If you want to be a Lawyer in Spain, and after having used the URJC search engine, you will have some questions. We look forward to helping you on the path to becoming a lawyer in Spain.
⚠️ This Master’s Degree in Law allows to be a Spanish Lawyer. In Spain there are no differences between Solicitors or Barristers. Once you have achieved all the requirements you may exercise Law as lawyer. That is, you will be a Spanish attorney-at-law.
Who has to study the Master’s Degree in Law?
Those who want to practice law in Spain.
Why is it necessary to take an enabling Master?
The 34/2006 Act, of October 30, on Access to the Legal Professionals, developed by regulation by Royal Decree 775/2011, of June 3, aims to establish that the practice of law need a professional law degree.
What do I need to access the Master’s Degree in Law?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB in Law) is required to be able to enroll and study the Master’s Degree in Law. If you have any other degree you will not be able to enroll. You need to have achieved the Degree on Law.
If your Bachelor’s degree in Law achieved abroad/outside Spain, you will need to have previously validated or validated it in order to enroll.
Once I pass the Master’s Degree in Law, can I practice law in Spain?
No, you need to pass a practice period and a specific exam.
What do I need to be able to take the Test on Access for the Legal Profession?
- Have exceeded 90 ECTS credits of the Master.
- Have applied for the title of the University Master’s Degree in Law.
