Your First Step into Law
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
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?
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
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:
Week 1:
- Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Afternoon: Extracurricular activities.
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
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.
- Foundations of Legal Systems
Understand the basics of civil and common law traditions through engaging, comparative learning.
- 02.
- Law in a Global Context
Explore how legal systems operate across borders and respond to international challenges.
- 03.
- Critical Thinking & Argumentation
Develop your reasoning, debate, and public speaking skills through real-world case studies and legal simulations.
- 04.
- Law, Society & Innovation
Examine how law interacts with business, technology, and social justice in today’s rapidly evolving world.
- Beatriz Bagaces SerranoManager - Global Recruitment
Any doubts?
Please contact our program specialist for personalized advice on your specific case.
Unique Value
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
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
Program Structure
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OUR PROGRAM LEAD FACULTY
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.
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
TUITION
TUITION
2 WEEK PROGRAM5,900€
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1. Online Application
You will need to complete the online application with the following documents:
- Academic transcripts.
- CV (cv template).
- 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.
2. Submit your Application
Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.
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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