Master FULL - TIMEMASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAWForeign Trade & International Relations-LL.M.

The main purpose of the foundation of ISDE was to complete the education of the law graduates, with theaim to contribute to the society with lawyers with an excellent education and capable to respond withprofessionalism and integrity to the demands required by this profession in its different specialties.

ISDE has grown and developed, as well as its offer in Master Programmes and its commitment on preparinglawyers who will assume important responsibilities in the present society.

Message from the Chancellor of ISDEExcmo. Dr. D. José Juan Pintó Ruiz

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mr. Jorge Pinto SalaDirector of the Senior Management Team

Mr. Juan Jose Sanchez PuigExecutive Director

Mr. Manuel Garayo de OrbeSecretary of the Senior Management Team. Public prosecutor

Mr. Rafael Abadia JordanaMember of the Senior Management Team. Lawyer

Mr. Vicente Sierra RocafortMember of the Senior Management Team. Lawyer

ACADEMIC BOARD

Mr. Ramon MulleratEx-President Board of European Union Bar Association

Mr. Pablo Paisan RuizLawyer

Ms. Alegria BorrasPrincipal lecturer International Private Law University of Barcelona

Ms. Itziar Murillo CruzProgrammes Director

Mr. Gianpaolo MonteneriLawyer

Mr. David Jimenez MourizLawyer. Tax advisor

Ms. Marta Iglesias BerlangaAcademic Director

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Mr. Juan Jose Sanchez PuigDirector

Mr. Jorge Pinto SalaDirector of the Senior Management Team

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Introduction

The LL.M. in International Law, Foreign Trade & International Relations is an international postgraduate Law

degree for recent graduates in Law, lawyers who want to improve their law knowledge and practice in an

increasingly global economy scenario and other persons with interest in developing their career in the

international law framework.

The applicants must be able to attend and dedicate one year to the program as a full-time student. It is

also mandatory for all the students to have an outstanding knowledge of the English language, as the whole

master is fully taught in English.

Thinking globally is the aim of the the Master in International Law, Foreign Trade & International Relations.

globalization and the economic crisis is making the practice of law become more international. Nowa-

days, even family businesses are likely to face complex issues involving employment and immigration law,

international trade issues and sophisticated tax and health law regulations. Thus, the program is designed

to appeal to both local and foreign students who wish to obtain a specialist qualification in international

law, international relations and foreign trade. The knowledge of international law is important to graduates

for different reasons: public international law has taken into account the effects of globalization and the ne-

cessity of protecting general and common international interests; the importance of the international com-

munity, and in consequence, of international relations and foreign trade. The Master in International Law

wants to reflect this broader perspective.

In order to practice law with enough guarantees, it is necessary for the lawyer to acquire practical

knowledge and the correct application of it. This learning mechanism can only be acquired in the centres

which are in actual contact with the main local and international law firms. With these simple but at the

same time innovative principles, ISDE launches the LL.M. in International Law Foreign Trade &

International Relations

After more than 50 years in the practice of law, our experience hasdemonstrated that the new law graduates lack the grounding required in theAdvocacy. ISDE noticed that there was not a big difference between the newlaw graduates and those who have complementary studies, since all of themlack practical education to face the clients and their problems.

Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the students who have an internship ina law firm after finishing their studies, quickly acquire the minimum necessaryknowledge to face the legal practice.

For these reasons, we asked ourselves why most of the educational systemswere failing when the professors, organization and methods were excellent.Our conclusion was clear : the formation acquired in a law firm guarantees amore correct professional preparation.

Consequently, it was necessary to reproduce this natural work system of themain law firms, improve it and finally to complement it with an internshipperiod.

The Master in International Law was born with a clear objective: to transmita mechanism of legal reasoning and consequently, a preparation in legalpractice in all subjects, with the aim of gradually aspiring to specialization.

The student will also be instructed in international relations and foreign trade,necessary nowadays with the actual worldwide economic system.

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Mr. Vicente Sierra. Professorof the Master in InternationalLaw LL.M. Partner of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

‘Having the best training will increase

your options being determinant to

define your professional career. Int this

sense the Master in International Law

because of the quality of its academic

board, collaborators and professors is an

excellent opportunity to complement the

knowledge acquired previously at the

University.’

