Master in International Advocacy

The Master in International Advocacy seeks to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to seize the opportunities in a global environment. The expansion of the international market in legal services requires specialized lawyers who can work in multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary teams.

Graduate School of Law

The Master in International Advocacy is taught at the Graduate School of Law, with the following faculty members:

• Prof. David Ramos Mu隳z, Director
• Prof. Tatiana Arroyo Vendrell, Deputy Director
• Prof. Juan Manuel Ram甏ez Cirera, Coordinator

Program Details

• Language: Bilingual, English
• Attendance: On-campus
• Credits: 60
• Campus: Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
• Applications: Open
• Places available: 45
• Double degree: To be confirmed

Departments

The Master in International Advocacy is related to the following departments:

• International Law, Ecclesiastical Law and Philosophy of Law Department
• Criminal Law, Procedural Law and History Law Department
• Public State Law Department
• Private Law Department
• Social and Private International Law Department

Curriculum

The study plan for the Master in International Advocacy is based on a series of common modules, which encompass 5 ECTS of soft skills subjects, as well as common contents. The latter entail a total of 23 ECTS, split into seven subjects. Students will have to enroll in both soft skills and the common contents.

Year 1 - Semester 1

• SUBJECT 1 - SOFT SKILLS
  • Legal writing and oral advocacy (3 ECTS)
  • Negotiation (2 ECTS)
• SUBJECT 2 - COMMON CONTENTS
  • Common Law in Perspective (I) (4 ECTS)
  • Handling Transnational Settings: Law and Project Management (4 ECTS)
  • Sustainability Transnational Frameworks (2 ECTS)
  • Accounting and Valuation (2 ECTS)
• SUBJECT 3 - INTENSIFICATION MODULES
  • Transactional subject area
    • Cross-border Company Law (3 ECTS)
    • International Taxation (3 ECTS)
  • Dispute resolution subject area
    • International Mediation (2 ECTS)
    • International Commercial Arbitration (3 ECTS)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• SUBJECT 2 - COMMON CONTENTS
  • Common Law in Perspective (II) (3 ECTS)
  • Transnational Liability (3 ECTS)
  • Compliance and Sustainability in Transnational Settings (5 ECTS)
• SUBJECT 3 - INTENSIFICATION MODULES
  • Transactional subject area
    • International Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (3 ECTS)
    • Cross-border Financial Contracts and Transactions (3 ECTS)
    • International Capital Markets Transactions (3 ECTS)
    • Sector-Specific Transactions involving Businesses and Assets (3 ECTS)
  • Dispute resolution subject area
    • Investment Arbitration (3 ECTS)
    • International Litigation (3 ECTS)
    • Litigating before EU Courts (3 ECTS)
    • Cross-border Competition and Intellectual Property Proceedings (2 ECTS)
    • International Insolvency Proceedings (2 ECTS)
• INTERNSHIP
  • Internship (6 ECTS)

Academic Year 1 - Annual

• Master's Thesis
  • Master Final Project (8 ECTS)

Credits Distribution

• C) Compulsory: 28 ECTS
• E) Elective Course: 18 ECTS
• Internships: 6 ECTS
• TFM) Master's Thesis: 8 ECTS

Quality

• The Academic Committee of the Masters programme complies with the SGIC-UC3M and is responsible for the follow-up, analysis, review, assessment, and quality of the program.
• The program has been included in the ranking of the best Masters in Law in Spain in the ranking of El Mundo, 20th edition.

Faculty and Course Plan

• The faculty members are experts in their fields, with a mix of academic and professional experience.
• The course plan is designed to provide a comprehensive education in international advocacy, with a focus on practical skills and knowledge.

Admission

• The basic requirement for admission is to have obtained or be in the condition to get before the Master starts a Bachelor or Degree in the area of Law.
• Students who have obtained their law degree outside Spain must attend the Course 0 of Introduction to Spanish and European Union Law.
• The admission criteria include:
  • Academic record
  • Language skills
  • Stays in foreign universities or internship periods
  • Quality of the University of origin
  • Participation in national or international legal competitions
  • Participation in courses run by internationally renowned universities or legal centers
  • Student motivation letter
  • Professional experience in the subjects of the Master

Enrollment

• The tuition fees are:
  • EU students: 150/ECTS
  • International students: 225/ECTS
• The total tuition fee for the first academic year is:
  • EU students: 9,000
  • International students: 13,500
• The reservation fee is 800, which will be deducted from the first tuition payment.

Scholarships

• The Moot Madrid-PCA Scholarship is available for students who participate in the Moot Madrid competition.
• The scholarship includes a financial support and an internship at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.

Practical Information

• The academic calendar is available on the university's website.
• The master's course schedule is also available on the university's website.
• The Course 0 of Introduction to Spanish and European Union Law is mandatory for students who have obtained their law degree outside Spain.
• The Course 0 of Introduction to Accounting and Finance is recommended for students who lack a foundation in accounting and finance.

Moots

• The Master's Final Project can consist of participation in a moot court or a business transaction lab (BTL).
• The moot courts are international legal competitions where students must test their written and oral skills.
• The BTL replicates the practice of a transactional attorney in large operations, on an international scale.

Internships

• The Master in International Advocacy includes 6 ECTS credits in internationally-renowned firms, as well as international companies or institutions and international organizations.
• The internships are included in the subject "External Practices" and have a value of 6 ECTS credits.
• The internships can be done throughout the academic year and until October 31 of the year following the start of the program.

Double Degree

• The UC3M offers the possibility of taking the Master's Degree in International Advocacy and the Master's Degree in Legal Practice and Representation together.
• The double degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in law and prepare them for the professional aptitude assessment tests for the practice of law.