Double Degree in

Law and Political Sciences

Analyzes in depth the foundations of law and political reality

Start

Oct 21, 2024

Duration

5 courses

Credits

394 ECTS

Exams

Online

Mode

Online interactive

Qualification

Official

Get your Double Degree in Law and Political Science in just 5 years with UFIS

Learn in a practical way from excellent professionals

The  online Double Degree in Law and Political Science  allows you to acquire, in  just 5 years , a  multidisciplinary profile  in two areas of maximum interest. You will simultaneously obtain in-depth knowledge of Law and the Spanish legal system, as well as the role of the State and public administrations when planning and implementing public policies. 

With an  adapted curriculum,  taught by a faculty made up of excellent academics and practising professionals, you can become a  jurist  at the end of the 4th year and a  political scientist  at the end of the 5th year, obtaining the official degrees of Bachelor in Law, and Bachelor in Political Science and Public Management. 

Among our collaborators, we find partners at  Gómez-Acebo & Pombo , one of the leading law firms specialising in all areas of business and administration law. We also have highly prestigious consulting firms in public affairs such as Llorente y Cuenca, or ACENTO. Solve real problems together with experts in the field, attend current seminars and participate in specialised workshops

Why study the Double Degree in Law and Political Science at UFIS? 

The  online Double Degree in Law and Political Science from UFIS  aims to train professionals for the legal and political fields, approaching the subjects in a  progressive and flexible way.  Learn to combine different disciplinary perspectives so that you know how to adapt to multiple work scenarios.   

Thanks to this double degree you will achieve:   

  • Understand the  complexity and dynamic nature of the legal world , taking into account all its dimensions: public, private, organizational, historical, philosophical, political, business, national and international.  
  • Acquire the necessary knowledge to  interpret and apply legal norms  to everyday life from the different branches of law.  
  • Study the  organization of public powers and legal order of the Administration , dealing with public rights and freedoms. 
  • Understand the  structure and functioning of the political  and legal institutions of public administrations and political systems. 
  • You will develop a  critical vision  to analyze political and public management decisions. 

You have the option of doing internships. You can choose between doing them in associated offices and consultancies or choosing elective subjects from the study plan to complete your credits.

The first step to practice as a lawyer 

In order to be able to work as an international lawyer and be an expert analyst of the society that expands beyond our borders, it is important  to surround yourself with expert professionals  who help you understand the reality of the profession and the best tools. To do this, UFIS offers you:   

The prestigious  Cuatrecasas law firm , one of the most prominent both in Spain and internationally, will allow you  to learn about the profession first-hand . The commitment of the chair encourages mutual enrichment to jointly train the lawyers of the future through academic and practical training initiatives.  

Cuatrecasas Chair – UFIS 

The prestigious  Cuatrecasas law firm , one of the most prominent both in Spain and internationally, will allow you  to learn about the profession first-hand . The commitment of the chair encourages mutual enrichment to jointly train the lawyers of the future through academic and practical training initiatives.  

UFIS Legal Clinic 

Apply your knowledge of law while carrying out social work. You will solve real, live and pro bono cases, providing  legal solutions to social entities  and the 59 NGOs that make up the  Network for the Fight against Poverty (EAPN Madrid) , always under the supervision and support of expert and professional professors. Develop here the skills and abilities necessary to understand and rigorously analyze the law, such as analytical capacity or critical thinking.  

  1. You will prepare for the official Google Ads and Google Analytics 4 certification exam .
  2. You will be able to obtain Hubspot Academy certifications , with which you can get the most out of a CRM in inbound marketing and sales strategies.
  3. You can get certified in  Metricool:  you will find the best ways to analyze, manage and grow your digital presence on social networks.
Apply legal tools to international relations online  

As a student of the Double Degree in Law and International Relations at UFIS, you will learn to use the following tools:   

  • ‘La Ley’ database : doctrine, jurisprudence and legislation for the study and resolution of practical cases. More than 100 lawyers work on it every day to keep you up to date with the sector.   
  • vLex ,  artificial intelligence  applied to legal content:  provides you with one of the largest collections of legal information in the world on an artificial intelligence platform that understands the law and learns with you.   

 

Thanks to the  UFIS Library , you will also have access to the most relevant journals and documents related to international reality from a political, economic, sociological and legal perspective.  

Complement your training with specialized seminars 

Through these meetings offered by the double degree, you will be able to  refine your CV and expand  your professional skills.  

Cycle on Basic Legal Skills 

You will delve into the skills and abilities that are necessary for both your academic career and your professional life. Over the course of  6 sessions , the following topics will be addressed:  

  • Analysis of sentences.  1 session.  
  • Analysis of legal problems according to the Case Method.  1 session.  
  • Legal rationale and argumentation.  1 session.  
  • Fundamentals of public speaking applied to legal practice.  2 sessions.  
  • Drafting legal documents: contracts and procedural documents.  1 session.  
Seminar on ethics and current political communication 

You will learn to analyse the foundations of political communication through  practical examples based on current real cases.  Learn about the latest technical developments in  neuromarketing  and neurolinguistic programming applied to the world of political communication through these topics:  

  • Ethics and political communication:  A meaningless oxymoron?  
  • Fake news :  Is lying the same as not telling the whole truth?  
  • Actors in political communication:  Enemies or adversaries?  
  • Social networks , the digital stage of politics.  
  • New political marketing   strategies  .

A methodology adapted to you

100% online classes

Attend live sessions and ask your questions to the teachers. You can watch the recordings whenever you need.

Case studies

Develop the skills and abilities to face real-life situations in the future.

Personalized follow-up

Your UFIS Mentor will help you achieve your goal. Lean on him to ask him your questions and how to improve.

Online and/or in-person exams

For each subject and session, choose whether you want to take the exam from your computer or at the centers authorized by UFIS.

Recommended profile 

This Double Degree in Law and International Relations is for you if you are interested in:  

  • Access to the legal profession.  
  • Legal and/or political advice and consultancy 
  • Become professionals with the criteria to analyze the political aspects of a state. 
  • Know how the Public Administration works. 

Academic recognitions

Center certified by ANECA, according to the AUDIT model

The Faculty of Business and Communication has the seal of quality awarded by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation , the body responsible for guaranteeing the quality of the degrees taught in the Spanish university system in line with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

UFIS, the world's #1 online university in Spanish, according to Times Higher Education

The prestigious THE magazine, which publishes one of the three most influential rankings in the field of international higher education, recognizes UFIS in 2024 as the first Spanish-speaking online university in the world.

Leaders in educational innovation, according to 'Forbes'

Forbes  ranks us among the top three universities in Spain and as the number one  online university. In addition, it highlights UFIS as a global benchmark in online training for its methodology and the interactive experience it offers its students, as well as its recognition in the most relevant international rankings.

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