Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

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Specialise in law and international relations or Economics with this double degree

Do you want an international career? Would you like to work as a consul or diplomat or for an important international organisation like NATO, the WHO or the European Union? With the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, working for one of the world’s most important institutions is within reach: In just 5 years, you’ll combine all the knowledge from the Bachelor in Law with the Bachelor in Global Governance to become an expert in international relations, and your knowledge of law, geopolitics, and economics will enable you to resolve legal, political and economic problems anywhere in the world.

Two tracks to choose from

Global Economics or Global Politics

While completing the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, you’ll also choose a specialization track, helping you to become an expert in political science or economics. You choose.

Global Economics

Become an international economic expert This track will help you to understand how the global economy works, acquiring the knowledge and tools you need to carry out in-depth economic analyses. For this, you’ll study subjects such as Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Statistics. All of these key subjects are included in a standard Economics degree.

Global Politics

Master global politics In this track you’ll expand your knowledge of political science and globalisation. You’ll also study subjects such as Conflict Management, Geopolitics and Natural Resources and International Policies.

Your internationality, your differentiating value

Globalisation has also affected the legal world: In today’s globalised society, in which countries, their institutions and companies constantly interact and interrelate, it is increasingly essential for the latter to incorporate legal experts with an in-depth knowledge of international transactions and valid legal norms in different countries. With the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, you’ll become one of those experts: You’ll be prepared to apply your knowledge of law to analyse international relations and provide solutions to conflicts which public and private organisations frequently have to overcome in the global arena. Knowing how the legal world works internationally will enable you to act and will also make you indispensable for both companies and organisations.

The world’s leading law and international relations organisations are waiting for you

The multidisciplinary focus of Esade’s Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order will multiply your professional options in the international realm: In addition to the professional outlets the Bachelor in Law generally provides, you’ll also be able to take advantage of all the opportunities provided by your background in international relations and your specialisation in Global Politics or Global Economics.

Possible career options thanks to your double degree

• Advisor in international organisations: the EU, NATO, UN, WHO, World Bank
• Analyst in foreign trade consortia
• Political career
• NGO advisor
• Diplomacy

Career options for the Global Economics track

• Expert economic analyst
• International project consultant
• Investment bank advisor
• Research and economic analysis centres
• Multinationals
• Economic regulators (European Union, IMF, etc.).

Career options for the Global Politics track

• Political consultant in the international realm
• Political science research centres
• Political analyst in EU organisations and institutions
• Multinationals

Career options in law

In addition, upon completing your double degree, you’ll have an integral education in law, allowing you to choose from multiple professional outlets in the legal realm:

• Attorney in a law firm
• State attorney
• Member of an NGO or official organisations
• Legal advisor for companies and institutions
• Public prosecutor
• Work or tax inspector
• Judge
• Council of State attorney
• Notary public
• Property or mercantile registrar