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Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Law

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Duration
5 and a half years (387 ECTS credits)
Centre

School of Law and Social Sciences

Campus de Getafe

Language
Bilingual
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Ana María Garrocho Salcedo 

Bachelor's Degree in Law prepares, together with the Master and the aptitude test, to practise the Lawyer profession in Spain. (Law 34/2006)

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Presentation

The Dual Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies and Law fuses the most competitive education in law with the multidisciplinary nature that inspires degree programs in International Studies at outstanding world universities.

This dual degree completes the specialization in the exercise of the entitled legal professions with other areas that are especially important at an international level. These might include the functioning of the world economy, the economic policy of poverty and inequalities, causes and consequences of migration or climate change policy, among others.

Students can also participate in the Legal Clinic, where they will work on legal assessment free of charge for individuals in situations of special social vulnerability, and in international competitions between law students (MOOT).

These studies include all the content that is taught in both degrees separately. At the end of the program, students will receive two degrees, one in International Studies and another in Law, with the professional advantages that this entails.

Employability and profesional internships

UC3M has agreements with more than 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and access to employment opportunities

94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation, according to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

International Excellence

QS Europe Ranking
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The Global University Employability Ranking and Survey
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Program

Mobility

  • Exchange programs

    Exchange programs

    The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

    The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.

    These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold  (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.

  • European mobility

    European mobility

  • Non european mobility

    Non european mobility

Profile and career opportunities

  • Entry profile

    Entry profile

    Student should have a solid education in history, geography, mathematics, economics and environmental sciences. Additionally, although there is no entrance exam, we recommend a B2 (MCERL) level of English, given that the almost whole courses are taught in English.

    We also appreciate students with initiative, flexibility, organizational working skills, a positive attitude to working in groups, ability to complete tasks under pressure, responsibility and curiosity to apply acquired knowledge in practice. Students should also have sensitivity and curiosity towards the legal, economic, political and social problems of the world today, interest to understand and discuss these problems and challenges from a critical point of view and using, both orally and in written form, distinct qualitative and quantitative skills.

    Application for a place in the degree

  • Graduated profile

    Graduate profile

    The double degree in International Studies and Law is oriented to preparing graduates to pursue careers in these professional fields:

    • Business intelligence and corporate strategy in multinational firms, nation brands, strategic planning for cities and metropolitan areas, etc.
    • Public administrations
    • Political policy analyst
    • International Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations
    • Political parties
    • Political analyst
    • Think-tanks and national and international research centers and observatories
    • Political consulting and strategic communication
    • Investigative journalism
    • Education and research and consulting related to both
    • Practice of law as lawyers, after completing an additional one year Master and the assessment examinations for practicing the profession of law.

    The double degree in International Studies and Law will provide students with the necessary skills to pursue a dynamic and versatile career, with a high capacity to adapt to changes in the labour markets with the profiles we have indicated above and those that are still to be consolidated in the years to come.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Acquire the knowledge, techniques and terminology specific to the field of economics, politics and international relations.

    K2 - Knowledge of the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, and the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.

    K3 - To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.

    K4 - Acquire knowledge of the economic, legal, political and social reality from a comparative perspective.

    K5 - To know the sources of law and the model of freedoms and fundamental rights of the Spanish and international legal systems.

    K6 - To understand the structure of markets and the impact of public intervention on them.

    K7 - To know and understand the main models of political, economic and social organization of States and the processes of change in contemporary societies and politics.

    K8 - To understand the differentiating elements of international problems according to the degree of development of a country.

    K9 - To know the relevant political and sociological theories to understand the structure and functioning of the main socio-political systems.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - Be able to debate and formulate critical reasoning, using precise terminology and specialized resources, on international and global phenomena.

    S2 - Critically relate current and past events and processes.

    S3 - Plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S4 - Use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.

    S5 - Apply knowledge to identify with rigor, precision and scientific objectivity the social processes and possible solutions.

    S6 - Be able to apply the scientific method to the social, political and economic questions posed by the globalized society.

