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    Pre-law

    Where legal thinking begins
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    duration2 weeks
    languageEnglish
    locationMadrid
    intakeJuly 5th-July 17th 2026
    formatIn-person
    For whoFor final-year high schoolers

    Your First Step into Law

    The Pre-Law Summer Program is a dynamic two week introduction to what it means to study a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at university level. Designed for students aged 17 to 18 who are curious about the legal field, the program offers an engaging mix of academic sessions, real world case studies and debates on global legal challenges.

    Guided by expert faculty from IE University Law School and inspired by a comparative law methodology, students gain insight into both civil and common law systems while exploring how law connects to business, technology and society. Whether you are thinking about a future in justice, international relations or corporate law, this program is your opportunity to take the first step.

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    Days to start your best summer

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    WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

    • This program is designed for..

      …you are a curious, motivated student interested in law and policymaking, eager to explore the fundamentals of the field, gain first hand insight into what studying an LL.B. involves and decide if this is the right academic path before university.

    • Participant profile

      You are in your final year of high school and under 18 at the start of the program. You’re considering a future in law and want an early taste of what studying an LL.B. is like through interactive and practical activities.

    Course Overview – Typical Day in the Pre-Law program

    Your daily schedule is crafted to keep you challenged and engaged, with a mix of activities that encourage hands-on learning and critical reflection. After class, you’ll also enjoy extracurricular activities in the afternoon, designed to help you connect with other students, discover the city, and make the most of your summer experience.

    This is what a typical day in the Pre- Law Summer program looks like:

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      Week 1:

      • Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • Afternoon: Extracurricular activities.
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      Week 2:

      • Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • Afternoon: Extracurricular activities.
      • Friday: Final presentations, graduation, and awards ceremony.

    Focus Areas

    Throughout the two-week program, students will explore key areas of the legal field that reflect the multidisciplinary and global nature of modern law.

    • 01.

      1. Foundations of Legal Systems

      Understand the basics of civil and common law traditions through engaging, comparative learning.

    • 02.

      1. Law in a Global Context

      Explore how legal systems operate across borders and respond to international challenges.

    • 03.

      1. Critical Thinking & Argumentation

      Develop your reasoning, debate, and public speaking skills through real-world case studies and legal simulations.

    • 04.

      1. Law, Society & Innovation

      Examine how law interacts with business, technology, and social justice in today’s rapidly evolving world.

    Unique Value

    This program gives high school students a rare opportunity to experience what studying law at university is really like through global perspectives, hands on learning and real legal challenges.

    Learning Outcome

    You will build foundational knowledge of legal systems, sharpen critical thinking and discover how law connects to today’s most pressing global issues.

    Program Structure

    What You're going to do
    2 Weeks
    Week 1
      Week 2
        What You're going to do
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        OUR PROGRAM LEAD FACULTY

        Antonios Kouroutakis - Professor at IE Law School

        • Oxford DPhil and UCLA LL.M.; expert in constitutional design, public law and tech regulation.
        • Widely published author; book on sunset clauses cited in UK House of Commons debates.
        • International teaching and research across Europe, Asia and Latin America.
        • IE Associate Professor teaching Constitutional Law and New Technologies; quoted in The Washington Post.
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        Johanna Jacobsson – Professor of Law.

        • CEO and Founder, Lawcrosse  
        • Law clerk, Court of Justice of European Union 
        • Visiting Researcher, Finnish Institute of International Affairs 
        • Associate Lawyer, Dittimar & Indrenius
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        TUITION

        2 WEEK PROGRAM
        5,900€

        THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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        1. Online Application

        You will need to complete the online application with the following documents: 

        1. Academic transcripts.  
        2. CV (cv template).
        3. Video Assessment: in this section you will complete two live video questions on general knowledge topics.

        *You must complete all sections of the application in order to submit it.

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        2. Submit your Application

        Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.


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        3. Admissions Final Decision

        Within 2 weeks of submitting, the Summer School Team will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Should it be positive, you will be guided through the next steps for your enrollment.

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