{"id":39308,"date":"2025-04-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=39308"},"modified":"2026-04-19T23:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:56:14","slug":"international-relations-law-dual-degree-ie-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/international-relations-law-dual-degree-ie-university\/","title":{"rendered":"International relations &amp; law: Dual degree insights with Filipe Serrano"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>International relations and law are critical fields that shape the modern world. Which is why we&#8217;ve decided to merge these two disciplines together into one complete program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to see how Filipe Serrano combined both in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/masters\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-master-in-international-relations-master-of-laws-llm\/#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual Degree Master in International Relations + Master of Laws (LL.M.)<\/a>\u2014and set himself up for career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-a-dual-degree\">Why choose a dual degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filipe\u2019s journey began after completing his undergraduate law degree in Portugal, during which time he found a passion for international dispute resolution\u2014particularly in arbitration, mediation and negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"h-i-sought-a-master-s-program-that-would-complement-my-legal-background-while-simultaneously-enhancing-it-with-a-strong-international-outlook\">&#8220;I sought a master&#8217;s program that would complement my legal background while simultaneously enhancing it with a strong international outlook.\u201d<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"39458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dual-degree-law-international-relations.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dual-degree-law-international-relations.png 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dual-degree-law-international-relations-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dual-degree-law-international-relations-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dual-degree-law-international-relations-585x379.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dual Degree program stood out for its \u201cdiverse and highly interdisciplinary curriculum,\u201d allowing him to develop expertise in international disputes alongside essential topics like ethical discourse and public policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-dual-degree-structure-benefit-your-career\">How does the dual degree structure benefit your career?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The intensive Dual Degree takes place over 22 months, challenging students to broaden their horizons and tackle pressing global issues. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Relations<\/a> covers key areas like Geopolitics and Diplomacy, International Economics &amp; Business and Global Governance. Additionally, students can specialize in specific geographical regions, engage in language studies and complete hands-on final projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/why-study-a-master-in-international-relations-explore-the-roles-you-could-take-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Relations<\/a>, students transition to the Master of Laws (LL.M.), which provides deep legal expertise paired with broader skills. Filipe appreciates the program\u2019s flexibility, as it allows him to pursue specialized diplomas in areas like International Business Law or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/career-tips-for-international-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Dispute Resolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The program stood out for its diverse and highly interdisciplinary curriculum,&#8221; says Filipe. &#8220;And the IE Law School research labs like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawtomation.ie.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawtomation<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cee.ie.edu\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Center for European Studies<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/lawahead-center\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LawAhead Center on the Legal Profession<\/a> are vibrant hubs for academic research and knowledge exchange.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-our-teaching-methods-enhance-your-skills\">How do our teaching methods enhance your skills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A key differentiator between IE University and other institutions is its focus on hands-on learning. Filipe found value in the practice-oriented experiences at both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Politics, Economics &amp; Global Affairs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/law-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Law School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amongst these experiences, Filipe highlights the legal clinic and opportunities to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/work-at-nato-job-advice-politics-economics-global-affairs\/\">NGOs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-to-start-a-startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">startups<\/a>. These experiences taught him to apply legal theories to real-world scenarios, developing essential skills in legal analysis and public speaking. &#8220;Studying at IE allows us to tackle issues head-on,&#8221; Filipe says, citing his experience in the Capstone Project with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"h-this-helped-him-address-tangible-real-world-problems-the-kind-of-hands-on-learning-that-s-core-to-our-teaching-methodology\">This helped him address tangible, real-world problems\u2014the kind of hands-on learning that&#8217;s core to our teaching methodology.<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"39460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internationa-relations-dual-degree.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internationa-relations-dual-degree.png 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internationa-relations-dual-degree-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internationa-relations-dual-degree-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internationa-relations-dual-degree-585x379.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hands-on learning also incorporates the peerless network that students gain at IE University. Filipe enjoyed close contact with experienced professors throughout, affirming that their real-world knowledge \u201cmassively surpassed\u201d his expectations. Filipe also enjoyed the vibrant campus life and abundance of clubs and organizations that cater to diverse interests. This environment feeds into the dynamics of modern international relations and law, helping students prepare for multicultural work environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead-to-a-career-in-international-relations-amp-law\">Looking ahead to a career in international relations &amp; law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filipe envisions a career where he can apply his acquired skills in an impact-oriented setting. &#8220;I aim to work in a multicultural environment where I can apply my international legal expertise effectively,&#8221; he expresses. 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