Tracks & Specializations

By specializing in Law, Human Rights and Social Justice, the student will develop the strong analytical skills necessary to understand the challenges and stakes in human rights and in the pursue of social justice, such as minority rights law, access to justice, criminal prosecution of human rights violations, gender & child rights, refugees and asylum, among others. The track prepares the student to pursue a career in international organizations, international courts, public servant roles, non-government agencies, or any other position where a deep knowledge of international human rights law and public international law is required. Through a practical approach, the student will also develop the necessary skills to become an advocate for human rights such as leadership, negotiation, persuasion, empathy and public speaking.

By studying this track, students will specialize in the intersection of Law and Business. They will explore the legal implications of globalization and business internationalization through courses such as advanced corporate law, contract drafting, cross-border mergers & acquisitions or international tax planning. This curriculum equips students for careers as transactional lawyers, in-house counsel, or arbitrators. The track’s highly practical approach will help students discover various practice areas in transactional law practiced in law firms and in-house legal departments, as well as understand the needs of businesses to become trusted advisors.

While technology presents enormous opportunities for social change and business disruption, it also poses many legal and ethical challenges. The tech and digital regulatory landscape is changing rapidly. To address this, it’s essential to equip future legal professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand this transforming legal landscape. This track delves deeper into tech and digital regulation, covering areas like data protection, patent and trademark law, cybersecurity and law & policy. In addition, students will gain a strong understanding of key technological developments and how they impact the legal field. The demand for professionals who understand technology and its legal implications is growing rapidly. This track prepares students to thrive in the evolving legal profession.

This track builds on the rigorous intellectual training characteristic of the PPLE. Apply analytical skills and abstract reasoning to address the fundamental questions that arise in other disciplines such as business, computer sciences, politics, law and economics, to name a few. By learning how to adopt logical thinking and present new hypotheses and solutions to problems, the student will be ready to pursue a career in the different fields represented in the program such as policymaking, strategic consultancy, law, economic strategy, and academia. The student can access courses such as applied ethics or moral philosophy so that the student will be able to analyze current issues such as privacy, artificial intelligence, identity, and more.

This track builds upon the legal knowledge students acquire during the first three years of the program. The courses within the track explore different areas of the law, such as International Business Law, Technology & Digital Law, and Human Rights and Social Justice. Students can choose from a wide range of courses that expose them to diverse legal topics and fields with a strong practical and global focus. These courses also develop skills such as argumentation, negotiation, empathy and persuasive communication.

By studying this track, the students will deepen their understanding of Politics and what it takes to develop a career in the international public sphere, exploring complex areas such as international politics, global development and multinational organizations. This track will cover a wide range of challenges that the world is facing, with a special focus on area studies, foreign policy and political theory. The tracks offers popular courses on subjects such as geopolitics, foreign policy, project evaluation and assessment, public diplomacy and nation branding, new technologies, GovTech, and area studies, among others. The student will acquire the skills to spearhead global progress by developing skills such as advocacy, negotiation, persuasion and leadership.

This track builds upon the fundamental economic principles students acquire during the first three years of the program. It equips students with the skills necessary to understand these principles in a complex global environment. Students will have the opportunity to take advanced courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, along with courses on specific topics like economic policy, country risk analysis, digital economics, or strategic economic sectors. These courses all leverage the strong multidisciplinary foundation you’ve built during the first three years. This track is ideal for students interested in pursuing a professional career or further studies in the field of Economy.