{"id":28946,"date":"2024-11-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=28946"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:58:30","slug":"how-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Work abroad as a lawyer in Spain: How to have your law degree recognized"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Already qualified and want work as a lawyer? Spain could be the destination for you\u2014if you can get the technicalities sorted. Official paperwork can be a headache in any country, and Spain is especially notorious for its long-winded bureaucratic processes. But fear not\u2014we\u2019ve got your back. Let\u2019s break down how to get your law degree officially recognized from Spain\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universidades.gob.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministerio de Universidades<\/a> so you can get ready for postgraduate studies and legal practice under the <em>madrile\u00f1o <\/em>sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-become-a-lawyer-in-spain-what-is-homologation\">How to become a lawyer in Spain: What is &#8220;homologation&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you homologate your degree earned in a country outside of Spain, you are getting your university degree officially approved by the Spanish authorities, in this case the Ministry of Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-1170x779.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-in-spain.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">This means that the government of Spain confirms your degree is legally valid for professional practice across the country.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I access a master\u2019s that will qualify me as a lawyer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how much studying you\u2019ve already done, you may need equivalence, partial validation (<em>convalidaci\u00f3n<\/em>), or full homologation. For students who have started their legal studies abroad and intend to complete them in Spain, partial validation is usually sufficient. For more information on the process of <em>convalidaci\u00f3n, <\/em>you can read our full article about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/focus-and-patience-the-keys-to-getting-your-degree-convalidated-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, however, we\u2019ll be focusing on the process of homologation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For master\u2019s degrees that will qualify you to practice law in Spain, <strong>you will need to fully homologate your bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>. You can do this through the Spanish Ministry of Universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say, for example, that you\u2019re interested in studying our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/law-school\/programs\/double-masters-in-lawyering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Double Master in Lawyering<\/a> here in Madrid. Since law is a regulated profession in Spain, you\u2019ll need to get your bachelor\u2019s degree homologated in order to access the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">Then, if you want to stay in Spain after graduating, this will open up opportunities for legal internships and future job prospects in Spain.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/law-degree-recognized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-get-my-law-degree-officially-recognized\">How do I get my law degree officially recognized?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get your university degree <em>homologado<\/em>, there are quite a few steps to follow. But fear not! We&#8217;ve laid them out for you step by step in case you want to become a lawyer in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gather-your-documents-to-become-a-lawyer-spain-requirements\">Gather your documents to become a lawyer: Spain requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To your law degree officially recognized, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; An official ID<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Your official law degree certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Your official academic transcript with details of study. It should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of your degree program, in academic years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses studied and total weighting of each subject, expressed in either hours or <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ec.europa.eu\/levels\/higher-education\/inclusion-connectivity\/european-credit-transfer-accumulation-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECTS credits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Completed Modelo 790 (with Tasa 107 paid)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educacionyfp.gob.es\/va\/dam\/jcr:4b508867-2ede-4e30-85e4-3320b3e43e45\/solicitud-homologacion-formulario.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Evidence of sufficient linguistic competency in Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Legalize your documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are homologating a law degree <strong>that is not<\/strong> from (or recognized by) a country within the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you will need to legalize your documents. Depending on the eligibility of the country you earned your degree in, you\u2019ll either need to legalize your degree documents by acquiring the Hague Apostille stamp\u2014which is the standard route for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcch.net\/en\/instruments\/conventions\/status-table\/?cid=41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">many countries<\/a> around the world\u2014or otherwise through defined diplomatic channels. You\u2019ll be able to find out which by checking on the official government website of the country that issued or recognized your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Get your documents officially translated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any documents that are not already in Spanish will need to be translated\u2014your degree certificate, transcripts, and birth certificate if necessary. Unfortunately for the multilinguals out there, you can\u2019t just translate your university transcripts yourself. Be sure to get a \u201csworn translation\u201d from a translator registered in Spain. If your translator doesn\u2019t have this special certification, the authorities may reject your translated documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Pay the administrative fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to process your paperwork, you need to pay a specific fee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universidades.gob.es\/portal\/site\/universidades\/menuitem.21ef60083f296675105f2c10026041a0\/?vgnextoid=7845dec5fc9b7710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tasa 107 &#8211; Modelo 790<\/a>). You can do this in-person by taking the fee (\u20ac166.50) <strong>in cash<\/strong> along with the completed <em>modelo<\/em> to most banks in Spain. Here, they will process your payment and stamp your form. Alternatively, you can send the payment from abroad, using the bank information listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universidades.gob.es\/portal\/site\/universidades\/menuitem.21ef60083f296675105f2c10026041a0\/?vgnextoid=7845dec5fc9b7710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD\">here<\/a> under \u2018Pago en el extranjero\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submit your paperwork to the Spanish Ministry of Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re currently located in Spain, you can simply go to any <a href=\"https:\/\/administracion.gob.es\/pagFront\/atencionCiudadana\/oficinas\/encuentraOficina.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public registry<\/a> and submit your paperwork from there. Be sure to bring both originals and photocopies of your certified documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-Spain3.jpg\" alt=\"How to have your law degree officially recognized in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-28951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-Spain3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-Spain3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-Spain3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-have-your-law-degree-officially-recognized-in-Spain3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">You can also carry out the <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.educacion.gob.es\/sede\/login\/inicio.jjsp?idConvocatoria=180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process online<\/a>\u2014but you\u2019ll need to already be registered with a Spanish digital certificate (online ID).<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once successfully submitted, you\u2019ll be given a receipt and case number which you can use to track the process of your application. Keep it safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-patient-when-becoming-a-lawyer-in-spain\">Be patient when becoming a lawyer in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bureaucratic processes can take time, so don\u2019t get too worried if you don\u2019t hear anything for a while. Once a decision has been made, you\u2019ll receive a resolution either by mail or via an online status update attached to your case number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">If approved, all you have to do is pick up your validated law degree at the Subdirecci\u00f3n General de T\u00edtulos in Madrid\u2014and then celebrate with a <em>ca\u00f1a <\/em>or two!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1-585x380.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lawyer-spain-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it: how to make your law degree\u2026well, legal. Happy homologating and good luck becoming a lawyer in Spain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\">Want to be a lawyer? 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