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Embodying the IE University Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Alya Rezk was born in Abu Dhabi and has lived in eight countries so far, which has helped her develop an international and diverse mindset. At the age of ten, her family moved to Madrid, where she studied at International College Spain and King’s College. She then chose to take advantage of the global prestige […]

Chasing a Passion for the Creative Industries

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From studying law to a career in the creative industry—that isn’t what Anna expected her life to look like when she first started at IE University. But now, years down the line, she’s glad it was the path she wound up taking.  Anna Valeri Jelezovskaia enjoyed an accomplished academic career during her Bachelor of Laws […]

IE University law students take on the Spanish Ministry of Justice Internship Program

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Embarking on an internship is essential for any law student who wants to excel in the legal sphere; there’s no substitute for firsthand experience in a real legal setting. Internships also help students develop valuable transversal skills like teamwork, time management and the soft skills required to successfully work in a professional environment. But for […]

The Benefits of a Pro Bono Internship for Law Students

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IE University’s social initiatives make law students strong candidates for pro bono internships The Allen & Overy pro bono internship selection was led by the Fundación Pro Bono España. This Madrid-based foundation helps nonprofits and other social organizations by facilitating their access to legal services.  When selecting interns, the foundation looks for people who are […]

Driving Legal Knowledge Through Internships

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Just as the reputation of IE University speaks for itself, so does that of Pérez-Llorca, a pre-eminent law firm based in Madrid. With offices around the world—including Barcelona, London, New York, Brussels and Singapore—the firm’s international perspective makes it a leader in business law and cross-border disputes.  This international focus is one of the reasons […]

The IE Careers Forum: tips to make the most of your experience

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There’s no doubt that our programs equip students with the knowledge, technical capabilities and hands-on experience to launch a thriving career in their field of choice. But the academic rigor of our classrooms is complemented by invaluable extracurricular events that lay the foundations for a successful career trajectory: they provide opportunities to gain experience and […]

Grads Give Back, Law Edition: sharing insights on an international professional trajectory

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Our global alumni event, Grads Give Back, brings together trailblazers from our Alumni Community for a chance to share how their experiences at IE University have contributed to their success. Through this opportunity, our graduates highlight lessons from the real world of work and inspire the next generation of IE University changemakers. The initiative includes […]

Landing a top internship at Allen & Overy, Nelson Vanderfelt shares his secret to success

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IE University encourages all students to partake in internships throughout their studies, not only to gain practical experience prior to graduation but to confirm their interest in a specific area before committing to a post-graduation role. Nelson Vanderfelt made the most of IE University’s network of support and landed himself a competitive law internship. Nelson […]

2022 IE University Law Firms’ Shadowing Week

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The Law Firms’ Shadowing Week gives students the opportunity to shadow lawyers at the top of their game in some of the most prestigious law firms. Designed to give students an insight into the day-to-day at top law firms and learn first-hand from practicing lawyers, this unforgettable experience allows them to grow their network and […]

Harvard National Model United Nations: A new step for the IE University Debate Club

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Since the inception of the IE Debate Club, our vision was to become one of the most inclusive and active communities at IE University, and send internationally competitive collegiate debate teams around the world. After a few years, we were awarded Best Professional Club and Most Adaptable Club, and now have over 1,000 members across […]

The LawWithoutWalls Sprint 2022 event: much more than a think tank

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Final-year student David Meshaka, research assistant Tiffany Perez and venture capitalist Dustin Shay take us through their biggest lessons from the LWOW Sprint 2022 event LawWithoutWalls (LWOW) is a program designed to encourage creative problem-solving among professionals in the law and business fields. IE Univeristy hosted The LWOW Sprint 2022 event, it was a three-day […]

Discover IE University’s Law Scholarship Program in Partnership with 5 of the world’s most prestigious international law firms 

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IE University firmly believes that everyone should get a fair shot when it comes to academic achievement and opening new professional doors. In partnership with IE University, five law firms have launched five different scholarships for Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) students. Every year, each scholarship is awarded to one exceptional student. Learn more about each […]

Kick-off event: Comparative Law in Action competition 2022 

At the beginning of this month, we kicked off the second annual edition of IE University’s Comparative Law in Action Competition at IE Law School. This year, we’re thrilled that the competition will be able to take place in a blended format, combining both virtual and in-person activities. It’s an experience that is entirely unique […]

Comparative Law in Action—putting theory into practice

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The IE Comparative Law in Action Challenge connects students from leading law schools who then work together on a multimedia case in a hybrid environment that follows our Liquid Learning model. By mirroring the methods of tomorrow’s legal teams, participants are required to tap into a comparative mindset to reach a future-forward solution to today’s most pressing global […]

2021 IE University Law Firms’ Shadowing Week

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Despite restrictions, 23 students had the chance to participate in the program this year. They hailed from four different bachelor’s programs, including the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), the Dual Degree in Business Administration + Laws, Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics, and the Dual Degree in Laws + International Relations. This was an excellent […]

IE University law students win European Moot Court Competition

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This year looked a little different than previous editions, where 80 teams from across the continent gathered online to compete. Students from IE University won it all, securing a traineeship at the Court. The team included third and fourth-year law students Anna Lotta Hattig (Dual Degree in Law and International Relations), Raquel Hazeu González (Dual […]

Driving diversity and owning opportunities: undergraduate Ruslan Saleev on how IE University has helped kick-start a promising professional career

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Since then, Ruslan has taken up every opportunity possible—becoming immersed in a wide range of extracurricular activities, completing internships with major global companies, and even beginning a new student organization to celebrate on-campus diversity. Now well-equipped for the world of work, Ruslan sat down with us to reflect on some highlights from a truly remarkable […]

King’s College London and IE University join forces to create dual LL.B/LL.M program

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Starting from 2021, students of the Bachelor of Laws will have the unique opportunity to gain two highly respected academic qualifications from two prestigious institutions, while being trained in civil and common law legal systems. After completing three years at IE University for their LL.B, students will travel to the King’s College London campus to […]

ONTIER Mentoring Experience program for Law Students

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At IE University, we’re always looking for new ways to help our talented students achieve their professional goals. For this reason, we’ve partnered with internationally top-ranked law firm ONTIER to help our lawyers of tomorrow kick-start their careers.

