Presentation of Deusto Law School, from University of Deusto

1. Deusto
Law School
Universidad de DeustoUniversidad de Deusto
University of Deusto

2. About us
Deusto Law School is a medium-sized faculty which forms part of the University of
Deusto. Deusto trains leaders in its well known Jesuit educational system with
a solid background through its undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing
education programs.
Our motto:
Tradition and Innovation
Over time we have achieved excellence in teaching
and research. Starting with a traditional method
we currently offer the most innovative programs
based on vanguard talent and sights set on a
global horizon: Tradition & Innovation.
Gema Tomás - Dean
Excellent Teaching Quality
Deusto is an officially accredited institution and a
dynamic organization recognized by official Quality
Agencies for excellence in teaching (UNIBASQ, ANECA)
and a rigorous internal quality control system (AUDIT).
This distinction has been earned through our own
teaching model where tutors play a key role to help
students correctly develop the academic and professional
competences envisaged for each degree. This is most
highly valued by Deusto Law School students.
«We want our Faculty to be the place where students
discover Law and acquire a solid grounding in values
such as justice, equality and solidarity.
For this purpose, we have a large team formed by
lecturers and practising professionals from the field of
law, judiciary or business consultancy, who contribute
to creating an atmosphere of study and collaborative
work both through theoretical and practical classes.»

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More than 130 years of Legal Education
❚❚❚ Experience in training
future lawyers
Deusto Law School, founded in
1886, has gained a solid reputation
for the high quality of its studies,
academic staff and student body.
Every year, our School provides 2,000
students with a comprehensive
background, professional and
personal development and high
quality teaching, both at an
undergraduate and postgraduate
level. Many generations of top legal
practitioners from Deusto Law School
demonstrate this excellence.
Our aim is to train qualified legal
professionals, capable of working
towards change and improvement
in society, trying to build a fair and
a more human, political, economic
and social context. Hence, our efforts
to encourage students to become
responsible and critical individuals,
with an attitude of service and
solidarity, respectful to others,
educated for peace and committed to
dignity and to human rights.
The best undergraduate and
postgraduate education
Our curricula are based on a
professional profile, that is, on the
definition of what a professional
should be.
This description has been agreed
upon by the social actors in the field
of law, business and labour relations:
lawyers, judges, notaries, politicians,
social workers, representatives from
the business world in general, among
others.
This profile a set of knowledge
and skills that must be acquired or
developed throughout academic
programs.
2000 law students
70 full-time faculty
60 visiting lecturers
250 visiting legal
practitioners7.10:1 Student to
Faculty ratio

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Seven reasons to study at Deusto Law School
❚❚❚ High quality Faculty-staff
Students feel that Deusto Law lecturers make a
difference with their competence, attentive teaching,
institutional engagement and performance coherence.
❚❚❚ Close to real experience
The blended learning provided by full-time lecturers,
practitioners and international visiting scholars is
highly valued by students as an approach to real world
experience.
❚❚❚ Tutor-assisted learning
Tutors are on hand to guide and encourage students in
their development as they build confidence and autonomy.
❚❚❚ Partnerships imply outstanding
internships
A close connection between Deusto Law School and
the most representative institutions such as the Bar
Association and outstanding companies implies diversity
and quality in our internships.
Our students give us their opinion.
Extracted from the 2017
Deusto Quality Department Survey

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❚❚❚ Education based on ethical values
and social justice
Deusto places special emphasis on humanist education
intended to make students not only excellent professionals
but also people to serve a society committed to human
rights.
❚❚❚ Modern campus & renewed
resources
Deusto’s Campus provides recently renovated areas with
cutting edge technology, renewed social spaces, a new
sports centre and a library, all of which are highly valued
by students.
❚❚❚ A school to prepare for broad
international careers
Deusto Law School offers a wide range of advantages,
creating opportunities for an international environment.
Deusto boosts exchange programs for students, faculty
and administration staff.