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'The Master in International Law LL.M.prepares you in legal practice in all the subjects,

instructing you in international relations andforeign trade, necessary nowadays with the

actual worldwide economic system.'

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Methodology

ISDE has created a practical and effective system, after severalyears working, based on learning through real cases and usingthe same methodology as a real lawyer. That is the reason whythe education is provided both in the academic headquartersand in the law firms.

Thus what it is learned is the application of the law, thedetection of legal problems, the legal reasoning and theappropriate draft claims. Nevertheless this is only the first phase of the master, since inthe second one the students have an internship in differentprestigious law firms and national or international legalconsultancies.

ISDE believes that the legal practice is not based on fictitiousproblems, but on real cases. This is why we have the bestprofessionals: lawyers, lecturers, and economists, who make upa perfect team and understand each other perfectly.

4. Program Schedule

The 1st phase takes place at our academic headquarters. The method is based on a combination of studyof cases and case study.

Begins in September and ends in February. During this period,the student attends lectures in Madrid.

The study of cases gives students a general approach to thedifferent subjects of the program. At the same time thisparticular method develops students’ agility for legal reasoning.

On the other hand, the case study consists in analyzing, deeplyand precisely, those particular aspects which are especiallyrelevant in international legal practice.

This combined method aims at providing students with a workmethod which will allow them to face any kind of legalproblem in future.

This specific program in International Law LLM is completedby different common subjects that are essential for a lawyerand paying special attention to the international relations andforeign trade.

The 2nd phase begins in March and ends in July Each studentcompletes this phase at the premises of one of thecollaborating entities of the master, under the conditions andrules set by those entities. For this reason, the schedule for thesecond phase is subject to further modifications.

The total duration of the program exceeds 1.500 hours.

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1. COMMERCIAL LAW

I. International contracts.

II. Bankruptcy law.

III. Banking contracts and international financing. international

methods of payment.

IV. Introduction to international stock-market Agreements of

negotiable values.

V. International trade law. Joint ventures.

VI. Intellectual property law. E-commerce law.

VII. Competition law.

VIII. International insurance contracts.

2. COMPANY LAW

I. Corporation law and corporate governance.

II. Company’s directors: duties and liabilities.

III. M & A transactions: mergers and acquisitions.

IV. Listed companies: takeovers.

V. Corporate real estate.

3. INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW

I. Transfer pricing. international tax planning. EU tax law.

II. International double taxation.

III. The OECD and UN model tax treaties.

4. EMPLOYMENT LAW

I. European employment law.

II. Immigration.

III. International hiring.

5. PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

I. The international regulatory framework of law. The treaty

legal framework. integration of international rules in the

governmental regulatory framework. Application and

interpretation of international rules.

II. Governmental influence: maritime law. Air space and

transport.

III. Energy law.

IV. Environmental law. International protection.

V. Telecommunications law.

6. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES: LITIGATION AND ADRs

I. International judicial process and assistance.

Enforcement of foreign judicial procedures.

II. Alternative dispute resolution.

III. International commercial arbitration. Enforcement of

foreign arbitral awards.

IV. Mediation. Conciliation and other ADRS.

7. CRIMINAL LAW

I. Economic, financial and business criminal law.

II. International criminal law: war crimes and crimes against

humanity.

8. INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW

I. International human rights rules referred to families and

family life as well as private international law rules that affect

families.

II. Marriage, separation and divorce, child custody and

adoption.

III. Inheritance law.

9. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

I. Society and international community.

II. Theory of the international relations.

III. International cooperation for development.

IV. International contemporary conflicts.

V. International cooperation: United Nations operating

system.

VI. Foreign politics. International protocol.

VII. Governmental bodies for foreign policy and International

relations. Diplomacy. Consular affairs.

10. FOREIGN TRADE

I. Foreign trade law.

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II. International economy and foreign affairs. Universal

economic organization. General agreement on tariffs and trade

(GAAT). Anti- GATT reactions: The United Nations conference

on trade and development (UNCTAD) and the United Na-

tions Industrial development organization (ONUDI). The

OMC. Dispute settlement.

11. PARALLEL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

I. Etiquette and protocol

II. Speech class

III. Negotiation

IV. Management and leadership skills

V. Business development

VI. Legal marketing

VII. Workshop and practical classes in firms

12. LANGUAGES

I. Legal English

II. Legal American

Once the students finish the first phase, they begin their

internship in European or American Law Firms and legal

consultancies. The participants will be assigned supervising

attorneys to introduce them into the firm and serve as

mentors throughout the training period.

The destination of the students is decided by ISDE on the basis

of level of language, academic qualifications and the firms’

priorities. This procedure guarantees a successful internship.

At the end of this period the supervising attorney will inform

the Director of the Master about the results obtained by the

student.

The total duration of the program exceeds 1.500 hours.

Francisco Velez. Student of the Master in International Law.

‘The multicultural environment, the high quality of theprofessors and the high level of commitment of the studentsand the Institution combined with the knowledge andexperience gained during the first and second phase of theMaster, make this LL.M. program a great opportunity for thoseInternational Lawyers who want to achieve their academicand professional goals.’

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Professors

Albert GarroféCuatrecasas, GonÇalves Pereira

Alberto FortunCuatrecasas, GonÇalves Pereira

Almudena RodríguezClifford Chance

Álvaro GarcíaCuerpo Diplomático

Ana GarrochoUniv. Carlos III

Ana AceitunoAnathenea

Bárbara NavarroGoogle

Carolina KindelanLearning Point Prestns School

César HerreroDLA Piper

César IglesiasDíaz Bastián & Truán

Daniel SevillanoBacker & Mckenzie

Diego VargasManiega y Soler

Elena ContentoBME Consulting

Elena BilbaoConsejalía Ayuntamiento Pozuelo

Enrique NavarroDavies Arnold Cooper

Fernando BrandoliniPons Patentes y Marcas

Fernando Gutiérrez DLA Piper

Francisco SilvanErnst & Young

Gonzalo Martín de NicolásHerbert Smith

Gonzalo Moreno Sonae Sierra

Gonzalo SánchezLinklaters

Guillermo GuerraRamón y Cajal

Helmut BrokelmanHowrey

Henar GonzálezUría y Menéndez

Ignacio PazHerbert Smith

Ignacio SantabayaJones Day

Ignacio SignesRéférendaire EU Court Justice

Isabel CortesPons Patentes y Marcas

José Manuel CajigasGoñi & Cajigas Abogados

José Manuel MedranoZurbano & Caracas

Jacobo DopicoGonzález Franco

Jaime BragadoGarrigues

Javier López AntónDLA Piper

Javier MoureloClifford Chance

Javier RocaSonae Sierra

Joaquín GonzálezUniv. Alfonso X El Sabio

José FragaInterjuris

José LasaLaffer Abogados

Juan BezaresTribeca

Juan SaavedraAllen & Overy

Luis AlonsoClifford Chance

Luis ZarraluquiZarraluqui Abogados

Mariana RoblesRödl & Partner

Mariano SantosPons Patentes y Marcas

Marta DelgadoJones Day

M Ángel NavasLandwell

Natalia Gómez BernardoFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Nerea CemlynDLA Piper

