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Summer School

From the Right to Understand to the Right to Comprehend

Excellence in Legal Communication and Democratic Quality

Learning
Face-to-face
Language
Spanish
Start
15 jun - 26 jun 2026
Credits
6 ECTS

Del Derecho a Entender al Derecho a Comprender

Student's profile

This summer programme positions CUNEF Universidad at the forefront of legal innovation. Driven by the partnership with the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE, for its acronym in Spanish), the course proposes a qualitative breakthrough in the relationship between institutions and citizens.

The core premise of the programme is a key technical and democratic distinction: while the right to understand ensures linguistic access to information, the right to comprehend represents a subsequent, more advanced stage, where citizens go beyond merely decoding a text, and actually grasp the underlying logic, motivation and consequences of the decisions that affect them.

Combining broad outreach with rigorous technical standards, the programme is specifically designed for international students at the intersection of law, communication, political science and technology who are eager to master clear communication, legal design and professional public speaking while enjoying a comprehensive cultural immersion in Madrid.

Learning Outcomes

To establish plain language as a standard for preventive legal certainty, recognising clarity not as a formality but as a fundamental requirement for material validity.
To minimise legal exposure in contracts and technical documents by promoting clear drafting that ensures their effectiveness and validity in judicial settings.
To transform complex communication into a standard of trust, leveraging the academic rigour and linguistic excellence of the CUNEF–RAE alliance.
To align clarity with compliance and ESG standards, establishing a direct link between high-quality communication, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
To optimise client relations by reducing litigation, complaints and operational costs arising from interpretation errors.

This programme, designed for individuals who seek to lead legal innovation in the digital age, explores the legal complexities of artificial intelligence, equipping participants to navigate the challenges that these technologies bring to the legal landscape.

Why choose this programme?

A key competency in today’s legal and business environment

Plain language is no longer just a matter of style; it is an essential requirement for legal certainty and the right to comprehend. You will learn why incomprehensible documents can create significant legal and reputational risks for organisations.

Training with a real impact on strategic sectors

Banking, insurance, energy, technology, consulting or healthcare operate in highly regulated environments where contractual clarity is critical. This course prepares you to add value in these sectors by exploring how linguistic precision mitigates risks and strengthens trust.

A practical approach to risk prevention

You will work on transforming complex documents into clear, effective and legally sound tools, gaining a competitive edge in ESG compliance, risk management and sustainability.

An academic framework of excellence: CUNEF–RAE

Our alliance with the Royal Spanish Academy ensures the highest linguistic and legal standards. We provide an educational experience that merges institutional prestige, career advancement and a strategic approach to legal and business communication.

Fotografía aérea del Campus Almansa de CUNEF Universidad, rodeado de zonas verdes

Methodology

A comprehensive, modern approach that meets the demands of the market

The summer programme “From the Right to Understand to the Right to Comprehend” follows a hybrid model that blends academic rigour with immediate hands-on application through two complementary formats:

Master Sessions: Expert-led theoretical lectures covering the core legal, linguistic, and legal design fundamentals.
Practical Workshops: Writing labs where students take an active role, applying theory to rewrite and simplify real-world documents.

By integrating master sessions with practical workshops, the programme ensures that theoretical knowledge is transformed into real technical expertise, equipping students with actionable tools for their professional practice.

Programme

Week 1: Plain Language

Scope: Writing techniques, legal design and professional public speaking.

SESSION	TOPIC
Session 1	Opening Keynote and Academic Introduction
Session 2	Functional Writing Workshop
Session 3	Legal Design
Session 4	AI-Driven Clarity
Session 5	Plain Language Principles for Professional Public Speaking

Week 1 features an immersive cultural experience in Madrid’s renowned Barrio de las Letras.

Week 2: Legal Implications of the Right to Understand

Scope: understanding as a requirement of legality, transparency and institutional quality.

SESSION	TOPIC
Session 1	Legal Certainty and the Right to Comprehend
Session 2	Principles of Clear Judicial Writing
Session 3	Open Justice and Inclusive Institutional Communication
Session 4	The Right to Comprehend in Regulated Sectors
Session 5	Final Assessment

Week 2 features an institutional visit to the Royal Spanish Academy and a formal closing dinner.

CUNEF Universidad

At CUNEF Universidad, we provide an environment designed to support and encourage learning and professional development, driven by a mission to maximise your talent.

For more than 50 years, CUNEF’s guiding principles have been the specialisation of its academic offering, the excellence of its students, professors and researchers, and its international vision. As we look to the future, CUNEF Universidad remains committed to these core values, driven by: academic rigour, to stand as a benchmark in teaching and research; dedication, to become a driving force for research and innovation; plurality, to integrate different points of view, and encourage transversality and collaboration in decision-making; and equity, to guarantee equal opportunities through a scholarship and financial aid system that enables the institution to shape leaders who translate these values into real-world impact.