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Rankings
Deusto is building a solid reputation for excellence in teaching which is
reflected in rankings. Our institutional goal of transparency is being publicly
recognised and Deusto Law School is ranked 3rd in the Spanish list of
Universities. Business Law is cited as one of our most outstanding quality
areas.
in educational achievement in conjunction with other universities
U-Ranking 2017 by BBVA Foundation and Institute of Economic Research
1st
position
in Law (Spanish universities)
Everis Foundation University-Business Ranking 2017
3rd
position
among the 10 most influential universities
U-Ranking 2017 by BBVA Foundation and Institute of Economic Research
5th
position
Master’s degree in Business Law listed as the third best program
2017 El Mundo Ranking
3rd
position
in Global Classification in conjunction with other six universities
The 10 most influential universities on the networks.El Mundo 2017
5th
position
UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO
DEUSTO LAW SCHOOL

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Deusto Law School has a proud history of recognition in the European Union.
Deusto founded the Institute of European Studies in 1979 even before
Spain became a member of the European Union. Being a pioneer in this field
has permitted Deusto Law School to receive distinction from the European
Commission with several Jean Monnet Actions designed to promote excellence
in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide.
These Jean Monnet Actions foster dialogue
between the academic world and policy-makers,
in particular with the aim of enhancing governance of
EU policies.
A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
Three Jean Monnet Chairs
• Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies on European Integration
• Chair in European Union on Transnational Trade Law
• Chair in EU Economic and Legal Integration for People
Two Jean Monnet Modules
• Module of Economic Constitution
• Module of Students’ Awareness of Public Integrity and Accountability in
the European Union
Recognition in the European Union

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Student-focused education
Deusto’s student-centred approach to education
aims to ensure students receive a solid academic
background. The Faculty of Law bases its tradition
of teaching excellence on an unconditional
commitment to humanist education.
The Literature & Law Program to promote
reading and gain insight into legal culture
Review for Journals to enhance writing abilities
For this reason, students can choose from a
large range of opportunities to practice critical
legal thinking and to explore perspectives of real
problems.
Moot Court Competition to experience actual
law practice
Legal Debate League to foster public speaking
skills

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Legal Clinic and Social Justice
Opened in 2015, our Legal Clinic is the place to
acquire solid training with an ethical perspective
focused on social justice. The Legal Clinic provides
support for local social entities and some NGOs within
a Learning-Service environment. We try to be close to
the most disadvantaged. Students enrolled in Clinic
projects get hands-on learning experience with the
invaluable help of pro-bono lawyers.
Legal Clinic Projects
Immigration and Refugees
Development Projects for Women
Human Trafficking
Housing Law
Assistance in Prison Projects
Ombudsman Assistance
Assistance to the Elderly

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Bachelor’s Degrees 240-288 ECTS
Grado en Derecho
Grado en Relaciones Laborales
Grado en Derecho + Especialidad/Minor Económica
Grado en Derecho + Especialidad/Minor TIC
Joint Bachelor’s Degrees 360 ECTS
Doble Grado en Derecho + Comunicación
Doble Grado en Derecho + Relaciones Internacionales
Doble Grado en Derecho + Relaciones Laborales
Doble Grado en Derecho + Administración y Dirección de Empresas
Master’s Degrees 60 ECTS
Máster en Asesoría Fiscal
Máster en Derecho de la Empresa
Máster en Acceso a la Abogacía
Máster en Gestión de Empresas Marítimo-Portuarias y Derecho Marítimo
Joint Master’s Degrees 90-120 ECTS
Doble Máster en Acceso a la Abogacía + Derecho de la Empresa
Doble Máster en Acceso a la Abogacía + Asesoría Fiscal
Máster Conjunto en Acción Internacional Humanitaria (NOHA)
Diplomas 15-30 ECTS
Derecho Digital
Compliance Sociolaboral
Derecho Concursal
Contratos Públicos
Courses
Programa Formativo en Derechos Humanos para Líderes Indígenas de
América Latina, with The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Human Rights
ForUndergraduateStudentsForPostgraduateStudents
Our Programs -Spanish

