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Law & Innovation

A multidisciplinary approach to legal and ethical decision-making
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duration2 weeks
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intake15th - 26th of June, 2026
formatIn-person
For whoUndergraduate students & young professionals

DIVE INTO LAW & INNOVATION

The intersection of law, technology and policy is more critical than ever in today’s rapidly evolving world. Over two weeks, the Law & Innovation program offers an informed exploration of how these areas converge, preparing you to address the legal challenges of tomorrow.

Whether you’re considering a career in law, policy, human rights or the evolving technology sector, this program will deepen your understanding of how innovation is reshaping the legal interactive lessons, collaborative team sessions and a real multimedia case study, you will hone your skills in legal analysis, negotiation and public speaking, gaining practical tools to navigate and influence the complex landscape of law and innovation.

Participants will work with a multimedia case, engage in a dynamic competition, and develop skills in legal analysis, negotiation, public speaking, and strategic decision-making. By the end of the program, students will be equipped with practical tools to navigate and influence the future of law, policy, and technology-driven change.

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Course Overview – Typical Day in the Law & Innovation 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. This is what a typical day in the Law & Innovation program looks like:

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    Week 1:

    • Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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    Week 2:

    • Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • Friday: The last day is dedicated to your final presentations, your graduation, and the awards ceremony.
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Your First Look at the Program

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

  • This program is right for you if…

    …you’re interested in law, policy, human rights or the impact of emerging technologies, and want practical skills to analyze, negotiate and make strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving, data-driven world.

  • Participant profile

    The Law & Innovation program is ideal for undergraduate students and early-career professionals exploring careers in law, public policy, human rights or advocacy, and looking for hands-on experience tackling real-world legal and ethical challenges.

Focus Areas

Develop a unique set of skills tailored to address the legal and ethical challenges of a technology-driven world. Each skill is carefully cultivated to give you the confidence and expertise needed for impactful decision-making in the evolving fields of law and policy.

  • 01.

    Legal Foundations

    Foundations of comparative law, policy, and the legal frameworks shaping emerging technologies.

  • 02.

    Tech & Human Rights

    Business and human rights in the digital age, with a focus on data-driven models.

  • 03.

    Practical Skills

    Practical skills in negotiation, advocacy, public speaking, and ethical decision-making.

  • 04.

    Real-World Challenge

    A real-world legal simulation and competition that develops strategic thinking and teamwork.

Unique Value

A real-world legal simulation and competition that develops strategic thinking and teamwork.

Learning Outcome

Develop core skills in legal analysis, negotiation, strategic problem-solving, and advocacy, all applied to the challenges of emerging technology and human rights.

Program Structure

What You're going to do
2 Weeks
Week 1
    Week 2
      Final Project
        What You're going to do
        2 Weeks

        OUR PROGRAM LEAD FACULTY

        Erika Pagano - Professor of Law, IE University.

        Erika is the Head of Legal Innovation and Design at Simmons Wavelength.

        She is an award-winning lawyer, innovator, and educator whose sweet spots include culture creation, leadership, strategy, teaming, technology, and cross-border initiatives. 

        Having dedicated more than a decade to change, creativity, and client centricity in the legal profession, Erika works with a wide variety of clients across the globe to apply legal design to reimagine the legal experience. 

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        Discover the program's agenda

        Dive into a curriculum that immerses you in hands-on learning. Through a mix of interactive classes, collaborative group work, presentations and our innovative media lab, you’ll develop essential skills for success.

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        Johanna Jacobsson – Professor of Law.

        Johanna Jacobsson is CEO and Founder of Lawcrosse, a legal consultancy, and Adjunct Professor at IE University (Madrid, Spain). 

        She holds a PhD from the European University Institute (Florence, Italy, 2016) and LL.B., LL.M. and BA degrees from the University of Helsinki (Finland).

        She teaches international trade law, EU law and public international law. In her research and consultancy work she focuses particularly on services liberalization, preferential trade agreements and the international regulatory environment for digital and professional services.

        Her doctoral dissertation was published by Cambridge University Press in 2019.

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        Spaces are limited, so enroll now to guarantee your place!

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        DISCOVER THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

        With flexible programs, you can mix and match the topics that interest you the most, giving you a taste of your future degree or career. Each program lasts two weeks and you can combine up to three programs to create a very personal learning journey.​

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          DISCOVER THE SUMMER CALENDAR

          Take a look to see how you can structure your summer with our various combinations.​

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          TUITION

          *Early Bird

          • Before March 27th, 2026

          2 Week Program

          • *3,500€
          • 5,900€ Bundle Price (2 weeks + 2 weeks)

          CREDIT RECOGNITION

          If you join IE University’s Summer Program for a two week module and opt in to the additional academic deliverable, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement indicating an academic workload equivalence of 3 ECTS credits. 

          Completing two modules with the deliverable corresponds to 6 ECTS, and three modules to 9 ECTS. 

          To qualify for credit recognition, you must fulfill all course requirements and submit the additional deliverable within two weeks of finishing your last module. Recognition of credits is always determined by your home institution.

          From Summer to Your Future at IE. Step into your Master’s journey

          Continue your IE journey after the Law and Innovation module with our Masters in Legal Studies.

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          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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