Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Presentation

The Bachelor’s Degree in Law offers a broad legal education covering areas such as:

• Constitutional, civil, administrative, criminal, and commercial law
• Legal reasoning and argumentation
• Procedural law and rights protection
• Public and private law systems
• Practical legal methods and professional ethics 

Professional Profile

Graduates in Law are prepared for a wide range of careers, including (but not limited to):

• Legal practice (as an attorney, legal advisor, or advocate)
• Public sector legal and administrative positions
• Judicial or prosecutorial assistance and practice
• Legal roles in corporate and private organizations
• Mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution services
• Public administration and regulatory compliance roles 

The degree also forms the academic basis for postgraduate studies, including the Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (Máster en Abogacía) and other specialized legal postgraduate programmes necessary for professional qualification in certain careers.

Main Objective

The main objective of this degree is to train graduates with a comprehensive legal profile, giving them a solid foundation across all major areas of law and the ability to identify, analyze, and solve legal problems. The programme combines theoretical understanding and practical skills, preparing students for legal professions and roles in public and private sectors. dereito.uvigo.es

Students learn the structure and core concepts of different legal disciplines so that they can apply legal reasoning and interpretation in diverse contexts, including legal practice, advisory roles, public administration, judicial functions, and more. Graduates will be able to perform tasks such as legal advice, representation and defense, administrative and public management, judicial documentation, mediation, arbitration, and coordination of private and public legal affairs. 

Competencies

Basic Competencies (CB)

These are common to all bachelor’s degrees under the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

• CB1: Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
• CB2: Apply knowledge and problem-solving abilities to new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
• CB3: Integrate knowledge and handle the complexity of formulating judgments from incomplete or limited information, including reflections on social and ethical responsibilities.
• CB4: Communicate their conclusions, knowledge, and reasons to both specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.
• CB5: Possess learning skills that enable them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.

General Competencies (CG)

These are designed to develop broader skills applicable in professional legal practice:

• CG1: Apply legal knowledge and reasoning to analyze, interpret, and solve legal problems.
• CG2: Understand and apply basic concepts and methods of legal analysis.
• CG3: Use critical thinking and logical reasoning in legal decision-making.
• CG4: Develop oral and written communication skills for legal contexts.
• CG5: Work autonomously and collaboratively in professional and academic contexts.
• CG6: Search, manage, and evaluate legal information from different sources, including jurisprudence, legislation, and doctrine.
• CG7: Apply ethical principles and responsibility in professional and social contexts.
• CG8: Develop the capacity for self-reflection and continuous professional learning.

Specific Competencies (CE)

These focus on the knowledge, skills, and methods directly related to law:

• CE1: Understand the foundations, principles, and structure of the Spanish legal system.
• CE2: Interpret and apply legislation, judicial decisions, and administrative regulations.
• CE3: Identify and analyze legal problems and design solutions within civil, criminal, administrative, and commercial law contexts.
• CE4: Develop legal arguments, reports, and documentation in compliance with professional standards.
• CE5: Understand procedural law and the rules for legal proceedings, litigation, and dispute resolution.
• CE6: Apply principles of European Union law and international law when relevant.
• CE7: Understand the role of ethics, professional responsibility, and social justice in legal practice.
• CE8: Develop research skills to analyze legal problems, precedents, and doctrinal debates.
• CE9: Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge (economics, politics, sociology) when necessary to understand and apply legal solutions.

Structure and Distribution of Credits

Details:

• Basic Training (60 ECTS): Foundational courses in legal and related disciplines, giving students essential tools for advanced study.
• Compulsory Subjects (138 ECTS): Core legal subjects covering constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law, etc.
• Elective Subjects (36 ECTS): Students choose from a range of optional courses, which may include topics aligned with specific legal areas or professional interests.
• Final Project (6 ECTS): An independent academic or professional project completed in the final year.

Courses

• By term
• By year