speed up the video in order to keep to time. Keep the video on a natural speed. It is important for you to figure out how to present your story in the best way in no more than the time allotted (e.g., 2 minutes).
CLICK HERE FOR A YOUTUBE PLAYLIST OF BEST EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW VIDEOS, selected because they display the quality of our applicant pool and the creativity of video submissions).
STEP 4: fill out the online Application Form here.
Complete the online Application Form and submit when done.
STEP 5: have a recommendor fill out and submit the online Recommendation Form here.
Have ONE current or former academic or professional supervisor (e.g., professor, thesis supervisor, manager, or recent boss) submit the recommendation form. Send the form link directly to your recommender.
Applications will only be considered complete once we receive your Application Form, Recommendation, Interview Video, CV, and LinkedIn URL. Note: In some instances, we ask that a student interview with us virtually, and some schools will conduct personal interviews.
SPRINT 2027 APPLICATION DEADLINE
LWOW 2027 applications open 16 September 2026. Final submission date for LWOW Application is 28 October 2026. However, you may be affiliated with a school with an earlier (or later) application deadline. Please check with your school for specific information.
We will aim to notify all applicants of acceptances by 20 November 2026. Note: There may be a waitlist.
Do you have further questions? Email lawwithoutwalls@lwow.org