Nicolás MartínMLA

Norman HeckhBaker & McKenzie

Pablo PaisanCuatrecasas, GonÇalves Pereira

Paulino FajardoDavies Arnold Cooper

Pedro TenorioTribunal Constitucinal

Pedro CallolRoca Junyent

Rafael MontejoLener

Raimundo OrtegaJones Day

Ramón CastillaHammonds

Ramón MulleratLandwell

Raphael SchutzEmbajada Israel

Roberto HayerKorach Simonius Hayer

Rodrigo GarcíaLaffer Abogados

Sandra PaolettiHammonds

Susana MartínezDavis Arnold Cooper

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STUDENTS NATIONALITIES

STUDENTS AGES

Between 22 and 25 years old

Between 32 and 38 years old

Between 26 and 31 years old

Netherlands 3.8% Ireland 3.8% Spain 30.7% Belgium 3.8% Italy 11.5%

Australia 3.8% Brazil 11.5% Switzerland 3.8% USA 28% South

Africa 3.8% Germany 3.8% México 3.8% Portugal 3.8%

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SITUATION BEFORE THE MASTER

COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS IN THE SECOND PHASE

3,532,521,510,5

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Legal Institutions

University

Documentation

Applicants willing to participate in the Admission Process ofthe Master shall complete a Registration Form, and sendit, fully completed, along with the following documentation: • Curriculum vitae• Copy of the University Degree• Copy of the University transcripts or University results certificate (in case you have not finished your studiesat the moment of application, please send us your currentacademic record)• A minimum of one reference letter from someone whoknows you from an academic or a working background• Copy of the passport or other relevant identification document

These documents can be directly sent by email or by post, tothe attention of the Admissions Department, to:

C/ Recoletos 6, 28001 Madrid, Spainmasters@isdemasters.com

Applying

Those applicants, who successfully meet the minimum entryrequirements to join the course, shall also take the followingtests on a later date:

• Motivation test• Psychometric test • Juridical skills exam• English level exam

Prospective students are able to submit applications all yearround. However, the Admissions Committee assesses thereceived applications twice a month and Applicants areinformed immediately of the outcome of their application.

At the same time, if necessary, applicants can be asked tosubmit further information or documentation to clarifycertain aspects of their academic and/or professionalbackground. The Admissions Committee is also entitled tosubject the acceptance of a certain applicant to a personalinterview.

The number of the places available to study the Master islimited and applications will be dealt in strict order ofinscription. We recommend a prompt application to theprogram.

Location and Timetable

The first phase of the Master in International Law Trade &International Relations-LL.M. takes place in our AcademicHeadquarters in Madrid. The students are obliged to attendlectures everyday plus the additional classes that can takeplace during also the afternoons. The students shall takepractical cases and exams related to the classes they haveeach week. Furthermore, the students will visit once a weekdifferent departments of the top law firms in Spain and otherinstitutions and companies. These legal offices and institutionsare partners to ISDE.

The second phase takes place in the law Firms, institutions orcompanies that have collaborated in teaching the program inthe first phase. ISDE collaborates and works closely withinstitutions in the following countries: Spain, Portugal, France,Italy, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Poland, Canada, USA, Argentina, Chile,Brazil, Panama, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, etc. The critera usedto appoint the institution that will receive the studentconsists in a detailed case by case analysis of the academicperformance of the student, personal profile, and theprevious acceptance from the receiving institution of thatparticular student.

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MR. PAULINO FAJARDO. Professor of the Master in International Law LL.M.Head of Davies Arnold Cooper’s Insurance Group.

'The profile of the lecturers guarantees the students the acqui-

sition of a deep Knowledge in comparative Law that will make

them capable of working in a Globalized Legal environment'

MS. MARTA DELGADO. Professor of the Master inInternational Law LL.M.Lawyer of Jones Day.

'The diversity of cultures of the

students is fantastic. The

program is designed with a

practical vision that prepares

the student to put into practice

his knowledge successfully in a

firm or Company'

MS. MARIA DE LEÓN. Professor of the Mas-ter in InternationalLaw LL.M. Director ofCommunication ofPedro del Hierro andother several firms.

'For the students, studying Parallel areas of knowledge such asEtiquette is essential as it’s a way of communicating certain as-pects of your personality and very important to identify what towear in every situation'

MS. BÁRBARA NAVARRO. Professor of the Master inInternational Law LL.M.Public Policy and Govern-ment Affairs Counsel ofGoogle.

'The Master in InternationalLaw LL.M. is an interesting,necessary and unique opportu-nity in Spain. We needprofessionals able to performtheir activity regardless of fron-tiers'

MIGUEL F. MIRABAL. Student of the Master inInternational Law.

'I strongly believe that the LLMhas been a wise investment formy career. The Professors, Staffand Student-Body are of the hig-hest professional calibre and ran-

king. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working directlywith some of the top legal minds in Europe'

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Contact Details

The Admissions Procedure will be directly

dealt with ISDE’s Admissions Department

C/ Recoletos, 6

28001 – Madrid

Phone.: +34 911 265 180

Fax: +34 915 762 021

E-mail: masters@isdemasters.com

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