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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Legal Studies
Area of study
Law
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-16-
2024-09-30-
About Program

Program Overview


The Grado en Derecho (Law Degree) prepares students for a variety of legal careers. It emphasizes practical experience through legal clinics, internships, and simulations. Graduates are highly skilled and versatile professionals, ready to take on roles in areas such as lawyering, prosecution, and legal consulting. The program is taught in Spanish and offers a double degree option with ADE (Business Administration and Management).

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Grado en Derecho (Law Degree) in Canarias, offered by the Universidad Europea, is a university program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the legal system, as well as the fundamental principles of justice, the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The program goes beyond traditional theoretical law subjects like constitutional, civil, criminal, commercial law, etc. It also cultivates essential skills for practicing law, including critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, and problem-solving abilities. Graduates of this program will be highly skilled and versatile professionals, prepared to take on essential roles in the legal field, such as lawyer, prosecutor, judge, or notary. The program also allows for specialization in areas like international, environmental, or technology law.


Outline:

The program is structured over four years and consists of 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum is divided into four years, with each year containing a set of modules.


Year 1:

  • Habilidades comunicativas (Communication Skills): 6 ECTS
  • Sistemas jurídicos comparados (Comparative Legal Systems): 6 ECTS
  • Teoría general del Derecho (General Theory of Law): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Constitucional y libertades fundamentales (Constitutional Law and Fundamental Freedoms): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Internacional Público (Public International Law): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Civil (Civil Law): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Constitucional y libertades fundamentales II (Constitutional Law and Fundamental Freedoms II): 6 ECTS
  • Inglés jurídico (Legal English): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Administrativo (Administrative Law): 6 ECTS

Year 2:

  • Derecho de la Unión Europea (European Union Law): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Penal II (Criminal Law II): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Administrativo II (Administrative Law II): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Mercantil II: Contratación (Commercial Law II: Contracts): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Procesal II: Civil (Procedural Law II: Civil): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Civil II: Contratación (Civil Law II: Contracts): 6 ECTS

Year 3:

  • Derecho Civil III: Derechos reales (Civil Law III: Real Rights): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho del Trabajo II (Labor Law II): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Procesal III: Penal (Procedural Law III: Criminal): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Administrativo III (Administrative Law III): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Mercantil III (Commercial Law III): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Civil IV: Familia y Sucesiones (Civil Law IV: Family and Succession): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Financiero y Tributario II (Financial and Tax Law II): 6 ECTS
  • Derecho Procesal III: Laboral y Contencioso Administrativo (Procedural Law III: Labor and Administrative Litigation): 6 ECTS
  • Práctica Jurídica II (Legal Practice II): 6 ECTS

Year 4:

  • Derecho Internacional Privado (Private International Law): 6 ECTS
  • Trabajo de Fin de Grado (Final Degree Project): 6 ECTS
  • Interpretación y análisis de estados financieros y contables (Interpretation and Analysis of Financial and Accounting Statements): 6 ECTS
  • Prácticas Académicas Externas (External Academic Practices): 12 ECTS
  • Optativa 1 (Elective 1): 6 ECTS
  • Optativa 2 (Elective 2): 6 ECTS
  • Optativa 3 (Elective 3): 6 ECTS
  • Optativa 4 (Elective 4): 6 ECTS
  • Optativa 5 (Elective 5): 6 ECTS

Teaching:

The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning. Students have the opportunity to participate in real-world cases, legal clinics, and internships, providing valuable experience in the legal world from day one. The program utilizes a methodology based on overcoming challenges, including simulations of civil and criminal trials. Students will design procedural strategies and put themselves in the shoes of judges or lawyers. The program also features a Legal Clinic where students can apply their knowledge in real-world situations while collaborating with public, private, and NGO institutions.


Careers:

Graduates of the Grado en Derecho program are prepared for a variety of careers in the legal field, including:

  • Lawyer
  • Prosecutor
  • Judge
  • Notary
  • Legal Consultant
  • Public Sector Roles (e.g., Magistrate, Public Prosecutor, State Lawyer, Legal Counsel)
  • International Organizations and the European Union (e.g., Data Protection Officer, Compliance Officer)

Other:

  • The program is taught in Spanish.
  • The program is offered in Santa Cruz.
  • The program is a four-year program.
  • The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Canarias.
  • The program is a fully accredited official degree.
  • The program is designed in collaboration with top law firms.
  • The program has a 96% employability rate.
  • The program offers a double degree option with ADE (Business Administration and Management).
  • The program offers international exchange programs.
  • The program has a strong focus on international culture.
  • The program is located in the Canary Islands, a strategic location for legal studies due to its geographic position and opportunities in international trade, tourism, and maritime law.
  • The program offers a Global Lawyer option through Dublin Business School, allowing students to specialize in Common Law and earn a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) LL.B.
  • degree.
  • The program provides academic support services, career counseling, and personal development opportunities.
  • The program has a strong focus on entrepreneurship, with 15% of graduates becoming entrepreneurs.
  • The program has over 3,600 agreements with companies for internships.
  • The program offers a wide range of mobility options with universities on different continents.
  • The program has a dedicated Digital Marketing and Business Laboratory with simulators and case studies for business and marketing students.
  • The program is designed to prepare students to excel in a variety of legal fields, from lawyering and prosecution to legal consulting.
  • The program emphasizes the importance of ethical and social responsibility in the legal profession.
  • The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to address both traditional and contemporary legal challenges.
  • The program is designed to meet the demands of the current professional market.
  • The program offers a Master's degree in Law (Máster Universitario en Abogacía) that prepares students to pass the Professional Aptitude Evaluation Test (Prueba de Evaluación de Aptitud Profesional) of the Ministry of Justice, allowing them to practice law in Spain.
  • The program offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options.
  • The program offers online convalidation and transfer services for students who wish to change their degree program or university.
  • The program has a rigorous admission process that includes a competency test, an English test, a personal interview, and, in some cases, an academic record evaluation.
  • The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become successful and ethical legal professionals.
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