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Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Law

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Duration
5 and a half years (384 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 over 3000 companies and institutions in which students can undertake internships and access job openings.

A total of 93.4 % of graduates from this University enter the job market the first year after finishing their studies, according to the 2019 XXIV Estudio de Inserción Profesional (Professional Placement Study).

 

International Excellence

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Times Higher Education (THE)
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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.

    General skills of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

    Basic Skills

    CB1        Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio.

    CB2        Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio.

    CB3        Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética.

    CB4        Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado.

    CB5        Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía.

                   

    General Skills

    CG1       Conocer la realidad económica, jurídica, política y social desde una perspectiva comparada.

    CG2       Ser capaz de abordar y analizar los valores inherentes a la igualdad de oportunidades, el multiculturalismo, el pluralismo político, ideológico y cultural, y los Derechos Humanos, en la sociedad internacional.

    CG3       Conocer las técnicas de investigación cuantitativas o cualitativas y capacidad de discernir cuál es la adecuada a aplicar en el campo de las Ciencias Sociales.

    CG4       Ser capaz de gestionar información, identificar, organizar y analizar información relevante de forma crítica y sistemática en el contexto de las relaciones internacionales.

    CG5       Ser capaz de debatir y formular razonamientos críticos, empleando para ello terminología precisa y recursos especializados, sobre los fenómenos internacionales y globales, utilizando tanto los conceptos y conocimientos de las diferentes disciplinas como las metodologías de análisis, paradigmas y conceptos de las Ciencias Sociales.

    CG6       Ser capaz de aplicar el método científico a las preguntas sociales, políticas y económicas que plantea la sociedad globalizada; así como para plantear un problema en este ámbito, identificando una posible explicación o solución, y un método para contrastarla interpretando cuidadosamente los datos.

    CG7       Saber emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión ética sobre temas fundamentales de carácter social, científico y económico en un contexto representativo de la sociedad tanto internacional como local.

                   

    Transversal Skills

    CT1        Capacidad de comunicar los conocimientos oralmente y por escrito, ante un público tanto especializado como no especializado.

    CT2        Capacidad de establecer una buena comunicación interpersonal y de trabajar en equipos multidisciplinares e internacionales.

    CT3        Capacidad de organizar y planificar su trabajo, tomando las decisiones correctas basadas en la información disponible, reuniendo e interpretando datos relevantes para emitir juicios dentro de su área de estudio.

    CT4        Motivación y capacidad para dedicarse a un aprendizaje autónomo de por vida, que les permita adaptarse a nuevas situaciones.

    CT5        Conocer y ser capaz de manejar habilidades interpersonales sobre iniciativa y responsabilidad, negociación, inteligencia emocional, etc. así como herramientas de cálculo que permitan consolidar las habilidades técnicas básicas que se requieren en todo ámbito profesional.

                   

    Specific Skills

    CE1        Conocer las principales teorías políticas y sociológicas. Saber analizar y comparar la estructura y el funcionamiento de los principales sistemas socio-políticos.

    CE2        Conocer y comprender los procesos de cambio político, social, económico y cultural en la sociedad y la política contemporáneas.

    CE3        Conocer el sistema de fuentes del Derecho.

    CE4        Conocer el modelo de libertades públicas y derechos fundamentales en los ordenamientos jurídicos español e internacional.

    CE5        Conocer los principales modelos de organización territorial, política, económica y social de los estados.

    CE6        Conocer el impacto socio-político de los principales imperios, religiones y culturas en perspectiva histórica.

    CE7        Comprender las principales consecuencias y dinámicas que genera la desigualdad, y conocer los principios en los que se basan las políticas de igualdad.

    CE8        Conocer la estructura de los mercados y el impacto de la intervención pública en ellos.

    CE9        Conocer y comprender la relevancia del progreso tecnológico en el desarrollo económico y social.

    CE10      Comprender los elementos diferenciadores de los problemas internacionales en función del grado de desarrollo de un país.

    CE11      Saber relacionar críticamente acontecimientos y procesos actuales y del pasado.

    CE12      Saber plantear y resolver problemas básicos de contenido económico, social, político y en el contexto internacional.

    CE13      Conocer los principios del análisis coste-beneficio y su aplicación a problemas básicos

    CE14      Saber diseñar y evaluar programas políticos y socio-económicos viables y sostenibles dirigidos a la mejora social.

    CE15      Saber diseñar y evaluar programas de mejora en la gestión y en la calidad de los servicios públicos o privados.

    CE16      Saber realizar estudios de caso y aplicar el método comparado para analizar instituciones, procesos y políticas de diferentes países.

    CE17      Saber analizar y resolver un problema del ámbito disciplinar del Grado aplicando los conocimientos, habilidades y herramientas y estrategias adquiridas o desarrolladas en el mismo.

    General skills of the Bachelor’s Degree in Law

    Basic Skills: 

    CB1        Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study

    CB2        Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study.

    CB3        Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgements which include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.

    CB4        Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

    CB5        Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.

                   

    General Skills:          

    CG1    Know how to develop personal criteria in the selection and application of knowledge.

    CG2     Know the necessary skills to search for information in different sources and media.

    CG3     Know the dynamics of participation in seminars, tutorials and other academic activities.

    CG4       Know the skills of organisation, analysis and synthesis.

    CG5       Know how to express oneself orally and in writing on specific subjects.

    CG6       Have collective discussion skills.

