IE Law School welcomes new students to its 2026–2027 Master’s programs

IE Law School officially welcomed the new cohorts of its Master’s programs, including the Double Masters in Access to Law + Specialization LL.M., the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and the LL.M. in International Legal Studies, during a ceremony held in the IE Tower Auditorium.

Soledad Atienza, Dean of IE Law School, welcomed students to what she described as “your home for the next few months and your alma mater for the rest of your lives.” She encouraged them to embrace this exceptional academic experience with a global legal mindset. “We will challenge you to think about how you can transform what you learn into a real and positive impact,” she said.

Eugenia Castrillón, Dean of Programs at IE Law School, reminded students that reaching this point meant succeeding in a highly competitive selection process—and that their Master’s degree represents the final step before entering the profession. At a pivotal moment for the legal sector, she emphasized that lawyers now have a seat at the table where the most strategic decisions are made. “You have a very intense year ahead of you. Be ambitious and enjoy it,” she urged.

Guest speaker Isabella Pérez Nivela, General Counsel at Inditex, highlighted judgment as an essential professional tool. She reminded students that choosing a program—and deciding to invest their time and effort in it—is already an exercise in professional judgment. In a globalized, complex and multidisciplinary world, the best decision-making processes incorporate different perspectives and rest on strong values. “Algorithms are augmenting our capabilities, but it is up to lawyers to apply the rules to complex situations, create long-term value, and safeguard social justice and individual freedoms,” she said.

Jorge Hernando de Larramendi, Admissions Manager at IE Law School, presented the diverse profile of the incoming class, which comprises students from 55 countries with an average age of 25.

Alumni perspectives

Two alumni also shared insights from their own experiences. Alejandro Francone, who graduated from the bilingual Dual Master’s in Legal Practice and Corporate Legal Advisory (LL.M.) and is currently Legal Counsel at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, encouraged students to draw on their professors’ experience and ask questions to gain greater clarity about their professional goals.

Pablo Sáez Merino, an alumnus of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a specialization in Digital Law & Intellectual Property who currently works as a Customer Service Legal Specialist at Ryanair Labs, reflected on how the program taught him to broaden his perspective and adapt to new challenges and situations.

The event concluded with an invitation to make the most of every opportunity and build a global network of peers.