Digitalizing the legal sector

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New technology and innovation are changing the way companies and organizations operate all around the world. Like all industries, the legal sector is facing the impact of the fourth industrial revolution.

What does AI mean for the future of lawyers?

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AI is the answer generations of lawyers were waiting for. Just like with almost every sector, AI is set to transform how law firms operate, and will liberate the next wave of legal minds. Or will it?

Argyri Panezi on Comparative Law Methodology

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In today’s globalized economic context, future graduates need to prepare for life as effective leaders on the world stage—and it’s the responsibility of institutions of higher education to make sure that happens. At IE University, we work hard to develop dynamic learning approaches to provide talented individuals with the insights and resources to effect lasting […]

Johanna Jacobsson on Comparative Law Methodology

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Johanna Jacobsson is a globally-minded Finnish lawyer with extensive experience in international trade and business law. We spoke with her to explore how she applies her expansive expertise and interests to her teaching.

Michail Risvas on Comparative Law Methodology

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After working for several years in numerous companies and industries across the world, Michail explains his holistic perspectives and engaging teaching style as a law professor at IE University.

Faces of IEU: Valeria Rosenholtz

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Valeria is a Bachelor of Laws student from Costa Rica who started her degree at the IEU Segovia campus. She decided to study law in order to solve a variety of conflicts, and is currently in her fourth year, ready to graduate in July. Learn more about Valeria’s experience at IEU.

Disruptive Tech Week: Data Breaches & Cybersecurity

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Disruptive Technologies Week, organized by Professor Cristina Sirera and IE Law School, came to a close with a discussion about the availability of personal data online and the threats this can imply. Learn more about it.

Faces of IE University: Calum Hedigan

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Calum is a Dual Bachelor of Law and LPC student from Scotland. He has lived in Spain, and studied for a semester as an exchange student in Colombia. Learn more about Calum.

IEU Students Win European Human Rights Moot Court Competition

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What is the European Human Rights Moot Court? The European Human Rights Moot Court Competition offers European law school students the opportunity to experience the inner workings of the European Court of Human Rights. Moot courts in general, are extracurricular activities where law students gain specific, hands-on experience with oral argumentation and in drafting memoranda. […]

Thriving at the Human Rights Moot Court Competition

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A team of students from our Bachelor of Laws won the European Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Strasbourg, France. Through an interview, the students and professors reflected about their experience and provided advice for successful teamwork and to thrive in this competition.

IEU Students at the 5th Europa Moot Court Competition

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IE University has been traveling to Greece for the past four years to participate in the Europa Moot Court Competition. This is a very prestigious event in which 8 teams from top universities across Europe and the Middle East compete, and IE has been invited year after year to take part.

What have you learned while being part of the IEU Law Society?

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Being part of a club at IE University is an enriching experience; not only is it fun and allows students to meet others with the same interests, but a variety of skills are learned throughout. Members of the IEU Law Society answer our question, “What have you learned while being part of the IEU Law […]

Faces of IEU: Vanessa Ardabili

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Vanessa is a Bachelor of Laws student who started at the Segovia campus. She is half-German and half-Iranian, and has travelled often to Spain, having always had a home here. She was born in Hamburg and has lived in Spain, England, France, and Italy. Learn more about Vanessa and her experience at IEU and during her internship.

The Law Society at IE University

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The IEU Law Society is a club that seeks to foster a community for law students. Bárbara Gómez and others told us about their experiences in an interview.

IEU Students at the Jessup Moot Court Competition

Jessup is the most prestigious international moot court competition in terms of Public International Law, where students have to deal with very complex cases. Our team won the prize for the most active on social media, due to their Instagram account.

Faces of IE University: Carlos Vergara

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He’s from La Paz, Bolivia and has done exchange programs in Germany and USA, but Madrid is his first experience living abroad for a long period of time.

What do law firms expect from the next generation of lawyers?

Throughout the past several decades, the practice of law has dramatically changed as our world becomes increasingly interconnected. Nowadays, recruiters at top law firms expect their employees to not only have a traditional understanding of law, but to have the skills necessary to face the challenges that have been reshaping the legal landscape worldwide. At […]

LLB students visit the EU Court of Justice

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In a recent visit to the Court of Justice of the European Union, our bachelor students had the fantastic opportunity to get a closer look at this important EU institution.

IEU Law Firms Shadowing Program For Law Students

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Following the success of the IEU Law Firm Shadowing initiative, which started some years back, 20 IE University LLB and BBALLB students have had the chance to participate in this program just some weeks ago.

IE University LawX: Big Data and law

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While the impact of new technology and big data has been felt universally, there does appear to be one industry in particular that has seemingly avoided the big data revolution altogether.