    CG7       Develop social, economic and environmental awareness.

    CG8      Acquire a civic, ethical and deontological commitment.

    CG9      Know and integrate the principles and values of the culture of peace and of democratic political systems.

    CG10    To become aware of the importance of the recognition and defence of fundamental rights.

    CG11    Acquire a personal and collective commitment to the respect and protection of the principles of equality between men and women, equal opportunities and universal accessibility for people with disabilities.

                   

    Tranversal Skill:

    CT1        Be able to work in multidisciplinary and/or international teams and to organise and plan the work, making the right decisions based on the information available, gathering and interpreting relevant data to make judgements and critical thinking within the area of study.

    CT2        Be able to present and write correctly a topic or compose a discourse following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with established grammatical and lexical rules.

    CT3        Be able to assess the reliability and quality of information and its sources, using such information in an ethical manner, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study.

    CT4        Acquire basic humanistic knowledge that will enable the student to complete their cross-disciplinary training profile.

    CT5       Knowing and being able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative and responsibility, negotiation, emotional intelligence, etc. as well as calculation tools that allow the consolidation of the basic technical skills required in any professional field.

                   

    Specific Skills:           

    CE1      Knowing the techniques of public speaking and legal argumentation.

    CE2      Possess data evaluation and processing skills.

    CE3      Apply organisational and critical knowledge management skills.

    CE4     To develop critical thinking skills

    CE5     Solving complex legal problems.

    CE6     Knowing research techniques.

    CE7     Mastering the fundamental concepts and principles of the different sectors of the legal system.

    CE8     Knowing and coming into contact with professional legal practice.

    CE9     Develop skills related to the handling of legal sources (legal, jurisprudential and doctrinal).

    CE10    Knowing how to write legal documents and reports.

    CE11    Knowing how to deal with and resolve legal issues in one or more foreign languages.

    CE12   Mastering the legal techniques required for holding positions of responsibility in the different public administrations.

    CE13    To develop legal knowledge adapted to the areas of business and commercial relations.

    CE14    To develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the fields of management, auditing and consultancy.

    CE15    Knowing the phases, formalities and procedural principles specific to the different jurisdictional orders.

    CE16    Acquire the knowledge and skills required for the development of a professional activity in international and community spheres, organisations and institutions.

    CE17    Know how to analyse, develop and defend individually a problem in the disciplinary field of the degree, applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed in it.

    Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

    RA1. Haber adquirido conocimientos avanzados y demostrado una comprensión de los aspectos teóricos y prácticos y de la  metodología de trabajo en el campo de Estudios Internacionales con  una profundidad que llegue hasta la vanguardia del  conocimiento.

    RA2. Poder, mediante argumentos o procedimientos elaborados y sustentados por ellos mismos, aplicar sus conocimientos, la comprensión de estos y sus capacidades de resolución de problemas en ámbitos laborales complejos o profesionales y especializados que requieren el uso de ideas creativas e innovadoras.

    RA3. Tener la capacidad de recopilar e interpretar datos e informaciones sobre las que fundamentar sus conclusiones incluyendo, cuando sea preciso y pertinente, la reflexión sobre asuntos de índole social, científica o ética en el ámbito de Estudios Internacionales.

    RA4. Ser capaces de desenvolverse en situaciones complejas o que requieran el desarrollo de nuevas soluciones tanto en el ámbito académico como laboral o profesional dentro del campo de Estudios Internacionales.

    RA5. Saber comunicar a todo tipo de audiencias (especializadas o no) de manera clara y precisa, conocimientos, metodologías, ideas, problemas y soluciones en el ámbito de Estudios Internacionales.

    RA6. Ser capaces de identificar sus propias necesidades formativas en su campo de estudio y entorno laboral o profesional y de organizar su propio aprendizaje con un alto grado de autonomía en todo tipo de contextos (estructurados o no).

    Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor's Degree in Law

    1. Haber adquirido conocimientos avanzados y demostrado una comprensión de los  aspectos teóricos y prácticos, así como de la  metodología de trabajo en el campo del Derecho, con  una profundidad que llegue hasta la vanguardia del  conocimiento

    2. Poder, mediante argumentos o procedimientos elaborados y sustentados por  ellos mismos, aplicar sus conocimientos, la comprensión de estos y sus capacidades de  resolución de problemas en ámbitos laborales complejos o profesionales y especializados  que requieren el uso de ideas creativas e innovadoras

    3.Tener la capacidad de recopilar e interpretar datos e informaciones sobre las que fundamentar sus conclusiones, empleando el sistema de fuentes del Derecho y su metodología de interpretación e incluyendo, cuando sea preciso y pertinente, la reflexión sobre asuntos de índole social, científica o ética en el ámbito de su campo de estudio;

    4.Ser capaces de desenvolverse en situaciones complejas o que requieran el  desarrollo de nuevas soluciones tanto en el ámbito académico como laboral o profesional dentro de su campo de estudio;

    5.Saber comunicar a todo tipo de audiencias (especializadas o no) de manera clara y precisa, conocimientos, metodologías, ideas, problemas y soluciones en el ámbito de su  campo de estudio;

    6.Ser capaces de identificar sus propias necesidades formativas en su campo de estudio y entorno laboral o profesional y de organizar su propio aprendizaje con un alto grado de autonomía en todo tipo de contextos (estructurados o no).

  • 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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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