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Dual Bachelor in Law and Economics

Derecho economía
Duration
5 and a half years (375 ECTS credits)
Centre

School of Law and Social Sciences

Campus de Getafe

Language
Bilingual, Spanish
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Jualiana Rodríguez Rodrigo

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Presentation

The Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Economics is geared towards students who wish to receive a competitive education in the areas of law and economics at the national as well as international level.

This dual degree completes the specialization in the exercise of entitled legal professions with solid knowledge with which to tackle increasingly complex economic situations and evaluate their possible effects on different public or private policies.

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

These studies are taught in a bilingual mode and include all the content that is taught in both degree programs separately. At the end of the program, students will receive two degrees, one in Law and another in Economics, 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
QS Graduate Employability Ranking
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

    The dual degrees or double degrees in Law-Economics and Law-Business Administration aim to offer students an education that is comprehensive but mixed or heterogeneous. Thus, due to this mixed or heterogeneous component, in the previous educational stage, students need to have had a mixed focus: both humanities oriented (especially useful for the subjects corresponding to the Law degree, although not absolutely essential), and a solid education in mathematics (for later development and extension in the various subjects corresponding to the degrees in Economics and Business Administration). In any case, students must possess a capacity for logical and abstract reasoning and a clear capability for critical reasoning.

    It is of no less importance that students enter University with an entrepreneurial spirit and clear enthusiasm for learning and applying knowledge. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the students are aware that their day to day work (and not just class attendance) is what will enable them to reach the objectives of the dual degrees. Also a clear capacity for oral and written expression and analysis and synthesis are required.

    Application for a place in the degree

  • Graduate profile

    Graduate profile

    Due to the mixed component of the Dual Degrees or Double Degrees in Law-Economics and Law-Business Administration, this comprehensive education the Graduate profile is tremendously versatile.

    Dual Degree graduates can work professionally both in the public and private sectors. In this regard, they have the advantages inherent in holding two official degrees, and, depending on their preference, they can orient their professional career towards the fields of law or economics-business or both, as they have knowledge that those who only hold one degree do not have.

    Thus, the profile of graduates, on the one hand, is identical to that of Law Degree graduates and, with the exception of lawyers or prosecutors (given that as of 2011 Law graduates will no longer be able to enter these professions directly from an undergraduate degree, but will have to do a postgraduate degree), they can carry out all those professional activities related to the legal world. The enormous number of competitive examinations open to graduates is especially noteworthy. These are examinations in areas such as judicature, notaries, prosecution, state legal service, etc…. for which, in some cases, knowledge in Economics and/or Business Administration can prove very useful and place them in a privileged position in comparison with their competitors.

    Furthermore, focusing on the economics-business branch, graduates leave the University with the possibility of carrying out any job within the area of business management or management of public institutions, and that is not including the fact that they also have sufficient capability to create and manage companies of their own. And, in the same way, the rigorous legal knowledge they have makes it possible for them to professionally advise companies on legal matters from a privileged position in comparison with their competitors.

    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.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Understand democratic principles and values, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals, with special emphasis on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, gender equality, nondiscrimination, universal accessibility principles, and the fight against climate change.

    K2 - To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.

    K3 - Acquire knowledge of the theories and techniques specific to Economics, employing appropriate terminology and the scientific method.

    K4 - To understand the functioning of the economy as the efficient allocation of scarce resources, including the importance of equity.

    K5 - Know quantitative and qualitative research techniques, and be able to discern which are the most appropriate to apply in the field of economics.

    K6 - Comprehend the economic and social impact of various public policies on different agents and in diverse socioeconomic contexts.

    K7 - Understand the economic variables that regulate the economy and govern the behaviour of agents.

    K8 - Understanding economic institutions.

    K9 - Identify the economic, political, and social framework for the activities of various economic, political, or social agents.

