Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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What is the Law Degree?
The Comillas ICADE Bachelor's Degree in Law is an official four-year degree programme (263 ECTS) taught face-to-face in Spanish and English at the Alberto Aguilera Campus in central Madrid. This Law degree programme trains lawyers with an international outlook, combining a solid grounding in all branches of the legal system (civil, criminal, commercial, employment, administrative, tax and international law) with subjects taught in English such as Common Law, Legal English and Comparative Contract Law. The programme offers exchange schemes with over 100 international universities, the opportunity to complete an LL.M. abroad, work placements at leading law firms and in the legal departments of multinational companies, and a Diploma in communication skills and foreign language studies. With 65 places and drawing on ICADE’s century-long tradition in legal and business education, the Law Bachelor's Degree at Comillas prepares students topractise as a solicitor, legal adviser, judge, prosecutor, notary or consultant in a globalised environment.
- CentersDerecho (Comillas ICADE)
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (263 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats65
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Why study for a Bachelor's Degree in Law at Comillas ICADE?
ICADE Comillas is part of the Pontifical University of Comillas, a century-old academic institution run by the Society of Jesus. ICADE is one of Europe’s leading institutions for business education; it has a long academic tradition and enjoys great prestige in the international business world.
Registration
1.657,80€Monthly
1.576,80€During
9 monthsTotal
15.849,00€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Law / GE-1 16 JGP
Structure
The E-1 Joint Global Program includes the Official Bachelor´s Degree in Law and a Master´s Degree in Law (LL.M.) at a University in the USA, France or China, and two Comillas private certifications, the Diploma in Communication Skills and Competences and the Diploma in Personal and Professional Skills. The duration of the program is four academic years, with a total of 267 ECTS credits, which are distributed as follows: First Year, 60 ECTS credits; Second Year, 69 ECTS credits; Third Year, 69 ECTS credits; and Fourth Year, 69 ECTS credits.
As in the rest of the programs at ICADE, E-1 presents an innovative structure in the study plan, aimed at combining a guarantee of acquiring fundamental knowledge for the Bachelor´s Degree in Law, together with a margin of personalized course planning of their studies by students. In this way, the first three years of the program are common to all students, who progress in a similar fashion in attaining the knowledge and fundamental skills of the Bachelor´s Degree in Law. During the final year of the program, students are permitted to decide how to permanently complete their studies with a certain degree of autonomy in choosing their credits.
For this purpose, students can enroll in an LL.M. Program during the 4th Year of the Bachelor´s Degree in Law. at an accredited foreign University in the USA, France or China. Alternatively, during the first semester of the 4th Year of the E-1 Program, students can choose to continue their educational training at ICADE in the Bachelor's Degree, or to carry out the same semester in a Faculty of Law at one of the many Universities with which ICADE has exchange agreements. In the latter case, the 4th Year courses are redistributed between the two semesters in order to optimize the recognition of the courses taken during the semester of exchange and to ensure adequate continuity in learning during the second semester. In the same way, during the first semester of the 4th Year of the E-1 program, students can choose to carry out an extended period of internship (thus extending their internships from 6 to 30 ECTS credits).
With the E-1 Program, students also acquire the Diploma in Communicative Skills and Studies in Foreign Languages, a Comillas private diploma that certifies a high degree of competence and proficiency in the English language, through language training subjects, as well as courses in English in various subjects corresponding to the disciplines that make up our programs.
Finally, in order to ensure the well-rounded nature of the comprehensive training of students in their academic curricular field, E-1 students take a Diploma in Personal, Communication and Professional Skills, a Comillas private diploma that will allow them to acquire complementary competences and skills, those of the Bachelor´s Degree in Law that make up the program, which will help them in the further development of a better and more wide-reaching professional practice.
Curriculum 2016
Subjects of the Diploma in Personal, Communicative, and Professional Skills
Subjects of the Diploma in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Studies
1st Term
Credits
- Public International Law
- Fundamentals, Organisation and Legal Status of Public Administrations
- Introduction to Criminal Law and its Penalties
- Public Liberties and Constitutional Rights
- Spanish Court System
- Debate and Argument Techniques
- General Theory of Obligations and Contracts
1st Term
Credits
- Comparative Contract Law and International Contracts
- Job Contract
- Economic Administrative Law
- Private Procurement Law I
- Rights in Rem
- General Theory of Process
- Personal Taxation
- Ignatian Leadership
- Entrepreneurship and Career Management
The student must take 36 ECTS of elective subjects in the fourth year of the E-1 JGP program. To do this, the student may select elective subjects from any of the three blocks saw below:
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Credits
- Environmental Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Competition Law, Intellectual Property and Industrial Property
- Tort and Insurance Law
- Matrimonial Canon Law
- Optional Internship I
- Optional Internship II
- Optional Internship III
- Optional Internship IV
- Social Security
- Seminars on Current Legal Issues
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems: Mediation and Commercial Arbitration
Credits
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Immigration and Refugee Law
- Foreign Relations Law of the European Union
- Diplomatic and Consular Law
- International Law of Development
- International Criminal Law
- International Taxation
- International Protection of Human Rights
- International Relations
- International Responsability
Credits
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Banking and Financial Law
- Securities Market Law
- Corporate Criminal Law
- Management
- Human Resource Management
- Fundations of Finance
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Gestión de las Organizaciones y Gestión del Cambio
- Institutions and Financial Markets
- Psicología del Trabajo
The data speak for themselves...
