Undergraduate Degree in Law
Master the legal framework by studying law in key areas such as Civil, Criminal or Commercial and delve into the field of digital law with topics such as data protection and cyber crimes. Train for the legal challenges of the technological era in Law.
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Modules in the law programme
The degree curriculum offers comprehensive training covering the main branches of law, such as Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Administrative, Commercial and Digital. Throughout the four courses modules divided into semesters, you will take various law classes, both basic and compulsory, electives, internships and the Undergraduate Final Project.
The programme includes core subjects that provide a solid foundation in national and international legal and regulatory principles, while promoting analytical skills for the interpretation and application of law. It also incorporates subjects focusing on the challenges of the digital environment, where legal knowledge is integrated with technology.
First year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Basic Skills for the Lawyer | 6 | B | 1st | 1 |
| Introduction to the Legal System | 6 | B | 1st | 1 |
| History of Law and Roman Law | 6 | B | 1st | 1 |
| Constitutional Law | 6 | COMP | 1st | 1 |
| Legal English I | 6 | B | 1st | 1 |
| Philosophy of Law | 6 | B | 1st | 2 |
| European Law | 6 | B | 1st | 2 |
| Civil Law I | 6 | COMP | 1st | 2 |
| Foundations of Contemporary Law | 6 | B | 1st | 2 |
| Political Economics | 6 | B | 1st | 2 |
Second year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Legal English II | 6 | B | 2nd | 3 |
| Civil Law II | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| Public International Law | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| European Union Law | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| Foundations of Criminal Law | 6 | B | 2nd | 3 |
| Administrative Law I | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Institutions and Territorial Organisation of the State | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Labour and Social Security Law I | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Civil Procedural Law | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Commercial Law I | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
Third year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Administrative Law II | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Civil Law III | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Tax Law | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Family and Inheritance Law | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Criminal Procedure Law | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Labour and Social Security Law II | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Crimes and Punishment | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Spanish Tax System | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Private International Law I | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Commercial Law II | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
Fourth year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Consumer Law | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Information Law | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Intellectual and Industrial Property | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| E-Commerce Law | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Internet law | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Immigration Law: Nationality and Foreigners | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Legislative Framework for the Digital Environment | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Electronic Commerce, Signature and Contracting | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Data Protection | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| International Taxation | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| Tax Law on the Internet | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| Private International Law II | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| Electronic Financial Contracting | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| Cyber Crime | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| External Academic Work Experience | 6 | EAP | 4th | 8 |
| Final Degree Project | 6 | FP | 4th | 8 |
Structure of the Curriculum for Law Courses
The courses part of the law programme are structured in different modules, which offers complete training corresponding to 240 ECTS credits. Among these, students will be able to choose from a series of electives, including external internships here.
| Typology | ECTS |
| Basic training credits | 60 |
| Compulsory credits | 120 |
| Elective credits | 48 |
| External academic work experience credits | 6 |
| Final Degree Project Credits | 6 |
| Total | 240 |
Law courses: Internships
The Undergraduate Degree in Law at UTAMED includes compulsory internships with a value of 6 ECTS credits, which you can carry out in offices, companies or legal institutions. These internships will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired in the different areas of law and have initial direct contact with the professional practice.
We have agreements with prestigious companies nationally and our team will help you find the option that best suits your profile. You can also propose an entity of your own, provided that it is possible to formalise an agreement.
If you already have demonstrable experience in the legal field, you can request that such internships are validated. In that case, the secretarial department and the area manager will assess your situation to validate your professional experience as part of your academic training.
Law courses: Final Degree Project
The Final Degree Project is a compulsory research project of 6 ECTS credits that is part of the law programme, in which students apply the knowledge acquired during the four years of the degree.
Focus on New Technologies
The focus on New Technologies allows us to delve into the impact of the digital environment on the practice of Law. The law courses included in this focus cover topics such as legal protection against computer crimes, personal data regulation and the legal challenges derived from artificial intelligence and the use of emerging technologies. This is optional, but recommended if you want to complete your training with an up-to-date view of the legal field. To do so, you must take the following:
- Legislative Framework of the Digital Environment (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 7th semester)
- Intellectual and Industrial Property (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 7th semester)
- Electronic Commerce Law (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 7th semester)
- Internet Law (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 7th semester)
- Electronic Commerce, Signature and Contracting (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 7th semester)
- Data Protection (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 8th semester)
- Financial Electronic Contracting (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 8th semester)
- Tax Law on the Internet (6 ECTS credits - 4th year, 8th semester)