    K10 - Understand the fundamental elements of the economic environment from the perspective of different theories and various economic agents.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - To plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S2 - Exploit information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and adhering to academic and professional conventions within the field of study, with the ability to evaluate the reliability and quality of the information.

    S3 - Apply the knowledge acquired in the degree program to rigorously, accurately, and scientifically identify socioeconomic processes and propose potential solutions.

    S4 - Manage and develop autonomous learning within the field of Economics.

    S5 - Formulate, debate, and defend critical and ethical arguments related to Economics.

    S6 - Identify, collect, interpret and manage relevant information on economic issues, using the appropriate concepts and methodologies of analysis.

    S7 - Design economic and social programs to address the needs of economic agents.

    S8 - Formally representing economic decision-making processes.

    S9 - Derive relevant economic information from the data, and be able to process it to answer the questions of interest.

    S10 - Prepare advisory reports for economic agents relevant to decision-making.

    S11 - Describe and analyze economic problems within a specific social context.

    S12 - Model and quantitatively interpret specific economic issues.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - Develop interpersonal skills such as initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional domain.

    C2 - Communicate effectively to different audiences knowledge, methodologies, ideas and solutions in the field of study.

    C3 - Independently develop and defend a problem within the disciplinary scope of the degree, proposing wellfounded solutions through the application of the knowledge, skills, tools, and strategies acquired or developed throughout the degree program.

    C4 - Solve economic models of interest from both theoretical and numerical perspectives.

    C5 - Use appropriate statistical and econometric tools to address and solve economic problems.

    C6 - Integrate democratic principles and values, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals, into the professional sphere.

  • External internships

    External internships

    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 y Léganes)
    • 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:

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

    Legal departments of NGOs:

    • CEAR
    • CERMI
    • Fundación Secretariado Gitano

    External Internships for the Degree in Economics:

    • Acciona S.A.
    • Accenture S.L. Soc Unipersonal
    • Aegon Administración y Servicios A.I.E.
    • Afi Analistas Financieros Internacionales S.A.
    • Allianz Compañia de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A.
    • Amazon Spain Services S.L.
    • Banco de España
    • Banco Santander S.A.
    • BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Agentaria S.A.
    • BME Bolsas y Mercados Españoles Servicios Corporativos
    • Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de Madrid
    • Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia CNMC
    • Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores CNMV
    • Telefónica de España S.A.U. / Movistar
  • Career opportunities

    Salidas profesionales

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in Law:

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

    • Lawyer
    • Industrial property agent
    • Legal advisor
    • Labor advisor
    • Labor auditor
    • Family mediator
    • Solicitor
    • Human resources technician
    • Compliance manager
    • Senior technician in ocupation risk prevention
    • Property, mercantile 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 allows access to the master's degree, wich qualifies for the practice of law in Spain.

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in Economics:

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

    • Study and planning services
    • Market research technician
    • Corporate social responsability technician
    • Analyst in international trade studies
    • Specialist in baking regulation
    • Specialist in baking transparency and market conduct
    • Tax inspector
    • Tax and acconsulting consulting

Study in english

Studies with bilingual option

In this degree, the university offers the opportunity to study in English more than half of the subjects of the studies program. Once you have been admitted, you will choose, at the time of enrollment, the language in which you will study in accordance with the following conditions:

  • 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.
  • The courses offered in English are in the studies program.
  • In case there are more applications than places available in English, interested persons will be ranked according to their admission grade.
  • If you are enrolled in English and exceed at least 50% of the credits offered at the UC3M, in the DS 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: 2008

Places offered:

  • Getafe Campus: 100

Official Code: 7000002

Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators

Labor insertion of the Degree

Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry 

Evaluation and monitoring

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Law

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Law

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Economics

System of Internal Quality Assurance

Departments involved in teaching

In the dual Bachelor in Law and Economics teach courses the following University departments:

Teaching staff and teaching plan

Courses of the studies plan and teaching staff

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies