Sprint 2026 application forms + instructions are live on 17 September 2026.
How to Apply: Follow the instructions + steps below for a successful application.
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 to be eligible to apply.
However, 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.
For non-Miami Law students, if accepted to LWOW, there will be an administration fee for participation in LawWithoutWalls Sprint 2026 of $800USD (not including costs to travel) payable to the University of Miami School of Law upon acceptance. MiamiLaw students, please email lawwithoutwalls@lwow.org for more information on fees and costs covered.
STEP 2: get to know LWOW. Do the research.
Before applying to LWOW, read all the information available about LWOW on our website and also review the FAQ (frequently asked questions).
To come in September 2025: Click here to watch a pre-recorded presentation on Sprint 2026 or better yet, register here to attend live virtual info sessions with Q&A with the LWOW Program Director.
Info Session 1: 25 September 2026 @19:30-20:00 UTC (3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT)
Info Session 2: 15 October 2026 @20:30-21:00 UTC (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT)
In 2026 we are offering only one program—The in-person LWOW Sprint—to be held over 3 full days, March 2026, hosted by the NOVA School of Law and NOVA School of Business and Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal (30 minutes from Lisbon)
STEP 3: create your Interview Video (no more than 3 minutes in length/examples of good interview videos techniques here).
Create an Interview Video. The Interview Video is a 2 to 3 minutes video (created via phone, tablet, computer, camera, or animated tools that should demonstrate to LWOW how you stand out from other applicants by answering the following questions very succinctly, but also with creativity! Be an original—include real examples of problem solving, leadership, and creativity in your answers to our questions. Have fun SHOWING us who you are and what your values are. Creativity is highly valued.
INTERVIEW VIDEO QUESTIONS: PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS.
Tell us about yourself. Name, school or organization.
Why are you a good fit for LawWithoutWalls and why should you be selected to participate in Sprint 2026? (You must do some research and consider what the LWOW community is all about before you answer this question).
Share an example of a time when you creatively solved a real problem. How did the problem come about and what steps did you take to resolve it? How did this change your perspective?
In 15 seconds or less, what three REAL skills would you bring to LawWithoutWalls and what three REAL skills you hope to gain from LawWithoutWalls?
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 clearly see you (not your avatar) 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 cannot exceed over 3 minutes—we will not look at it if it does. Better if it is 2 minutes and DO NOT speed up the video in order to keep to 3 minutes. Keep the video on a natural speed. It is important for you to present your story in the best way in no more than 3 minutes.
CLICK HERE FOR A YOUTUBE PLAYLIST OF EXAMPLES OF PERSONAL PITCHES (although different from Interview Videos, these Personal Pitches displays the quality of our competitive applicant pool and the creativity of their video submissions).
STEP 4: fill out the online application form
A. Complete the online application form here. It asks for information typically available on a CV, contact information, a link to your Interview Video, LinkedIn profile, and a short response (500 words or less) to a substantive question of your choice.
B. Get a recommendation/have ONE recommendor fill out the form here (students should send the link coming 17 Sept 2025). Ask a current or past academic or professional supervisor (e.g., a professor who supervises the student’s work as a research assistant, a thesis supervisor, a work manager, recent boss, etc.) to complete the applicant recommendation on your behalf (copy and forward the link of the recommendation form to recommender).
Your application to LWOW will not be considered unless the online Application, Applicant Recommendation, and the Interview Video are received and complete.
INTERVIEWS
There may be a waitlist. In some instances, we ask that a student interview with us virtually, and some schools will conduct personal interviews.
SPRINT 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINES (CHECK BACK FOR DATES & DETAILS)
LWOW 2026 applications open 17 September 2025. Final submission date for LWOW Application is 10 November 2025. However, you may be affiliated with a school with an earlier (or later) application deadline. Please check with your school for specific information. Students applying independently from schools must apply by the deadline. We will aim to notify all applicants of acceptances by 28 November 2025.
Do you have further questions? Contact us.