    S7 - Be able to identify, access and manage sources of information relevant to comparative analysis in the field of politics, economics and international relations.

    S8 - Knowing how to propose and use the appropriate tools to solve basic problems of economic, social and political content, especially in the international context.

    S9 - Apply computational tools and specific software for the analysis of political, social and economic problems in the international context.

    S10 - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and knowledge for the elaboration and defense of arguments on topics in their area of study.

    S11 - Ability to discern which quantitative or qualitative research technique is the appropriate one to apply depending on the phenomenon being analyzed.

    S12 - Design and evaluate public policy and management and quality improvement programs in the public and private sectors.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - To know how to analyze, elaborate and defend individually a problem of interdisciplinary field of the Degree applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed in it.

    C2 - Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional environment.

    C3 - Ability to establish good interpersonal communication and to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.

    C4 - Be able to engage in lifelong autonomous learning, enabling them to adapt to new situations.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Law

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Understand basic humanistic content, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary educational profile.

    K2 - Understand democratic principles and values and sustainable development, in particular respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.

    K3 - Master the fundamental concepts and principles of the different sectors of the legal system.

    K4 - Understand the importance of fundamental rights and public freedoms, as well as their scope and content.

    K5 - Understand and integrate the principles and values of the culture of peace.

    K6 - Understand the legal tools and instruments applicable to the interpretation and integration of the legal system, as well as to conflict resolution, in the field of public law.

    K7 - Understand the legal tools and instruments applicable to the interpretation and integration of the legal system, as well as to conflict resolution, in the field of private law.

    K8 - Understand the specific phases, procedures and procedural principles of the different jurisdictional orders.

    K9 - Understand the functioning of institutions such as mediation, auditing and consulting.

    K10 - Understand the institutional organisation of the State and the international and community bodies of which it is a member.

    K11 - Understand the Spanish legal system in relation to European and international law.

    K12 - Understand the ethical dimension of law and the need to act responsibly in the defence of fundamental rights and social justice.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - Plan and organise teamwork by making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S2 - Use information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with academic and professional conventions in the field of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.

    S3 - Apply the necessary skills to search for information in different legal sources (legal, jurisprudential and doctrinal).

    S4 - Apply organisational and critical management skills to legal knowledge.

    S5 - Correctly diagnose legal problems and apply the appropriate tools to solve them.

    S6 - Identify and appropriately use tools for resolving conflicts between individuals.

    S7 - Apply knowledge to identify social processes and possible solutions with rigour, precision and scientific objectivity.

    S8 - Apply social, economic and environmental sensitivity to conflict resolution.

    S9 - Use public speaking and legal argumentation correctly and effectively.

    S10 - Correctly draft and structure legal documents.

    S11 - Work autonomously and respect ethical principles in your work and professional performance.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - Know how to analyse, develop and defend individually a problem within the disciplinary field of the degree programme, applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed there in.

    C2 - Know and be able to manage interpersonal skills relating to initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional field.

    C3- Select and interpret legal and conventional regulations, case law and judicial doctrine applicable to different legal systems.

    C4 - Be able to solve complex legal problems by applying creativity and innovative ideas.

    C5 - Convey legal information clearly, accurately and comprehensibly, both orally and in writing, adapting to different professional contexts.

    C6 - Draft contracts, reports, lawsuits and other legal documents with technical precision.

  • External internships

    External internships

    External internships for the Degree in International Studies:

    This is a selection where students of this degree can do their internships:

    • Pricewaterhousecoopers Auditores S.L.
    • CSIC-IEGD
    • Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Economícos (OCDE)
    • Everis
    • MAEC
    • Fundación Mujeres por Africa
    • Grupo Telecopy Cartera Empresarial S.L.
    • Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias
    • Instituto Elcano de Estudios Estratégicos
    • CSIC
    • Grupo Acciona
    • Auren Consultores SP SPL
    • Schottel GmbH
    • CSIC-Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos
    • ONG Acción Contra el Hambre
    • ONG Movimiento ATD Cuarto Mundo

