Programs in Law, International Affairs & Public Policy
Programs in Law, International Affairs & Public Policy
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS IN LAW, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY ALL ABOUT?
Globalization is transforming our world, driven by technological advancements and impacting everything from geopolitics to socioeconomic norms.
With traditional approaches failing to meet organizational needs, a new generation of diversely skilled legal and international-relations professionals are looking beyond borders to find more dynamic solutions.
The Law, International Affairs & Public Policy programs have been specifically designed to provide cutting-edge training that responds to this new context. Positioned at the intersection of law, international affairs, public policy, management and technology, this area combines these interconnected fields to provide modern leaders with the tools for impact. Alongside the comparative methodology in all legal programs, you will graduate with the skill set to drive change across the public, private and non-profit sectors.
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If you see our changing dynamic as an opportunity to drive progress, these programs can provide the tools of change.
Reasons to choose a program in Law, International Affairs & Public Policy
A wholly international scope
The international mindset across this area is evident in our extensive exchange network with institutions such as Sciences Po, Tilburg University and University of St. Gallen—to name a few—alongside research initiatives that grow our knowledge base, international reputation and expert network. What’s more, the comparative law methodology in all legal programs has been specifically designed to teach global and universal concepts by comparing different legal systems.
Benefit from global partnerships
Our exclusive partnerships with leading organizations in the field provide a real-world view of today’s sector reality. Alliances with institutions such as the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (Apsia), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Bar Association (IBA), and the Law Schools Global League truly allow our students to stand out in a competitive environment.
Learn from a top faculty
At IE University, our faculty features academics and professionals with extensive experience in big businesses, international organizations, law firms and consulting firms. Representing both the public and private sector, their experience at institutions ranging from Deloitte and Save the Children to Google and the UN provide unrivaled insights and networking opportunities for all program participants.
Experience both the public and private sector
Across all programs, this area is characterized by its close ties to the real world, providing the skills to make an impact from day one. Through close partnerships with institutions, consultancy firms and law firms within the public and private sphere, you will have the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with leading sector players—while gaining key insights to stand out in a fast-paced context.
Leverage the power of tech and business
The importance of technology cannot be understated as individuals with the right tech skill set are better able to impact the world and achieve their ambitions. However, fully leveraging the power of technology requires having a strong background in business best practices. Across all programs in this area, the interplay between business management and technology is always present, providing students with an essential added advantage over the competition.
LAW, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY Programs
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Our innovative Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) trains corporate lawyers who can work with international clients in cross-border transactions and become leaders in their organizations and in society.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE)
The Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics is an applied and multidisciplinary degree for those wanting to learn about the system dynamics underpinning how the world works.
This bachelor is a hands-on program that prepares students for a career in the international public and private sectors. Our international environment and outlook shapes global citizens, able to adapt to diversity and engage in complex economic, political and social dynamics.
In this rigorous and challenging program students study economics, political science, behavioral science and modern applied technology to analyze the new reality of economics and how it affects the social systems in which we live and work.
Dual Degree in Business Administration + International Relations
The Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations offers a comprehensive and practical study of international affairs and solid business skills that will give you a global perspective of economic, political and social interactions.
This program prepares students for a range of careers in law and business, and to work in a dynamic corporate environment. This program is marked by the fundamental elements of IE University: academic excellence, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an international environment.
This program offers a practical degree, focused on the fundamentals of international affairs and global law. You will acquire critical thinking skills along with the credentials required for legal practice, allowing you to provide solutions that address issues on a global scale.
Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics + Data & Business Analytics
This program encourages students to understand social environments and make data-driven decisions to impact societies and organizations. Students will gain strong analytical skills by experimenting with the latest data technologies and tools applied to the philosophical, political, legal, and economic fields.
Dual Degree in Economics + International Relations
The Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations is a rigorous and challenging program where students obtain solid economic foundations combined with global geopolitics, powered by advanced analytical technologies and tools.
As the legal sector transforms, lawyers need to become more dynamic with a broad skill set to complement their legal expertise. The Master of Laws responds to this environment, offering legal professionals the opportunity to either gain a General LL.M. or specialize in International Business Law, International Dispute Resolution, or Intellectual Property and Technology Law.
The program is business-law focused and covers American Common Law, its application in international practice and management essentials, vital to the practice of law for business clients.
Whether you’re starting to reshape the compliance culture in your organization or launching a new career path, this advanced program should be your next step. Offered in a part-time format, the master takes a global, inclusive approach to helping professionals from all backgrounds develop a sophisticated understanding of business ethics, compliance strategies and the international legal framework.
Divided into three main blocks—Law for Tech, Tech for Law, Digital Business Transformation—this program, responds to the market demand for expert legal professionals with tech expertise. Developed in collaboration with IE’s School of Human Sciences & Technology, students also get the opportunity to take part in two in-person residential periods in Madrid and Israel, alongside a network-expanding virtual experience in Silicon Valley.
El programa permite al estudiante desarrollar tanto sus habilidades tributarias y jurídicas como otras de las que ha de estar dotado un asesor fiscal. El programa proporciona conocimientos de los distintos sistemas tributarios nacional e internacionales y una completa formación empresarial a través del Módulo MBA.
Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas Part-Time (LL.M.)
El Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas Part-Time (LL.M.) está diseñado para aquellos abogados que buscan renovar y ampliar sus competencias jurídicas compatibilizando su vida laboral con un máster oficial y de prestigio en el sector que les permitirá poder afrontar los nuevos retos profesionales.
The Master in International Relations trains professionals in the dynamics that shape global affairs and provides them with the ideas and tools required to effectively lead government agencies, corporations, civil society and multilateral organizations in a fast-changing environment.
DURATION
10 months
LANGUAGE
English
LOCATION
with a one-week fieldtrip to Brussels and the OECD Headquarters in Paris
IE's School of Global and Public Affairs and the United Nations System Staff College have partnered to provide world-class training for professionals who want to tackle the complex challenges associated with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Students of the Master in International Development will receive world-class training that will enable them to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental prosperity around the world.
The IE University Master in Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals who are prepared to lead and innovate in a world of exponential change. Whether you work in public affairs, government, consultancy, or nonprofits, your keen interest in leadership and innovation comes from a desire to improve the lives of citizens around the world.
The Executive Master in International Trade is a window into the disruptive role of innovation and emerging technologies in international businesses, and the associated challenges and opportunities for companies that want to expand their international footprint.
IE Business School and Brown University together into unique alliance to offer a world-recognized joint Executive MBA. Immerse yourself into a transnational experience that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional business education. We offer a unique formula for unique mindset who seek to inspire those around them and disrupt the future of business.
Doble Máster en Abogacía y Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas (LL.M.)
El programa ofrece una visión actual del mundo tributario, jurídico y empresarial, transformando al alumno y dotándole de las herramientas y habilidades necesarias para prestar un servicio de asesoramiento fiscal de primer nivel. La formación técnica y fiscal del programa se complementa con el Módulo MBA y el Módulo LegalTech.
Doble Máster en Abogacía y Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas (LL.M.)
El programa proporciona una formación práctica que permite al alumno profundizar en todas las áreas que exige el asesoramiento jurídico de empresas en la actualidad. La formación técnica y jurídica del programa se complementa con el Módulo MBA y el Módulo LegalTech.
Doble Máster en Abogacía y Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas Bilingüe (LL.M.)
El programa ofrece un enfoque internacional y multidisciplinar, proporcionando al alumno el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para prestar un servicio de asesoramiento jurídico cada vez más complejo y global. La formación técnica del programa se complementa con el Módulo MBA y el Módulo LegalTech.
Doble Máster en Abogacía y Emprendimiento y Tecnología (LL.M.)
El programa ofrece un enfoque vanguardista y multidisciplinar, proporcionando al alumno las herramientas para liderar la adaptación de las nuevas herramientas tecnológicas a los nuevos retos jurídicos y a la profesión de la abogacía. La formación técnica y emprendedora del programa se complementa con el Módulo MBA y el Módulo LegalTech.
International MBA + Máster en Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas (LL.M.)
Adquiere una perspectiva global sobre el funcionamiento de los sistemas jurídicos y fiscales a la vez que desarrollas habilidades estratégicas necesarias para impulsar la innovación y tener éxito en el disruptivo mundo de los negocios de hoy en día.
International MBA + Master in International Development
The Dual Degree pairs IE Business School’s flagship International MBA with the innovative Master in International Development, designed by IE School of Global & Public Affairs in close collaboration with the United Nations System Staff College. Students will explore every facet of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its five critical dimensions—people, prosperity, planet, peace, and partnership—to understand the UN’s comprehensive roadmap to a more sustainable future
International MBA + Master in International Relations
If you’re drawn not only to global affairs, but also to the rapidly evolving world of business, this Dual Degree program could be the perfect fit. It combines IE Business School’s highly renowned International MBA with the Master in International Relations from IE School of Global and Public Affairs. In less than two years, you’ll build a solid foundation in the most important aspects of business administration and management, plus a thorough understanding of international affairs, strategic diplomacy and comparative regional studies.
This innovative Dual Degree matchs a deep understanding of international law with the essential management tools needed to lead companies forward through an increasingly complex global economy. Students in these programs combine IE Business School’s top-ranked International MBA with one of IE Law School’s prestigious full-time LL.M.s to truly set themselves apart in the competitive job market.
Master in International Relations + Master of Laws (LL.M.)
By completing the Master in International Relations & the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Dual Degree, you will become an outstanding professional who combines a solid global affairs foundation with a comprehensive legal perspective. At IE we train our students not only to become experts in the field of Business Law but also conscientious international-oriented leaders who have the necessary skills to manage global operations and challenges with a more sustainable business approach.
Máster en Management + Máster en Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas (LL.M.)
Esta doble titulación permite a los jóvenes profesionales a comprender en profundidad las necesidades de sus clientes para ofrecerles el mejor asesoramiento legislativo en temas fiscales y empresariales de alta complejidad.
Master in Management + Master in International Development
This Dual Degree has been designed by the IE School of Global & Public affairs in conjunction with IE Business School, and in close collaboration with the United Nations System Staff College. Thanks to this dynamic mix of expertise, students will have access to cutting-edge insights into every aspect of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, while also gaining the practical business, project management and leadership skills to build an actionable roadmap for a more sustainable future.
Master in Management + Master in International Relations
A Dual Degree in Management and International Relations will bolster your career prospects by making you stand out as a professional who is exceptionally ambitious, capable and culturally aware. After completing two internationally renowned postgraduate degree programs in less than two years, you’ll be ready to face any challenge the world throws at you.
In today’s globalized world, international transactions inevitably transcend jurisdictions. This Dual Degree is designed for ambitious recent graduates who are ready to confront this new reality and kick-start their legal careers. Students in these programs earn two renowned degrees from IE Business School and IE Law School, gaining not only international legal expertise but also the management skills needed to lead teams and drive positive change.
After completing this comprehensive and multi- layered course, participants will have the right mindset, skills, knowledge and network that are needed to success in the fiercely changing and ultra-competitive legal market.
Vivimos una época en la que es fundamental conjugar la competitividad y agilidad para hacer negocios y crear productos y servicios, además de diseñar controles precisos para cumplir las normas, minimizar los riesgos y garantizar el trabajo ético de la organización. Este programa trata de aportar un mayor conocimiento de las materias que abarca actualmente el Compliance.
Programa Superior de Asesoría Fiscal para Profesionales
La fiscalidad es una realidad que nos afecta a todos, tanto personas físicas como jurídicas. El Programa Superior de Asesoría Fiscal para Profesionales permitirá al alumno dominar los impuestos y sus procedimientos de cara al asesoramiento y gestión de los problemas tributarios, así como a aplicar esquemas complejos de planificación patrimonial, tanto de sociedades como de grupos de sociedades, a nivel nacional e internacional.
Al finalizar el curso el alumno dominará las reestructuraciones complejas en entornos distress, las principales estructuras de refinanciación y reestructuración de deuda en fase pre-concursal y concursal, tanto de sociedades como de grupos de sociedades, todo ello de la mano de socios de grandes despachos y de los mejores especialistas del sector.
El conocimiento de los distintos impuestos internacionales exige un estudio profundo y continuo, incluso para los profesionales que trabajan a diario con los tributos de forma sectorial, ya que se trata de una materia en la que se producen numerosas reformas anuales. El Programa de Fiscalidad Global te permitirá profundizar en el derecho tributario, y dominar los impuestos y sus procedimientos desde una perspectiva global.
El programa abarca dos ámbitos: uno relativo a las operaciones más frecuentes, que son las compras de empresas tradicionales por corporaciones absorbentes; y otro relativo a operaciones más avanzadas entre agentes económicos de talla similar. En ambos casos, se describen los instrumentos empleados y el derecho mercantil y societario que regula estas operaciones.
LAW, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY CAREER PATH
The Law, International Affairs & Public Policy programs provide an eclectic mix of complementary and transversal skills to produce leaders capable of making a difference in a broad range of sectors. Alongside aid from IE University’s Talent & Careers Department—which focuses on providing connections and developing recruitment potential—students are in a strong position to gain employment in their chosen field.
Future law, international affairs and public policy career roles include:
Roles associated with the legal world
✓ In-house Lawyer ✓ Legal Expert in International Organization ✓ Chief Digital Officer of a Law Firm ✓ Legal Tech Entrepreneur ✓ Dispute Resolution Lawyer ✓ Global Compliance Auditor
✓ Global Risk Officer
Roles associated with the international affairs world
✓ International Development Specialist ✓ Head of Operations ✓ Policy and Planning Officer ✓ Corporate Social Responsibility Manager ✓ Consultant ✓ Project Manager ✓ Market Research Analyst
Law, International Affairs & Public Policy Sectors
A number of sectors will be open to you from these programs, in both public and private sectors:
Top law firms
International Organizations
Multinationals in every sector
Consulting firms
Global Tech Leaders
Local and central governments
Leading Charities
Your own startup
SIGNIFICANCE AND PROMINENCE IN THE LAW, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY WORLD
We provide our students with an exceptional and unique opportunity to remain in direct and constant contact with the best national and international companies, law firms and organizations. As soon as our students begin their studies, they are immersed in the corporate world, allowing them to become professionals ready to stand out in the sector.
In 2021, the global legal services market is projected to recover and reach 767.1 billion U.S. dollars after the COVID-19 outbreak
19%
of in-house legal teams are well-prepared to support enterprise digital transformation
25%
of companies expect an increase in time spent on compliance in the next three years
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Tackling climate change through trade agreements
The potential of international trade agreements in holding countries more accountable and tackling the negative effects of climate change is increasingly evident. Currently, the EU makes participation in the Paris climate agreement a requirement when making new agreements. However, there is still progress to be made as many of these commitments are not legally binding to the same extent as other factors and their effectiveness is in dispute.
Data privacy in Europe
In the wake of COVID-19, attitudes to governments sharing health records with private corporations like Google have shifted. While 55% of EU citizens were against sharing of health data before the pandemic, concern is decreasing—especially if it helps the development of new treatments. In Spain, 67% of the population is now willing to share their data, signalling that data privacy will continue to be important in the future of our democratic system.
The political effect of tech progress
The rapid pace of technological advancement is likely to disenfranchise workers from more traditional industries. We can already see this in the global rise of nationalism, such as the Trump administration and Brexit, and Europeans' support (75% in total) for intervention in tech advancement. The answer to this change can be found in education, as a more highly skilled workforce will better adapt to the change, moderating the political reaction.
The changing nature of legal education
As globalization redefines the international landscape, the way legal professionals learn must also change. Legal education is traditionally inward-looking, constrained by regional jurisdictions and practices. The new broad reality calls for a rethink of these approaches, with more focus on technological innovation and problem-solving. This trend toward a more holistic, “practice-ready” approach is helping to fill the demand in an evolving sector.
"IE’s teaching methodology pursues and approaches both soft and hard skills. The connections made with your peers are strong, forming bonds of friendship and potential business partners. It makes the whole experience worthwhile and remarkable. I believe that my career path has changed quite drastically, and the program left me on the right track to embracing an ever-changing landscape."
