IE LAW SCHOOL LEGAL CLINIC
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LEGAL CLINIC: REAL WORLD AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH IMPACT
LEGAL CLINIC: REAL WORLD AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH IMPACT
Participating in the Legal Clinic at IE Law School means engaging in the practical exercise of the Law. Students face real legal challenges, work in teams, interact with clients, and apply their knowledge in projects with social impact, both nationally and internationally. This experience allows them to understand the Law from its most vivid and committed dimension: in the service of people and social transformation.
Through this program, students have the opportunity to gain practical experience from their very first year by providing pro bono legal advice to third-sector organizations, foundations, startups, and other entities committed to social change.
Guided by practicing lawyers and professors, students work on real projects that enable them to develop key skills for their professional future: legal analysis, technical drafting, effective communication, and teamwork.
But the experience goes beyond technical aspects: it helps them understand the value of the Law as a tool for transformation, to strengthen their ethical awareness, and to take on an active commitment to justice.
clinical education program
clinical education program
- 15,750PRO-BONO HOURS
- 500enrolled students
- 50+nationalities involved
DISCOVER THE LATEST PROJECTS FROM OUR LEGAL CLINIC
DISCOVER THE LATEST PROJECTS FROM OUR LEGAL CLINIC
A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH THE ALGORITHM
A team of students has participated in the ‘Living with the Algorithm’ project, a guide that aims to provide citizens with useful and comprehensive information about the role of algorithms in our daily lives.
VOLUNTECHIES: TECHNOLOGY THAT HELPS HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The assistance of the IE Law School Legal Clinic team has laid the legal foundations for the new project of Arquetipos, an organization that works to improve the lives of indigenous peoples.
ARCHETYPES: SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
MADRID FUTURO
Supervision: Allen & Overy
A non-profit organisation dedicated to driving the transformation and revitalisation of Madrid in the aftermath of COVID-19. Students contributed to the creation of a regulatory sandbox in Villaverde, providing support on municipal regulations.
MAX PLANCK FOUNDATION
supervision: Johannes Krussemark
A foundation dedicated to institutional reconstruction and the strengthening of the rule of law. Students carried out legal research in countries such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Chile, contributing to the reinforcement of democratic principles and the separation of powers.
INCLUSIVE, BUT ALSO SPECIAL
supervision: BDO Spain
A project aimed at protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in education, with a special focus on pending legislative reforms.
AMIGÓ FOUNDATION
supervision: Patricia García Rodríguez
Preparation of a practical legal guide on immigration, minimum income, housing, family law and labour rights, aimed at supporting women and children in vulnerable situations.
COLECTIVO AZÁLVARO
supervision: Fernando Pastor Merchente
Drafting of a legal report on administrative communications and environmental impact assessment in relation to the SG-500 road.
FUNDACIÓN LUZÓN
supervision: Bird & Bird
Comparative legal analysis of healthcare regulation in Europe, including proposals to improve Spanish legislation on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
FUNDACIÓN POMBO RULE OF LAW
supervision: Bart Wauters
Design and analysis of a questionnaire addressed to IBEX 35 companies to assess aspects of legality, access to justice, accountability, equality, and legal certainty, accompanied by a comparative study and a review of best practices.
BRIDGE FOR BILLIONS
supervision: Latham & Watkins
Review of mentoring agreements and reports on conflict resolution and data protection within the framework of an online entrepreneurship incubator.
REFUGEE WORK
supervision: Ashurst and Dentons
A platform that connects refugees with businesses. Students provided legal advice on matters of migration, personal data protection, trademarks, commercial law, and terms and conditions.
CHAPTER TWO
supervision: Pérez-Llorca
Provision of legal assistance to asylum seekers pursuing entrepreneurial activities in rural areas, supported by the preparation of a legal report on their rights throughout the asylum procedure.
IT WILL BE
supervision: Hogan Lovells and Elzaburu
An NGO developing biometric software. Students prepared a comparative report on data protection in Spain, India, Sierra Leone, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.
MEET THE IE LAW SCHOOL LEGAL CLINIC TEAM
MEET THE IE LAW SCHOOL LEGAL CLINIC TEAM
Meet the team and learn more about the dedicated individuals who make it up and the impactful work they do:
- Casilda Cortés PuyaDirector
"The Legal Clinic reflects our commitment to an innovative, practical, and socially responsible legal education. Created in 2014 by Professor Francisco de Elizalde and consolidated thanks to the leadership of Professors Sara Sánchez and Sonsoles Arias, it has become a space of academic excellence and practical learning with real impact on social justice. We integrate a teaching methodology based on Comparative Law and international projection with the direct experience of advising those who need it most."