Employment rate among Comillas ICADE graduates
Number of students from the faculty who took part in an exchange programme last academic year
Partner universities in twenty-four different countries
What sets us apart?
- Bilingual Spanish-English program leading to a Diploma in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Studies:
- International exchange programmes with over 100 universities across four continents. Option to pursue an LL.M. in the US, France or China, or a double degree with the Université Paris X Nanterre (French programme).
- Direct access to leading law firms, public institutions and corporate headquarters for work placements and networking.
- Personalised final-year programme: international LL.M., extended work placements (6–30 ECTS) or a pathway of optional modules (international law, business or management).
- ICADE’s century-long tradition in legal and business education, with 65 places and an alumni network in leading law firms, IBEX-35 companies and the civil service. An integrated Diploma in Personal, Communication and Professional Skills.
Where to find us
We’re right in the heart of Madrid, in an area brimming with amenities and things to do. Come and visit us.
Address:
Calle Alberto Aguilera 23 - 28015 Madrid
Metro:
Argüelles (line 3)
Ventura Rodríguez (line 3)
San Bernardo (line 2)
Bus (EMT):
Lines 1 – 2 – 21 – 44 – 74 – 133 – C
BiciMAD
Station 47 – Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado 24
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Useful resources
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Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
Do you have what it takes to be a lawyer in the complex world of international law?
Career opportunities
The Bachelor’s Degree in Law at Comillas ICADE is the starting point for a professional degree in the legal field. After completing the Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession ( also offered at Comillas), graduates can practise as solicitors. The main career opportunities are:
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was like!
Comillas ICADE
Ana Hidalgo
Alumni Derecho ICADE
El programa es todo lo que esperaba: clases prácticas, grandes profesionales como profesores y una formación integral de cara a mi futuro profesional.
Comillas ICADE
Miguel Burón
Alumni Derecho ICADE
Me ha permitido crecer al lado de compañeros con una amplia variedad de inquietudes, compartiendo juntos retos, logros y experiencias en lo que ha sido la antesala perfecta a un entorno profesional cada vez más globalizado.
Comillas ICADE
Paula Castellano
Alumni Derecho ICADE
Me ha permitido analizar desde una perspectiva jurídica e integral los eventos internacionales más relevantes del momento.
Admissions and Scholarships
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Apply for admission
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Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment procedures
You will officially be a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources. As a result of this commitment, each academic year the university invests significant resources in scholarships and study grants. This is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas-ICAI University Foundation, as well as through donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Entry Requirements
The entry profile for students on the Bachelor's Degree in Law is that of an individual with high intellectual ability, who stands out for their maturity, a high level of commitment to their studies, critical thinking and strong teamwork skills. Furthermore, candidates must have a good command of languages, particularly English. The ability to acquire specific competences and skills in interdisciplinary settings and in the provision of legal advice at an international level is required.
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
To commence your studies, you must demonstrate that you meet the legal entry requirements for admission to the University.
Get ready at our pre-university campus
Comillas Pontifical University offers those wishing to begin their studies next academic year the opportunity to get a taste of university life and get off to a good start at university.
This pre-university programme consists of modules that you can choose according to your needs and your chosen Degree. It will enable you to consolidate your knowledge before you start your Degree and successfully enter the university world in the most enjoyable and educational way possible. A whole team of lecturers from the university itself is dedicated to delivering the programme in a fully university-like environment.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers at Comillas ICADE represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bachelor’s Degree in Law at Comillas ICADE prepares students for careers in leading law firms, the legal departments of multinational companies, senior civil service roles, consultancy and international organisations. ICADE’s bilingual and international profile facilitates access to global law firms and organisations.
Today, a Bachelor's Degree in Law remains one of the degree programmes offering the greatest professional versatility. Digitalisation in the legal sector, compliance, technology regulation (AI, data protection) and the internationalisation of the legal market are creating new roles that are in high demand. Comillas ICADE prepares students for this environment through bilingual teaching, subjects in digital law and a network of over 100 international universities.
The Bachelor's Degree in Law (4 years, 263 ECTS) offers a comprehensive legal education and allows students to tailor their final year (LL.M., extended work placements or optional modules). The Double Degree in Business Administration and Law (5 years, 377 ECTS) adds a full degree in business administration, creating a legal and business profile that is particularly valued in commercial law firms, banking and consultancy. The choice depends on whether you are seeking a more in-depth legal specialisation or a hybrid legal and business profile.
Students on the Bachelor's Degree in Law at Comillas ICADE undertake work placements at leading law firms, legal departments of multinational companies, public sector bodies and international organisations. The programme allows students to extend their work placements to up to 30 ECTS credits in their final year, and its location in central Madrid facilitates access to the country’s leading law firms and organisations.
The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Comillas ICADE incorporates training in digital skills applied to the legal field: digital document management, advanced searching in legal databases, data analysis for legal decision-making, and an introduction to technology regulation (data protection, AI, e-commerce). The Diploma in Personal, Communication and Professional Skills reinforces these cross-disciplinary skills.