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Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Careers
Above and beyond borders of a single legal systemCareer opportunities for LL.M. graduates
Our international and multidisciplinary faculty trains the next generation of global lawyers and legal professionals who are able to navigate our increasingly complex and interconnected world. Our experiential and comparative approach to international legal and business matters equips LL.M students with both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to thrive at the global intersection of law, technology and the economy. Graduates from our Master in Laws go on to succeed at some of the world’s most prestigious and influential law firms, consultancies and multinational organizations. Discover where your career could take you below.
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BUSINESS LAW
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWOur International Business Law graduates possess the legal, commercial, technological and economic know-how to take on key positions at international law firms of their choosing.
Prospective roles include:
- International corporate lawyer at a multinational law firm
- In-house lawyer in a multinational corporation
- Legal consultant
- Legal expert
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIn a global marketplace, disputes are negotiated and resolved across borders. Our International Dispute Resolution graduates are in prime position to negotiate and resolve conflicts for clients across jurisdictions.
Prospective roles include:
- Associate in Dispute Resolution
- Legal Counsel in Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Litigation Associate
- Lawyer specializing in arbitration law and international trade law
- Lawyer in some of the top arbitration practices
- In-house conflict resolution lawyer at large multinationals
IP & TECH LAW
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY LAWIntellectual property & technology lawyers advise clients on how to register and protect one of their most vital assets: intellectual capital. As data has become the most important currency in our society, these lawyers will find increasingly complex and engaging matters to advise on.
Prospective roles include:
- In-house IP lawyer at global organizations
- IP counsel at a startup
- Data protection and cybersecurity lawyer
- Commercial or competition lawyer
- Specialized lawyer in Entertainment, Media, Art, or Sports Law
“The supreme value of my IE University experience not only in exploring new horizons, but also in giving me purpose, carving my own path and building up a professional profile that is now stronger than ever.”
Raffaele Piemonte, Legal Counsel at Fondazione ENEA Tech78%78% of alumni found employment within 6 months of graduation
54%54% of graduates took on corporate roles, while 23% went into the IP industry
Career Report Master of Laws (LL.M.)
The legal sector is rapidly transforming, and international organizations are in search of professionals who can tackle cross-border challenges. This highly practical program gives students the global skill set needed to thrive in today’s borderless commercial landscape.
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There are more opportunities than ever in international arbitration—and so is the demand for top skills. In this video, IE Law School Professor and Mentor Simón Navarro González (Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP) offers advice for those starting out, while highlighting the value of specialized programs.WHERE OUR LL.M. STUDENTS WORK
Every year, our students are recruited by some of the most important companies and legal firms worldwide. You'll benefit from IE Law School's diversity, with students from different academic backgrounds and sectors.MEET THE STORY OF OUR LL.M. ALUMNI
Every year we receive students from all corners of the world. They come with different aspirations, ideas, and expectations to join an environment defined by its international outlook and rich diversity. Our students are characterized by having a global perspective, motivation towards achieving their personal and professional goals, an entrepreneurial spirit that sparks their creativity, and a profound desire of leaving their mark wherever they go.
Technology & Entrepreneurship – Alejandro Artacho
Alejandro Artacho, alumnus of the LL.M and CEO and Co-founder of Spotahome brought his business idea to life after his time at IE Law School. Nowadays, Spotahome employs directly more than 300 people and indirectly almost 500. It has raised $72M in capital, including a Series B led by Silicon Valley based Kleiner Perkins.
In 2019, Alejandro won the Creators category of the EPIC awards of the Global Alumni Relations Departament. Currently, Artacho is an Adjunct Professor of IE Law School.
IE Law School has an impact in your career
Your law degree will open many doors and the IE Talent & Careers Center will guide you every step of the way and help you make the most of your legal career.
IE Talent & Careers has a twofold commitment. On the one hand they seek to help students take full advantage of their professional opportunities, while on the other they also provide the recruiters who hire our talent with support to provide them access to the profiles that best suit their requirements.
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