Laws + International Relations = International Fairness

18 May, 2017

In a world where global issues transcend physical borders, the need for professionals capable of understanding the fundamentals of law and its implications in the international arena is always on the rise.

Law on a global scale is intimately linked to the study of international relations.

Companies and organizations face a different reality in today’s globalized world. Many problems and issues that affect their everyday activities are no longer localized, and corporations are being forced to adapt to the internationalization of their actions to compete effectively in the highly complex global market.

The job market increasingly demands professionals who are capable of helping organizations face this difficult situation. In an international context where legal issues like internet jurisdiction, global warming, and multinational crises extend beyond borders, professionals who can help companies manage and navigate these complications are in high demand. These professionals must have the necessary multidisciplinary training and skills to be capable of practicing law with an international orientation and a global mindset.

The Dual Degree in Laws + International Relations at IE University trains a new generation of global lawyers to play a crucial role at the crossroads between law and the internationalization of business. It teaches students how to work in complex, interconnected scenarios to find real solutions to global issues. In this program, students develop the analytical-reasoning abilities and the persuasion-diplomacy skills required to address real-world issues.

LLB+BIR students show leadership and a commitment to engage and debate challenging issues by adopting an international mindset. This program is ideal for individuals looking for multifaceted challenges, and who are able to understand and interpret the complexity of problems as they arise.

The Dual Degree in LLB+BIR provides a rigorous and international program that prepares students to become a global voice in the international arena. If you would like to raise your voice and discover the internationalization of legal practice, then this unique degree is the right choice for you!

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Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriel Rodríguez was born and grew up in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. He speaks English and Spanish fluently, and has basic proficiency in French.

He completed his primary and secondary education in his home city’s Instituto Cumbres de Caracas. An outstanding swimmer, Gabriel was part of the school’s swimming team throughout his primary and secondary education, competing nationally and internationally for over 15 years.

In 2005, he started his undergraduate education at the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, where he studied for the next five years, graduating with a Bachelor in Business Administration. He completed a Major in Management and Graduate Specializations in both Marketing and Financial Engineering. During his studies, he took part in internships in the energy sector, working at multinational companies Technip and Andritz Hydro.

After finishing his undergraduate studies, he decided to travel to Paris where he enrolled in the Université Paris-Sorbonne a Cours de Civilisation Française, studying there for almost a year before returning to Venezuela in 2011. He then joined Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical company as a marketing and sales assistant for the next couple of years.

In 2012, Gabriel began pursuing a Master in Market Research and Consumer Behavior at IE University. In 2013 he graduated from the program and joined the prestigious academic institution as Associate Manager of Business Development. Two years into this new adventure he joined IE University’s Marketing Department as a Marketing Manager. Since then, he has led international marketing for IE University’s undergraduate programs as Senior Marketing Manager, and now as Head of Marketing.

In 2019 Gabriel returned to education to pursue his second master’s degree at IE University in Digital Transformation and Innovation Leadership. He completed the program in July 2020.

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