SELS Madrid on Business Law & AI
ELSA Madrid-UAX is organising its second Summer ELSA Law School, which will take place from 6th to 13th July 2025. This SELS will be held in the city centre of Madrid, the capital of Spain. Keep in mind that summers in Madrid can be quite hot, allowing you to experience the city in all its splendour. In addition, you will enjoy a full week immersed in Spanish culture.
Our SELS offers an incredible opportunity to study and learn about Business Law & AI—one of today’s most trending topics - as the influence of Business Law and Artificial Intelligence continues to grow. The academic programme focuses on understanding how these fields are shaping our world, particularly in the legal sector. Through lectures and institutional visits, participants will significantly enhance their legal knowledge in this area. As the capital, Madrid is home to numerous legal institutions, top law firms, and leading specialists in Business Law & AI, making it the perfect place to deepen your understanding of these subjects.
Beyond the academic aspect, Spain is renowned for its rich culture and history. ELSA Madrid-UAX aims to give you an authentic introduction to life in Spain, specifically in Madrid. Our social programme will be packed with exciting activities to ensure your week in Madrid is truly unforgettable. You will experience Spanish culture through its exquisite gastronomy and visits to some of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks.
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ELSA member from a non-favoured country - 425€
Member of a Partner Organisation - 450€
ELSA Alumni - 450€
Non-member - 500€
Two-way Airport Transfer - 30€
Our main academic partner, the Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio (UAX), as well as the ICAM (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid) will provide you with multiple approaches to Business Law and AI. The academic programme, at an intermediate level, will begin on Monday, July 7th with an introduction to Business Law and Artificial Intelligence, as well as its usefulness for legal knowledge. The academic programme will end on Friday 11th with the awarding of diplomas and the closing ceremony.
The remaining days of the week will be packed with interesting presentations and conferences, such as the digital transformation of Justice or the Protection of Personal Data. We are honored to announce that we have a wide variety of speakers. Our Academic Programme also includes institutional visits to important legal buildings such as the Congress of Deputies and the ICAM (Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid), the most prestigious bar association in Madrid and one of the most important in Spain.
Here you can find a draft of the academic programme of our SELS (subject to change):
- Sunday
- None (arrival)
- Monday
- “AI and Corporate Liability: Legal Challenges in Automated Decision-Making”
- Tuesday
- “Regulating AI in Business: Balancing Innovation and Legal Compliance”
- “Contract Law and Smart Contracts: How AI Is Redefining Agreements”
- “AI and Data Privacy: Navigating Legal Risks for Businesses”
- Wednesday
- Institutional visit: Tribunal Constitucional
- Institutional visit: Palacio de la cibeles
- Thursday
- “Employment Law and AI: The Future of Hiring, Firing, and Workplace Surveillance”
- “Cross-Border Legal Challenges of AI Deployment in Global Businesses”
- Friday
- “Legal Frameworks for AI-Powered Financial Services and Fintech”
- “Liability for AI Errors: Who’s Responsible When Machines Make Mistakes?”
- Saturday
- None
- Sunday
- None (departure)