A new intake of the Dual Master in Abogacía, Procura & LL.M. at IE Law School and PwC begins

On September 8th, IE Law School officially welcomed the 19th intake of the Dual Master in Legal Practice, Court Representation & LL.M., a flagship program designed in collaboration with PwC to train the next generation of leaders in legal and tax advisory.

The 25 selected students, admitted through a highly competitive selection process, now begin a high-impact academic and professional journey. This unique experience blends technical excellence, business acumen, and legal innovation to equip future professionals ready to shape the legal sector.

“This program represents the kind of training we seek for the professionals joining our firm: a combination of technical and practical excellence, with a real-world, global approach to the legal profession,” stated Joaquín Latorre, Head Partner at PwC Tax & Legal.

From IE Law School, Eugenia Castrillón, Vice Dean of Programs, emphasized the program’s solid foundation:

“Academic excellence and a deep immersion in professional practice are the pillars of a rigorous education—designed to master legal and tax techniques and understand how they fit into an increasingly complex, global, and technology-driven environment.”

Rocío Rico, Director of Programs at IE Law School, recalled the founding mission of the Dual Master:

“This program was created with a clear purpose: to train the very best lawyers and tax advisors, capable of navigating the challenges of an ever more demanding and dynamic professional landscape.”

Rico also outlined the program’s structure, built around four core pillars:

• Corporate and Business Law 
• Business Management 
• The Impact of Technology on the Legal Profession 
• Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

The opening event also featured Mar Sánchez Mercader, Partner at PwC and an alumna of the program, who shared her personal experience: “This Master leaves more than a professional mark: it forges lasting bonds, drives exponential personal and professional growth, and strengthens your adaptability and learning capacity. It’s a demanding challenge—but an incredibly transformative one.”

With this new edition, IE Law School and PwC reaffirm their joint commitment to developing legal professionals ready to lead the transformation of the legal sector, combining specialized expertise, global perspective, technological innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.