    External Internships for the Degree in Law:

    Public Organizations:

    • Secretaría General Técnica del Ministerio de Justicia
    • Gabinete Técnico del Tribunal Supremo
    • Audiencia Nacional
    • Juzgados de primera instancia (Getafe Leganés)
    • Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad de la CAM
    • Abogacía General de la CAM
    • Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid. Servicios de Orientación Jurídica. Extranjería

    Law firms and private entities:

    • Cuatrecasas
    • Sánchez Blanco y Ruiz-Giménez
    • International Lawyers and Legal Advisors
    • Schiller Abogados y Rechtsanwaelte
    • Boston Consulting Group 
    • Garrido Asesores Fiscales
    • Ramón y Cajal Abogados

    Legal departments of NGOs:

    • CEAR
    • CERMI
    • Fundación Secretariado Gitano
  • Career opportunities

    Career Opportunities

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in International Studies:

    International Studies is oriented to preparing graduates to pursue careers in these professional fields:

    • Business intelligence and corporate stetegy in multinational firms, nation brands, strategic planning for cities and metropolitan areas, etc.
    • Public administrations
    • Internacional Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations
    • Political parties
    • Think-tanks and national and international research centers and observatories
    • Political consulting and strategic communication
    • Investigative journalism
    • Education and research and consulting related both

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in Law:

    Graduates of the degree can carry out their professional activities in the following areas:

    • Lawyer
    • Industrial property agent
    • Legal advisor
    • Labor advisor
    • Labor auditor
    • Family mediator
    • Solicitor
    • Human resources technician
    • Compliace manager
    • Senior technician in occupational risk prevention
    • Property, mercatile and movable property register
    • Administrative manager
    • State lawyer
    • Public prosecutor
    • Judge or magistrate
    • Notary public
    • Court clek
    • Civil administrator of the State
    • Diplomat
    • Inspector of the National Police Corps
    • Military legal corps
    • Labor inspector
    • Treasury inspector or technician

    This degree alloes access to the Master's Degree, which qualifies for the practice os law in Spain

Study in english

Bilingual studies

This degree courses in English and Spanish. In the courses taught in English there aren't groups in Spanish, so there isn't possibility to choose the language in which you will carry out your studies. You must take into mind that:

  • In groups in English, all works (classes, drills, exercises, tests, etc.) will be conducted in English.
  • Along the first year, it must be established an English B2 level, performing a test, providing one of the supported official certificates or any way determined by the university. In the first weeks of the course will inform students how they can prove their level.
  • After completing the studies, in your DS will appear a mention of bilingual studies.

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Faculty

Scientific activity is a fundamental element of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which is the top university in Spain in terms of six-year research periods obtained by its faculty. This is composed of internationally renowned scientists integrating leading research groups in project management and resource attraction at national and European level. The commitment to research translates into a significant scientific production and a strong international orientation, with professors who carry out top-level research and contribute to high-impact publications.

This first-rate scientific activity is complemented by experienced professionals who work part-time at the university, facilitating a direct connection between the university and the economic environment.

https://www.uc3m.es/research

⚙  104,34 M€ Secured funding

👥 140 Research groups

📖 79 Registered patents and software

☂  12 Spin-offs

📖 2.452 Articles published

Source: 2023-2024 Annual Research and Transfer Report

List of teaching staff for the Bachelor's Degree (in alphabetical order)

Schedules

Quality

Facts about this bachelor's degree

Year of implementation: 2015

Places offered:

  • Getafe Campus: 68

Official Code: 7000618

Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry 

Bachelor Degree Quality Indicators

Labor insertion on the Degree

Evaluation and monitoring

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Law

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in International Studies

Report of modifications and acreditations of the Bachelor's Degree in Law

Report of modifications and acreditations of Bachelor's Degree in International Studies

System of Internal Quality Assurance

Departments involved in teaching

In the Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Law teach subjects the following University departments:

Teaching staff and teaching plan

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies