Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía

What Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía does

Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) is a privately-held Spanish higher education institution founded in 1992, headquartered in Madrid (Calle Serrano, 208) with additional campuses in Barcelona, New York, and a regional office in Oviedo. The institution operates as INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE DERECHO Y ECONOMÍA S.A.U., a sociedad anónima unipersonal under the Difusión Jurídica Group, and delivers a portfolio of integrated undergraduate double-degree programs (Grado + Master's combinations in international legal practice, stock exchange and international finance, sports and entertainment law, and Sport Management with Barça Innovation Hub) alongside standalone postgraduate master's programs in international advocacy, banking and financial markets (with BME), international tax advisory, business law/arbitration/ADR, entertainment law, and access to the legal profession. Programs are offered in on-site, online, streaming, and hybrid formats, supported by a content ecosystem that includes the ISDE Blog, ISDE Talks video series, and the annual ISDE Sports Convention (ISC).

ISDE's core technology stack is modest and commercially oriented: the institution deploys ISDE IA, an AI-powered conversational chatbot on its website that handles prospective-student inquiries in multiple languages across programs, admissions, and student-life topics. The broader digital surface includes an alumni portal (alumni.isde.es), a private student area (com.isde.es), a continuing education platform (programas.isde.es), and an e-commerce storefront ("The Store"). The institution has launched the Observatorio del Talento Digital in collaboration with DIGITALENT GROUP, a research initiative analyzing AI and digital-talent trends in the legal sector rather than a proprietary AI product. No public APIs, SDKs, or in-house machine-learning models are disclosed.

ISDE operates a tuition-driven revenue model, with primary income from undergraduate combined-degree programs, postgraduate master's programs, executive and continuing education, and specialization courses. Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed; scholarships (Major Law Firms Fund, Economist & Jurist Fund, and the Simmons & Simmons 100% scholarship for Access to the Legal Profession) and third-party financing are used to support enrollment. Distribution is structured around a sales-led admissions process (online application, document review, written and oral tests, personal interview, committee evaluation) executed across on-site campuses (Madrid, Barcelona, New York), online and streaming channels, and a global marketing apparatus anchored by content marketing, events (ISC, ISC Awards), and partnerships with more than 50 law firms, Big Four advisory firms, and sports organizations that drive both referrals and graduate placement.

Name

Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía

Legal name

INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE DERECHO Y ECONOMÍA S.A.U.

Website

https://isde.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ISDE (Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía) is a private Spanish higher education institution founded in 1992, offering integrated law undergraduate and master's degree programs plus postgraduate specializations across campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, and New York, with a tuition-based business model anchored by partnerships with 50+ top law firms and sports organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Law master's programs
• Postgraduate law degrees
• Sports law programs
• Continuing legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Serranillos Del Valle

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic program fees: ISDE generates primary revenue through tuition fees for undergraduate degree programs (combined Grado + Master's), postgraduate master's programs, specialization courses, executive education, and continuing education programs. Programs are offered in multiple formats (on-site, streaming, online, hybrid) with varying fee structures. The institution also collects payments through its secure payment platform (TPV).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ISDE is a private educational institution offering undergraduate combined degrees and postgraduate master's programs in law, international advocacy, business, finance, sports management, and entertainment law, delivered through on-site campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, and New York, as well as online, streaming, and hybrid formats. Programs integrate classroom instruction with mandatory internships at more than 50 partner law firms and academic stays at universities such as Georgetown and NYU. Supporting offerings include an AI-powered admissions chatbot (ISDE IA), the Digital Talent Observatory research initiative, scholarships, and signature events such as the ISDE Sports Convention.

Product overview

ISDE (Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía) is a European educational institution with campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, and New York, offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate double-degree programs and postgraduate master's programs focused on law, business, finance, and sports management. The product portfolio consists primarily of academic degree programs including combined Bachelor's+Master's pathways (such as Law+International Legal Practice, Law+Stock Exchange & International Finance, Law+Sports & Entertainment Law, and Sport Management+Barça Innovation Hub), alongside standalone Master's programs (Master in International Advocacy, Master in Banking Law and Financial Markets with BME, Master in International Tax Advisory, Master in Business Law/Arbitration/ADR, Master in International Law/Foreign Trade/International Relations, Master in Entertainment Law, and Master in Access to the Practice of Law). The institution also provides digital services including ISDE IA (an AI-powered intelligent assistant for prospective students), the Digital Talent Observatory (research initiative on AI and employment), and hosts signature events like the ISDE Sports Convention and ISDE Talks video series. Supporting services include scholarship programs (Major Law Firms Fund, Economist & Jurist Fund, Simmons & Simmons Scholarship), job placement resources, and continuing education through online programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Observatorio del Talento Digital: Digital Talent Observatory - an initiative to analyze digital talent trends and artificial intelligence impact on professions

Products and services

• Master in International Advocacy Postgraduate master's program providing training in international legal practice, combining legal foundations with practical methodology. Directed in Madrid by Tomás Arranz and Pablo Solano and in Barcelona by Juan José Berdullas Pomares; includes an academic stay at Georgetown or NYU.
• Master in Sports Management and Legal Skills with Barça Innovation Hub (Master in Markets, Industry and Sports and Entertainment Law) Postgraduate master's program covering sports administration, football governance, sports law, sports-specific legal regulations, and entertainment law. Co-developed with FC Barcelona's Barça Innovation Hub and includes an academic stay in Switzerland.
• Master in Banking Law and Financial Markets (ISDE-BME) Specialized master's program in banking law and financial markets developed with BME (Bolsas y Mercados Españoles), preparing students for legal practice in financial markets, securities regulation, and banking compliance.
• Master in International Tax Advisory International master's program focused on tax advisory, covering cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and international tax planning strategies.
• Master in Business Law, Arbitration and ADR Postgraduate program focused on business law with specialization in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods for commercial disputes.
• Master in International Law, Foreign Trade and International Relations Master's program covering international law, foreign trade regulations, and international relations, preparing graduates for diplomacy, international organizations, and multinational corporations.
• Master in Access to the Practice of Law

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% employability rate at top firms and law offices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FC Barcelona / Barça Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFC Barcelona collaborates with ISDE on the Master in Sports Management & Legal Skills program, with the Barça Innovation Hub contributing expertise, content, and industry access. The partnership provides students with practical training, networking with sports industry professionals, and direct exposure to one of the world's leading sports organizations.
• LALIGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLALIGA participates in ISDE Sports Convention and provides industry insights and professional engagement opportunities for sports law students. LALIGA is featured in ISDE's sports law curriculum and events.
• NBA (National Basketball Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA participated as a speaker at the VII ISDE Sports Convention (2026), contributing to discussions on global sports law, innovation, and the future of the sports industry.
• NFL (National Football League)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL participated as a speaker at the VII ISDE Sports Convention (2026), contributing to discussions on sports regulation, global expansion, and the business of American football.
• FIBA EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIBA Europe participated as a speaker at the VII ISDE Sports Convention (2026) and is featured in ISDE's sports law curriculum as a reference institution in basketball governance.
• Formula 1majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormula 1 participated as a speaker at the VII ISDE Sports Convention (2026), contributing to discussions on sports innovation, technology, and the business of motorsport.
• Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrid Chamber of Commerce collaborated on the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) and supports ISDE's commitment to business innovation, internationalization, and professional development.
• ICAM (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAM collaborated on the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) and participates in the Course for Access to the Legal Profession, sharing data with the Illustrious Bar Association of Terrassa.
• Ayuntamiento de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrid City Council supported the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) as a civic collaboration partner.
• Comunidad de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government of Madrid supported the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) as a governmental collaboration partner.
• BrosetamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm Broseta collaborated on the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) and provides professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• ECIJAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECIJA collaborated on the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) and CEO Alejandro Touriño appeared on ISDE Talks discussing AI in sports law.
• Fundación SportiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Sportium collaborated on the ISDE Sports Convention (2026) as a sports innovation partner.
• DIGITALENT GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIGITALENT GROUP co-founded the Observatory of Digital Talent with ISDE to analyze trends in digital talent, AI impact on employment, and future skills in law and business. DIGITALENT GROUP also owns and operates the ISDE website and brand. The relationship involves joint research, content creation, and organizational alignment across the educational ecosystem.
• Georgetown UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgetown University serves as an academic partner for international stays within the Master in International Advocacy program, allowing students to study at Georgetown's campus in Washington D.C. as part of their academic residency.
• NYU (New York University)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU serves as an academic partner for international stays within ISDE's Master in International Law programs, allowing students to study at NYU's campus in New York as part of their academic residency.
• Harvard UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarvard University is listed as a partner institution, supporting ISDE's international academic network and providing prestige and knowledge exchange opportunities.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplutense University of Madrid collaborates with ISDE, including recognizing ISDE student Hugo Sánchez-Alcalde with the Extraordinary Award (Premio Extraordinario).
• Universidad de MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Miami is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network, supporting international education and exchange.
• Tecnológico de MonterreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnológico de Monterrey is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network, supporting Latin American academic collaboration.
• Clifford ChancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifford Chance is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• CuatrecasasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuatrecasas is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• Uría MenéndezmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUría Menéndez is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development. Faculty from Uría Menéndez contribute to ISDE's Master in International Advocacy.
• DentonsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDentons is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• Allen & OverymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllen & Overy is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte is a partner firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• EY (Ernst & Young)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY is a partner firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• KPMGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG is a partner firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students. President of KPMG Spain Juanjo Cano has appeared on ISDE Talks.
• Gómez-Acebo PombomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGómez-Acebo Pombo is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• Hogan LovellsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogan Lovells is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development. Faculty from Hogan Lovells contribute to ISDE programs.
• SkaddenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkadden is a partner law firm providing professional internships and participating in collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• Simmons & SimmonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimmons & Simmons awards a 100% scholarship for ISDE's Master's in Access to the Legal Profession, granted based on academic merit and financial need. The scholarship recipient also completes mandatory professional internships at Simmons & Simmons. The firm is an international law firm with global presence in financial law, corporate law, capital markets, regulation, and technology.
• Baker McKenziemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaker McKenzie is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• FreshfieldsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshfields is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• A&O ShearmanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllen & Overy Shearman (merged) is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development. Co-Managing Partner Antonio Vázquez-Guillén appeared on ISDE Talks.
• DLA PipermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLA Piper is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• Herbert Smith FreehillsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerbert Smith Freehills is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• AndersenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndersen is a partner law firm providing professional internships and collaborative program development for ISDE students.
• CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNMC is listed as a partner institution, contributing regulatory expertise to ISDE's competition and market law programs.
• Club EstudiantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Estudiantes S.A.D. collaborates with ISDE for the Executive Master in Sports Law and Management, sharing student data with the club for professional development purposes.
• Pons Escuela de NegociosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPons Escuela de Negocios collaborates with ISDE for the Master in Industrial Property, Intellectual Property, Competition and New Technologies, and the Master in Representation and Management of Artists and Deportistas.
• ISDI – Digitalent Group S.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISDI – Digitalent Group S.L. collaborates with ISDE for the Digital Master Business Administration program, sharing student data for educational purposes and joint program delivery.
• IusportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIusport is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network, contributing sports law expertise to programs.
• CSD (Consejo Superior de Deportes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD (Spain's Higher Council for Sports) is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network.
• Cambridge UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge University is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network.
• Georgetown UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgetown University is listed as a partner institution in ISDE's academic network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IE Law School (IE University): Top-tier Madrid-based private law school offering LLM and master's programs with strong international placement. Competes with ISDE for high-caliber postgraduate law students and shares a similar international-advocacy positioning.
• OBS Business School: Online-focused Spanish business school offering master's in business law, sports management, and finance. Competes with ISDE's online and streaming formats, particularly for working professionals.
• ESERP Business School: Spanish business school with campuses in Madrid and Barcelona offering master's in business law, marketing, and international business. Competes with ISDE for the same postgraduate and international student demographic.
• EAE Business School: Spanish business school with master's programs in business law, finance, and management. Targets similar postgraduate professionals and competes with ISDE on rankings and placement metrics.
• Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF): Long-established Spanish private education group specializing in law, business, and finance master's programs. Competes directly with ISDE on Spanish-language postgraduate offerings in similar subject areas.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja): Online-first Spanish university offering law and business master's at lower price points. Represents the lower-cost alternative competing for the same postgraduate student pool, particularly those prioritizing flexibility over brand prestige.
• IE Business School: Madrid-based global business school offering MBAs and master's with which ISDE's Digital MBA and business law programs compete for the same postgraduate student demographic.
• Centro de Estudios Garrigues: Spain's most established private legal-training institution, founded by Garrigues. Offers master's programs in access to the legal profession and corporate law with strong firm placement — the closest direct competitor to ISDE in the Spanish postgraduate law segment.
• ESADE Law School: Barcelona-based elite law and business school with international LLM programs. Targets the same postgraduate and international legal practice market as ISDE, particularly for students seeking Barcelona exposure and international credentials.

Others

• ISDI (Instituto Superior para el Desarrollo de Internet): Digital business school and ISDE's actual partner for the Digital MBA program. Operates an adjacent ecosystem on digital transformation and shares the Digitalent Group affiliation, making ISDE a partner/co-developer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISDEmasters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@isdeuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/DerechoISDE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isde
• Instagraminstagram.com/isdelawschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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