Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Careers
Above and beyond borders of a single legal systemCareer opportunities for LL.M. graduates
Liquid Learning at IE University
In this new reality, we understand it’s not always possible to attend class in person. That’s why we developed our Liquid Learning approach, which seamlessly adapts to individual needs and provides equal access to world-class education—whether on campus or online wherever you are.
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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
Career success after your LL.M.
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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