11. International Law is the most significant area in our
globalised world and these programs are designed to
provide students with skills, practice and concepts for
this complex field.
Minor: «Skills for international lawyers» 24 ECTS
ForPostgraduateStudents
Master of Laws 60-120 ECTS
In International Legal Studies
In Transnational Law & Trade
In Public International Law
Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA)- Human
Rights Policy and Practice (HRPP). Erasmus Mundus
Short Certified Advanced Programs 30 ECTS
Courses
International Law
European Law
Labour Law
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ForUndergraduateStudents
Our Programs -English

12. Research
In line with the Jesuit vocation for research, Deusto
Law School promotes research in connection with
academic programs and social problems. More than
60 full-time staff have officially accredited research.
For more information:
research@deusto.es
Research activities show outstanding achievements
every year through constant participation in
international, European (FP7, H2020, ERASMUS+),
and regional projects.
Keeping pace with the trend, our Faculty is
formed by researchers with excellent curricula
(Ramón y Cajal Project, European COFUND).
Deusto lecturers lead research groups in
cutting-edge fields such as Transnational &
Competition Law, European and Social Integration,
Cooperative Law and Refugee & Human Rights Law.
Publications in prestigious Journals
—JCR/ISI, Scopus, SPI/CSIC.—
Institute of Cooperative Studies was founded
in 1984 and it organizes courses and seminars
throughout the academic year.
Centre
Pedro Arrupe Institute of Human Rights
was founded in 1997 with the main purpose of
working for a human rights culture.
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Centre
Researches
Groups
Publications
Projects

13. ❚❚❚ PhD Programs
It is possible to pursue PhD Law studies on two
different paths:
Phd Program in
Business Law
Shared with Comillas University in Madrid
and ESADE University in Barcelona.
PhD European Program
in Law & Development
Shared with another five Universities: Oslo,
Tartu, South Africa, Edinburgh and Tilburg.
❚❚❚ Deusto International Research School
Deusto International Research School (DIRS) gives
support to students who undertake a doctorate program.
DIRS concentrates on interdisciplinary, international
and intersectoral activities in order to broaden the
experience and exposure of young researchers to real
social challenges and networking.
❚❚❚ Library (CRAI)
Deusto Center of Learning and Research Resources
(CRAI) is located in an outstanding 22,275 m2 building
designed by architect Rafael Moneo. It has modern
reference rooms and nearly a thousand reading
stations and carrels available for researchers. With
over a million volumes, it is the Basque Country’s
largest library. It is located next to the Guggenheim
museum and opposite our Univerisity.
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PhD Programs & Resources

14. Open to the world
The University of Deusto is focused on excellence in education, achieving a
significant position of international leadership for decades. Deusto offers
mobility exchanges for education, research and specialized courses in
leading Universities all over the world.
+ 300 International mobility agreements
Deusto participates in Erasmus Internship Programs and SICUE, enabling
students, lecturers and researchers to develop activities and education stays for
learning & research abroad.
+ 1.400 International incoming students every year
Deusto has been recognised with the distinction of Campus of International
Excellence (ARISTOS CAMPUS MUNDUS) committed to socially responsible and
sustainable innovation: The strategic aggregation of Deusto, Comillas Pontifical
University and Universitat Ramon Llull. It is also a member of an advanced strategic
aggregation with Georgetown University, Boston College y Fordham University
Following this policy Deusto Law School works closely with many law
school networks and academic groups worldwide.
Faculty members are active academics and researchers leading international
networks and projects which have become increasingly relevant in
International Law, Human Rights and European Law: European Inter-University
Center for Human Rights and Democratization (EIUC), Association of Human
Rights Institutes (AHRI), European Law Faculties Association (ELFA), Association of
International Law and International Relations (AEPDIRI), International Centre of
Research and Information of the Public, Social & Cooperative Economy (CIRIEC),
European Network for Clinical Legal Education (ENCLE), among others.