- Adela Casado PérezTeaching Assistant
"The Legal Clinic has been one of the most enriching experiences of my education. It has allowed me to witness firsthand the real impact of legal work, from research on child protection laws in Madagascar to advising on intellectual property or drafting an Amicus Curiae for the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.”
- Raquel Vega SanchidiránTeaching Assistant
“Participating in the Legal Clinic has allowed me to delve into the practice of Law from the very first year of my degree. I have attended training sessions with lawyers, drafted memoranda, and met with real clients, acquiring research, writing, and organizational skills fundamental to my academic and professional development.”
- María Paula Arévalo WenzelmannTeaching Assistant
“The Legal Clinic has been one of the most enriching experiences of my first year. It has taught me to work in a team, to research legal issues in depth, and to draft documents with a rigorous legal approach. At the same time, it has given me the opportunity to contribute to causes of great social relevance.”
Support staff: Carolina Martínez Lorente (Segovia Campus) - José Martín Fernández (Madrid Campus).
HOW TO COLLABORATE WITH THE IE LAW SCHOOL LEGAL CLINIC?
HOW TO COLLABORATE WITH THE IE LAW SCHOOL LEGAL CLINIC?
The Legal Clinic is looking for partners who share our commitment to having a social impact, to strengthening the Rule of Law, to pro bono work, and to educating future generations of lawyers.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AS A SUPERVISOR OR MENTOR?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AS A SUPERVISOR OR MENTOR?
At the IE Law School Legal Clinic , we work closely with national and international law firms that accompany and supervise the work of our students, bringing professional experience and strategic vision to each project. Your participation can take different forms:
Supervising teams of students
In real legal projects, helping them structure their work, guiding their legal analysis, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
Offering training sessions, workshops, or targeted reviews
Where you can share your professional experience, best practices, or key insights on legal writing.
Proposing legal challenges or current issues
That arise from your own practice and which may become clinical projects with real social utility.
The participation of practicing professionals is key to ensuring that students experience a rigorous, professional training aligned with the demands of the actual practice of law. In addition, it is an opportunity for lawyers to become involved in impactful projects, connect with new generations, and actively contribute to strengthening the legal ecosystem.
If you are interested in participating as a supervisor or mentor, contact us. We would be delighted to explore collaboration opportunities with you.
ARE YOU A SOCIAL ENTITY, A FOUNDATION, AN NGO, A STARTUP WITH A SOCIAL IMPACT VOCATION, OR A THIRD-SECTOR ORGANIZATION THAT NEEDS LEGAL SUPPORT TO FACE ITS LEGAL CHALLENGES?
ARE YOU A SOCIAL ENTITY, A FOUNDATION, AN NGO, A STARTUP WITH A SOCIAL IMPACT VOCATION, OR A THIRD-SECTOR ORGANIZATION THAT NEEDS LEGAL SUPPORT TO FACE ITS LEGAL CHALLENGES?
The IE Law School Legal Clinic offers pro bono legal assistance to NGOs, foundations, associations, professional groups, and public institutions, addressing their real legal needs with a rigorous, practical approach focused on social impact.
How can we help?
- Drafting legal reports on comparative legislation, regulatory reforms, or regulatory impact.
- Supporting the design of legal strategies for the defence of rights or the promotion of social initiatives.
- Legal diagnosis of specific problems and assessment of programs, public policies, or alliances.
- Evaluation of compliance with national or international regulations (compliance).
- Drafting practical legal guides tailored to different social groups (childhood, disability, migration, gender, sustainability, etc.).
- Legal literacy initiatives aimed at strengthening legal knowledge and the exercise of rights in vulnerable contexts.
- Preparation of amicus curiae briefs.
Contact us at legalclinic@ie.edu and we will work with you to design a personalized collaboration proposal, aimed at generating value and true social transformation.
LAW FIRMS that collaborate with the IE Legal Clinic
LAW FIRMS that collaborate with the IE Legal Clinic
You can find some of them below:
OTHER COLLABORATORS
OTHER COLLABORATORS
These are some of the hubs and foundations that work closely with the IE Legal Clinic:
In addition, we maintain collaboration agreements with Bar Associations, which actively participate in the supervision of projects and in the training of our students.
ATTORNEYS & SUPERVISORS (HOW THEY ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE)
ATTORNEYS & SUPERVISORS (HOW THEY ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE)
We regularly collaborate with law firms such as Ashurst, Latham & Watkins, Garrigues, Pérez-Llorca, Ramón y Cajal, DLA Piper, Hogan Lovells, Dentons, Ventura Garcés-López Ibor, Elzaburu or Cuatrecasas.