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Dual Degree in Laws and International Relations
IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…
able to solve complex problems by understanding different cultures, economic challenges and political interests within different legal frameworks. Students should also be able to understand the legal context surrounding social changes, innovation and emerging technologies.
LOOKING FOR…
a challenging academic program with a focus on public law. This program will prepare students to enter the world of law, building on their critical thinking abilities to aid in defending human rights and building a better world.
TO BECOME…
- a diplomat
- a human rights lawyer
- a foreign policy consultant
- an international criminal lawyer
- an international arbitration lawyer
- an NGO advocate.
The Dual Degree in Laws & International Relations offers a comprehensive and practical program focused on the fundamentals of international affairs and global law. You will acquire a multicultural viewpoint, crisis management skills and conflict resolutions skills, allowing you to provide solutions that address issues on a global scale. If you want to practice in the legal public field, this demanding program will prepare you to play a leading role in the areas of international law and the global political arena, addressing today's most challenging issues. The program combines the expertise of two prestigious schools: the IE Law School and the IE School of Global Public Affairs.
**Students who complete a Dual Degree at IE University receive two undergraduate diplomas upon graduation. Both programs are fully compliant with the Bologna Process and are accredited by the Spanish Government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
PROGRAM
Undergraduate Degrees
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGE
English
LOCATION
Segovia and Madrid
Location
You can study the Dual Degree in Laws and International Relations in Segovia and Madrid. If you decide to start in Segovia, you will spend the first two years at the campus in Segovia, before moving to Madrid for your third, fourth and fifth years. If you start the program in Madrid, however, you will spend all five years of the program in the Spanish capital.
MAP YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS
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IMPACT AT A GLOBAL SCALE
You will learn to understand globalization and understand the diplomatic relations between different regions. You will develop strong persuasion and negotiation skills, to address multicultural problems and craft solutions. In this program you will learn the skills to analyze and understand how law impacts the economical, international and public fields. You will have a global mindset prepared to take actions within the different jurisdictions and regions. You will have the skills to manage a multicultural corporation and harness the different legal systems.
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BE READY FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES
This program is vanguard and in constant development to keep up with the changing reality of today’s legal framework. Law is constantly being redefined by advances in fields like economics, politics, and tech. You will be prepared to face the challenges of the future and bring effective solutions.
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LEARN FROM EXPERT FACULTY
IE University’s faculty is comprised of excellent academics and experienced professionals who bring real-world expertise to the classroom and have close ties to the legal world. You will have classes with outstanding lawyers, influential leaders and prestigious academics. Allowing you to be on-hand to legal and global affairs and providing a real-world context.
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BUILD YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS
Customize your study path to reach your career goals. Our faculty provide guidance and resources to help you realize your full potential. You have the flexibility to choose internships, exchange programs, and initiatives, like Law Unplugged, which prepare you to face real-world professional challenges.
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EARN TWO FULLY ACCREDITED DEGREES
Both bachelor’s degrees in Laws and International Relations are fully compliant with the Bologna Process and accredited by the Government of Spain and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Start your career with a competitive edge by earning two bachelor’s degrees upon graduation.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
STUDY AN INTEGRATED DEGREE
Based on core modules that lead students through an integrated study plan, this degree merges the disciplines of law and international relations. Students will undertake a range of courses that are specifically designed to ensure a coherent and integrated learning experience. In the first year, you will undertake foundation modules that teach a broad understanding of both disciplines. From the second year onwards, you will then take a closer look at topics related to globalization, international affairs, conflict resolution and public law.
BROADEN YOUR LEGAL CAREER SCOPE
This is a challenging program that will give you a unique and competitive profile in the legal field. You will acquire the complete knowledge of comparative law and international relations. This program will prepare you to understand global complexities and will help you develop strong persuasion and negotiation skills. The program takes a comprehensive look at international relations as a global discipline, drawing on many fields such as political science, economics, law, and the role of multilateral organizations, states, and the corporate world in shifting the international order. With the in-depth view of the legal rules and the knowledge underpinning the legal global economic thinking, you will become a disruptive leader in this field.
STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OF LAW
At IE University we believe that innovation and technology play a fundamental role in redefining today’s world. We strive to implement the most recent trends within our academic community, providing our students with the best tools available to adapt to today’s fast paced world. The legal industry is facing significant advancements due to up and coming technologies, and at IE we provide our students with the necessary skills to face and adapt to these changes.
OPEN DOORS WITH A GLOBAL MINDSET
During this program you will learn to approach global complex problems from a holistic point of view. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the legal and global issues that are happening in today’s world. You will be prepared to face the multicultural and international challenges present in the world today, allowing you to reach the best possible solution. You will become a citizen of the world with classmates and connections from all areas of the world. Having a worldwide view will offer endless opportunities to practice law in the global arena.
MEET OUR STUDENTS!
Our students represent the best of who we are. Discover their IE University experience.
Cheyenne Uribe
This young Swiss student lived in several countries across Europe, Africa, and America before moving to Segovia where she’s studying a Dual Degree in Law and International Relations. This young girl has raw talent; she’s intellectually gifted with a real flair for languages. She can speak English, Spanish, and German fluently, plus she’s able to understand French.
Learn more about her globla view of the world