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❚❚❚ An international legal career
International Studies have a long tradition in Deusto
Law School, making it the ideal environment for
international students to pursue their academic
careers. Deusto Students have the opportunity to build
a solid education with the knowledge and skills for
a complex and globalized world.
Legal English skills
Deusto Law School offers education in Legal English
Language skills and training for English TOLES exam.
Bridge Program: international legal experience
Outstanding students may follow an international
shadowing program for an intensive two week
experience abroad. This is flexible in-company learning
arranged with the collaboration of international offices
of the most prestigious Law Firms.
International research projects
Research teams at Deusto Law School are open to
participation of students who want to enhance their
competence in this field.
International internships to enhance professional
training
Deusto students can do internships abroad in companies,
legal offices, bodies or institutions working in the
International field.
Optional programs abroad
Deusto Law School offers the possibility of enrolling on
an international programat a foreign university in special
economic conditions.

16. The Career Service for Undergraduate Students
in the Faculty of Law intends to orientate students to
develop their own personal branding. We provide them
with specific legal tools and an employment-oriented
service from their first year.
Final year students may participate in guidance programs
and job-oriented programs. Our high employment rate
attests to the efficiency of these coaching actions.
300internships every year in companies,
consultancy and legal firms provide Law students with
the skills and knowledge necessary to get a job.
We may also offer internships for international
students enrolled in our programs to get legal
experience for short periods.
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Career Service

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Every year Deusto Law School organizes direct meetings
between employers and alumni who are looking
for their first job opportunity or a change of
employment to improve in their professional career.
Deusto founded the first School of Legal Practice in
Spain in 1965, which comprises a very extensive legal
network.
Deusto Law Alumni Association helps to build solid
networks and organizes a range of courses and events to
enhance professional careers.
Business Law is one of the areas where interaction
between practitioners and the Law School is most intense.
Continuing professional development & alumni

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Campus life
University life stretches beyond classrooms and Deusto
enables students to share life experiences and join
other members of the Deusto community.
We offer a wide variety of experiences to grow and
enjoy. Students may find theater, drawing, debates,
concerts, mountain outings, international
volunteering camps, Basque dance, photography,
and many other activities.
Some activities may be recognised for credit.
Solidarity Health
Arts Technology
Culture Communication

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❚❚❚ Sports
Deusto boasts a fully-equipped Sports Centre with
multi-sports halls for indoor and outdoor activities such
as gym stations, tennis and paddle courts, artificial grass
pitches for football, studios for group exercise classes or
wall climbing.
Deusto offers individual coaching for students who are
actively involved in top-class and professional sports.
Students have the chance to do different sports,
participate in more than one hundred activities while
meeting colleagues from other schools and nationalities.
A famous sporting competition is the «Regata Deusto-
Ingenieros» a University rowing competition that has
taken place in the Bilbao River since 1981
More
information:
Sports card: to use
sports facilities.
Bilbao:
deportes@deusto.es
San Sebastian:
deportes.ss@deusto.es

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Accommodation
Deusto students benefit from a wide variety of
accommodation offerings.
On-campus accommodation
Deusto Accommodation Service aims to help students
through the whole process of finding accommodation in
Bilbao and San Sebastian.
The Student Residence Hall (Colegio Mayor Deusto)
offers top-quality accommodation facilities for students,
researchers and lecturers in 300 individual rooms.
colegiomayor@deusto.es
Off-campus accommodation
There are other options available to students such as
shared flats, homestays, apartments for teachers and
researchers or family accommodation. Our personal
advisory service may assist students with more
information about private accommodation.
For further information about accommodation please
send an email to:
Bilbao campus: acogida@deusto.es
San Sebastian campus: alojamiento.ss@deusto
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❚❚❚ Mobility
The International Relations Office helps students
and professors in mobility programs (ERASMUS,
ERASMUS Mundus External Cooperation Window).
Please check our website www.relint.deusto.es
❚❚❚ Language facilities
The Language Centre offers special programs to learn
English, German, French, Chinese, Basque or Spanish for
foreign students (summer courses, small groups). Deusto
Law School provides unique tools to train for a successful
International legal career (Legal English Skills, TOLES
exam preparation).
Centro Internacional de Español (CIDE)
Centro Internacional de Español (CIDE) offers a wide
range of Spanish courses for specific purposes, combined
with other subjects and specific training for teachers.
+1,500International students every year
❚❚❚ Financial aid
We are committed to ensuring that the lack of economic
means is not a deterrent for students to study at this
University.
Please see more information on our website
or contact us in: becas@deusto.es or law@deusto.es
1: 7students with financial aid.
Student assistance

