Dual Bachelor in Law and Economics

5 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University Carlos III de Madrid

Program Overview

If you’re curious about how laws shape markets and how economic forces influence public policy, this dual degree is a brilliant fit. It’s designed for analytical, ambitious students who want to understand both legal systems and economic decision-making, opening doors to careers where regulation, finance, and strategy come together.

Curriculum Structure

Years 1–2 — Foundations in Legal and Economic Thinking

You begin by building strong fundamentals in both disciplines. Courses such as Introduction to Law, Constitutional Law, and Principles of Economics help you understand how legal institutions function and how markets operate. These years strengthen your analytical reasoning and give you the essential tools to think clearly about regulation, rights, and economic behaviour.

Years 3–4 — Core Legal Practice and Economic Analysis

As you progress, your studies become more applied and specialised. Subjects like Civil Law, Administrative Law, and Microeconomics help you explore legal responsibilities, public regulation, and individual decision-making in markets. At the same time, modules such as Macroeconomics and Econometrics develop your ability to analyse economic trends and interpret real-world data.

Year 5 — Integration, Regulation, and Strategy

In the final stage, you focus on how law and economics intersect in professional settings. Courses such as Commercial Law, Public Economics, and Economic Policy help you understand corporate regulation, government intervention, and strategic economic planning. You’ll also complete a final project that brings together legal reasoning and economic analysis in a real-world context.

Focus Areas

Law and regulation, economic systems, public policy, market analysis, commercial and corporate law, public economics, governance and institutional frameworks

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal and economic analytical skills, ability to interpret regulatory and market frameworks, policy evaluation and strategic decision-making capability, quantitative and data analysis skills, professional research and communication expertise

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Official dual bachelor’s qualification aligned with Spanish and European higher education standards, preparing graduates for professional pathways in legal practice, economic policy, regulatory services, finance, consulting, and public administration.

Reputation (Employability & Recognition)

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is widely respected for academic excellence and international outlook, with its law and economics programmes known for producing graduates who move into leading companies, financial institutions, consulting firms, legal organisations, and global policy environments.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, this dual degree is built around learning by doing. You won’t just study legal rules and economic theories — you’ll apply them to real policy questions, regulatory challenges, and market scenarios that reflect how institutions and businesses actually operate. Classes are interactive and practical, with a strong focus on analysis, teamwork, and research in a modern academic environment designed to feel close to the professional world:

Here’s how hands-on experience becomes part of your journey:

Case-based legal and economic analysis — Many courses use real court decisions, regulatory cases, and market scenarios so you can practise legal reasoning and economic problem-solving together.
Policy simulations and applied exercises — You’ll work on simulated public policy and regulatory decisions, helping you understand how governments and institutions balance law and economics.
Group projects and collaborative assignments — Team-based work, presentations, and structured debates build leadership, communication, and professional teamwork skills.
Supervised research and final thesis — Guided academic projects let you explore real legal-economic issues while developing strong analytical and professional writing abilities.
Specialised libraries and research databases — Access to extensive collections in law, economics, finance, and public policy, along with academic journals and digital research tools.
Research centres and academic institutes — Opportunities to engage with university research environments connected to legal studies, economic analysis, and public policy research.
Digital learning platforms — Course materials, academic communication, and collaborative work are supported through advanced virtual learning systems and online academic tools.
Modern campus study spaces — Professional, well-equipped facilities designed for focused research, teamwork, and project development.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this dual degree gives you a rare and powerful combination of legal expertise and economic insight. Many students go on to work as Economic Policy Analysts, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Legal Consultants, or Financial Compliance Advisors, helping organisations and governments make informed, law-compliant decisions. Because you understand both legal frameworks and market systems, you’re well prepared for careers where regulation, strategy, and economics intersect:

Career guidance and employability support — The university’s career services team helps you prepare for professional life through mentoring, career workshops, and opportunities to connect with employers and institutions.
Strong professional pathways — Graduates move into consulting firms, financial institutions, legal practices, regulatory agencies, multinational companies, and public policy organisations.
Professional networks and industry exposure — Academic connections with corporate, legal, and economic environments give you access to real professional settings and valuable career opportunities.
Recognised dual-degree value — Holding two official bachelor’s degrees from a respected European public university strengthens your credibility for long-term careers in law, economics, finance, consulting, and governance.
Wide graduation outcomes — Alumni work in corporate advisory roles, economic analysis positions, legal services, regulatory bodies, financial services, and public administration.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the program, you can continue into specialised master’s degrees in areas such as Economic Policy, Finance, Corporate Law, Business Law, International Economics, Public Policy, or Regulatory Governance. Your interdisciplinary background also supports postgraduate studies that combine law, economics, and management, opening pathways into research, academia, and advanced leadership roles.