Studying Law in Spain (in Spanish)
hello,
Ok, basically I have a degree in Politics from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. I am considering studying Law and thinking about doing it in Spain as I love the country.
I studied Spanish in university as well and I am (more or less) fluent. I studied in Barcelona for a year doing Erasmus so I hope I would be able to get on ok again.
How long would a law degree in Spain take?
How much would it cost at a public university?
Are there any opportunities to do a fast-track graduate course?
Finally, perhaps the most important question. Would it be easier to do my degree in Scotland and then qualify in Spain later on?
gracias!!
Foreign law degree - qualifying in Spain?
Hello,
I hold a law degree from Canada (continental European law i.e., civilian system).
I would like to know how to get accredited in Spain in order to qualify there to become a 'Spanish' lawyer.
Would anyone know which administrative body I have to contact?
What are the chances of my foreign degree being recognised there?
Thank you.
Foreign Lawyer
common-law & civil law qualified lawyer becoming qualified to practice in Spain
Hola,
Please can you tell me the steps in order for a dual qualified barrister (UK common-law and another non-European mixed civil jurisdiction) to become qualified to work as a lawyer in Spain? Is there a particular European route?
What if your Spanish language skills are elementary?
How much does qualifying cost; How long does it take and what is the best/quickest method?
Is Law School in Madrid obligatory? Is there a Law School in Barcelona?
Muchas Gracias
Qualifying as a Spanish lawyer
I am an Argentinean lawyer working in an English law firm in Greece.
Could you please let me know which steps I must follow in order to qualify as a lawyer in Spain. Is it necessary to homolagate my Argentinean law degree first?
I should be grateful if you could also provide me with the contact details of the Bar Association in Madrid.
Muchas gracias.
Erica
Qualifying as a Spanish lawyer
Many thanks for your prompt reply.
I am sure that I will be contacting you in the future with more queries!!
All the best
Erica
How to attend law school in spain or should I just attend in the US and move to Spain
Hi,
I just recently graduated and now hold a BA in Economics and BA in Spanish. I have always wanted to pursue law, but after living in Spain for 6 months I fell in love with it and would like to work there. Which leads me to my question, are there any american or english law universities in spain or can I study law in the US and then move to spain, or are there any other english speaking law universities that are in Europe that people attend and then move to practice in spain. I guess my overall question is whether its beneficial for me to obtain my degree in the US/Europe or in Spain and if in Spain, what schools are recommended. Thank you!
wana work as a lawyer in spain is it possible?
hi to everyone.
i have a law degree(civilian backround)and practise for 1 year in turkey.so here is my guestion if i move to spain can i work as a lawyer in there?if i can should i have to do llm before working?pls i cant speak spanish.take care:)
Qualifying as a Lawyer in Spain?
Dear Lawbird Lawyer,
I am a law post-graduate from England. I have a LL.B degree and have completed the Legal Practice Course (diploma in legal practice which is our vocational training in England). But have not completed my training here.
I am interested in qualifying as a lawyer in Spain. I have read all the previous threads on this topic.
What is actually meant by 'homologating' a degree. Does this just mean that my qualifications which be checked in Spain to ensure that I do not need to take any more exams?
I understand that Spain has the continental system. So most of the work in Spain is carried out by Spanish lawyers. With the lawyers who come from a case law background acting as "high profile PRs". The exception to this rule being that those who have a background in International Law being able to practise as lawyers beside their Spanish counterparts. Are there foreign firms in Spain/ vacancies to enable the lawyers from a case law background to work as actual lawyers in Spain?
Am I right in understanding that in order for me to practice as a 'lawyer' of some description all I need to do is register with the Bar Association of the area in which I wish to work and preferably I should be fluent in Spanish? So that no more exams need to be taken at the current time? But in a few years time law graduates will be required to sit an exam in order to be registered with a Bar Association. Do you know when this new regulation will come into force?
Many thanks,
Dina
English solicitor wishing to practice in Barcelona
I have been reading the previous threads and am starting to get confused. I have a few queries and was wondering if someone could clarify:
I am an English qualified solicitor and have been practising for a number of years in the UK. I am now living in Barcelona and wish to practice here. I visited the law society in Barcelona and from what I can gather there are two routes available:
1- I can register with the law society and am able to practice without the need of 'homologating' my degree...but I would not be able to use the word 'abogada' behind my name - is this correct?
2 - I can work for a law firm in Barcelona and effectively qualify as a Spanish abogada, after a period of 3 years?
Is my understanding correct? I guess my query is how does a fully qualified solicitor qualify as a Spanish abogado/a?
Thanks
Dee