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Deusto Law School is located on the Bilbao Campus.
Some Law programs are also offered at the San
Sebastian Campus such as the Joint Degree in Law &
Business Administration; and the Joint Degree in Law &
Communication.
Bilbao is a seaport, financial and economic hub
which the Global Talent Competitiveness Index
2017 (GTCI) highlights among the world’s best
cities for its talent management. Bilbao has
been named European City of the Year in the
2018 Urbanism Awards. Bilbao is praised for
its transformation into an outstanding university,
museum and business city.
Enjoying education in outstanding cities
Foto: Agustín Sagasti

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San Sebastian —European Capital of Culture
2016— has impressive artistic, cultural and gastronomic
value with international acknowledgement (Film
Festival, Gastronomy Prizes, Jazz Music Summer
Festival).
San Sebastian is known as the Pearl of the Cantabric
Sea, with its beautiful bay, mix of sea and mountains,
quality of life and world famous cuisine, all of which
has made it a top tourist destination for over two
centuries.
Our Campus in San Sebastian is also located near the
business city centre and near the river where students
may do sport and also enjoy University life.

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❚❚❚ Bilbao campus
The Bilbao campus was declared a Site of Historical interest in 2002. It is
formed by several architecturally valuable buildings surrounded by green areas
to enjoy campus life. It is located opposite the Guggenheim Museum in the
heart of city life.
Its most distinctive features are its central staircase, the Library (currently the
Salón de Grados),the Gothic Chapel and the Main Hall.
It is located in the most cosmopolitan area of Bilbao, beside the river and
surrounded by avant garde buildings boasting signatures of the world’s most
prestigious architects.
Students find it easy to fit into life in Bilbao, especially once they realise that it
takes only 20 minutes to reach the beach by metro-underground and they can
enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities in the mountains that surround the city.
Contact
web@deusto.es
Tel: +34 944 139 000
Avenida de las
Universidades, 24
48007
Bilbao
Bizkaia
Monday to Friday:
9:00 to 13:00
Tuesday and Thursday:
9:00 to 13:00 and
15:00 to 17:30
(July and August:
9:00 to 13:00)

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❚❚❚ San Sebastian campus
The San Sebastian campus is distinctive for its avantgarde design and singular
architecture set within green areas and a unique arboretum. A five-story building
for new classrooms and offices (the Father Arrupe Building) built in 1998 was the
finishing touch for the original campus project. In 2005, fitting out the Matteo
Ricci Technology Building, the new Library and the head office of the Basque
Institute for Competitiveness-Orkestra provided the campus with new and
modern facilities.
The San Sebastian campus is located on the banks of Urumea River, beside the
Cristina-Enea Park. The site covers 32,000 m2, forming part of the city centre
which many call «the most beautiful in the world».
The seaside, surfing and «pintxos» in the Old City are part of the favourite during
university years.
Contact
web@deusto.es
Tel: +34 943 326 600
Camino de Mundaiz, 50
20012
San Sebastian
Guipuzkoa
Monday to Friday:
9:00 to 13:00
Tuesday and Thursday:
9:00 to 13:00 and
15:00 to 17:30
(July and August:
9:00 to 13:00)

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Contact
Deusto Law School
Tel.: 94 413 90 55
Email:
comunicacion.derecho@deusto.es
law@deusto.es
www.derecho.deusto.es
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The University of Deusto reserves the right to make modifications concerning any of the points
indicated in this brochure.
Publication date: January, 2018.

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