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 IE School of Law, we offer an innovative and globally oriented approach to legal education. We are proud to be one of the world’s leaders in producing the type of lawyers the 21st century needs.
Global Law: Adapting to the 21st century
As they continue to globalize, law firms need to follow their clients into international markets. This new dynamic makes it absolutely essential for firms to have a talented team of professionals to guide this transition. Flexibility, adaptability and entrepreneurship are undoubtedly few of the many skills needed to excel in today’s world as an up-and-coming lawyer.
It’s our goal to train our students to become excellent legal professionals and global leaders. Our focus on both common and civil law, with an emphasis on the humanities, prepares students to successfully tackle today’s multifaceted issues.
Moreover, our internationally recognized faculty, made up of full-time and adjunct professors with ample experience in the legal field, effortlessly blends theory with practice as of way to ensure that our students stand out.
Constant exposure to cutting-edge legal practice
Along with our academic excellence, our students are constantly exposed to cutting-edge research and have access to professionally enriching experiences both on and off campus.
We are committed to conducting research and consistently publishing our work. Our research centers provide a space for groundbreaking innovation, which connects us with leading experts in both emerging and traditional areas of legal studies.
Besides attracting both talented faculty and students from around the world, it is our mission to provide our students with the opportunity to study abroad and to better understand the laws and jurisdictions of other countries. Whether it is through our exchange programs or our different academic tracks, such as our LL.B. in collaboration with the University of Law in the U.K., our emphasis on shaping our students to become global players in the world of law is unparalleled.
Moreover, our diverse campus made up of over 150 nationalities creates a unique learning environment where students can discover new perspectives and gain cross-cultural understanding.
Skills you need to succeed
We build upon the knowledge students cultivate within the walls of the classroom by focusing on experimental learning and providing hands-on experiences. Through various programming initiatives focusing on different areas of law relevant today, including legal tech and business and corporate law, our students hone the expertise needed to tackle any situation.
Similarly, our Legal Clinics program brings our students even closer the professional practice of lawyering by allowing both undergraduate and graduate students to work pro bono, providing services and advice to NGOs and startups.
Professional development doesn’t end after graduation. Our extensive alumni association connects recent graduates with a network of 55,000 alumni in more than 120 countries, which fosters lifelong professional growth and learning. This global community maintains strong relationships with top firms and multinationals that recognize the unique global education we offer.
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