The Master¿s Thesis may only be defended once all other courses in the Master¿s programme have been successfully completed, with the exception of the curricular internship, which may be undertaken after the defense of the Thesis.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES - Ability to analyse and present facts, both in writing and orally, and to derive legal consequences through reasoning, taking into account the context and the intended audience. - Knowledge, identification, understanding and practical application of the essential principles in the areas covered by the Master¿s programme. - Development of the ability to interpret the legal, organisational and contractual framework that governs and affects professional activities in the fields addressed by the Master¿s programme, and to apply this knowledge in the various contexts in which professional practice may take place. - Acquisition of the capacity to identify situations in which individuals¿ rights may be at stake within the sectors covered by the Master¿s programme. - Ability to analyse, plan, assess and manage the risks arising from non-compliance with the applicable legal framework in the relevant subject areas. - Identification of conflicts of interest and knowledge of techniques for their resolution in the fields of the Master¿s programme, ensuring, in all cases, the preservation of professional secrecy and confidentiality. - Proficiency in identifying and using means of evidence, mastering the techniques specific to each, in order to establish facts, and the ability to assess the available materials in the relevant fields in order to initiate administrative or judicial proceedings. - Knowledge and ability to advocate for the rights of service providers in the subject areas of the Master¿s programme before the competent public authorities and within judicial settings. - Development of the skills and abilities necessary to select the appropriate strategy for the protection of individual rights within the scope of the Master¿s programme. - Critical analysis skills for the interpretation and, where appropriate, application of legal texts relevant to the subject areas of the Master¿s programme. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - Ability to identify and determine the legal implications of specific issues within the fields covered by the Master¿s programme. - Training to identify the applicable legal framework in addressing legal problems in the subject areas of the Master¿s programme, and the ability to systematise and determine the applicable legal regime. - Skill in locating and identifying relevant judicial and administrative precedents that may serve to resolve specific cases within the scope of the programme. - Mastery of tools and methods for compiling bibliographic and general information on specific problems related to the programme¿s subject areas. - Proficiency in drafting legal reports and professional or official documents. - Rhetorical skills for presenting information and legal reasoning in the resolution of specific legal issues within the subject areas of the Master¿s programme.

The purpose of the Master¿s Thesis (TFM) is to enable students to experience and apply real-world professional methods and working practices relevant to their future careers. The TFM is a compulsory requirement for obtaining the Official Master¿s Degree and must be completed individually, in accordance with the provisions set out in the Regulatory Framework for the Organisation of University Master¿s Theses, appended at the end of this document (Guidelines for the Organisation and Assessment of Final Degree Projects, approved by the Governing Council in its session of 14 November 2019, BOEL of 5 December 2019). The development of the TFM will follow the phases outlined below: Phase 1: Topic Assignment The topic will be assigned to each student in accordance with the established procedures of the Master¿s programme. Phase 2: Meeting with the Assigned Supervisor Each student will hold an initial meeting with their assigned supervisor to receive guidance on the approach, clarify any doubts, and receive support for the development of their thesis. These meetings will take place according to the supervisor¿s availability. Phase 3: Submission of the First Progress Report This report must be submitted via Aula Global and must include, at a minimum: ¿ an introduction with a clearly defined scope of the thesis; ¿ a provisional table of contents; and ¿ a preliminary bibliography and list of documents identified at that stage. The report must also be sent to the supervisor and should preferably have their prior approval. Phase 4: Submission of the Second Progress Report This report must be submitted under the same conditions as the first. However, it must now include: ¿ a detailed description of the object of the study; ¿ a developed table of contents; and ¿ a comprehensive and finalised bibliography. Phase 5: Submission of the Final Thesis Once the supervisor has approved the final version, the student must submit the TFM to the Master¿s Secretariat. The supervisor shall confirm approval by submitting a report to the Master¿s Programme Director, including an indicative grade (on a scale from 0 to 10) assessing the quality of the work, tutorial attendance, organisational skills, and other relevant aspects. The TFM must be submitted through the SIGMA platform and will be subject to a plagiarism and AI use check via Turnitin. Phase 6: Oral Presentation and Defense Students must present and defend their thesis before an Examination Board appointed for this purpose. The Board will be responsible for evaluating and grading the thesis. Phase 7: September Submission (Second Call) Students who choose not to submit their TFM during the July call may do so in September. Submission conditions remain the same, and deadlines must be respected. In any case, students must complete the appropriate request form, which will be provided by the Master¿s Secretariat (mtelein@postgrado.uc3m.es) in order to register for the second call.

TOPIC ASSIGNMENT AND SELECTION The purpose of the Master¿s Thesis is to assess students¿ ability to identify, formulate, and correctly resolve specific legal problems related to the subjects covered in the Master¿s programme. Accordingly, the thesis must adopt a practical approach, such as the preparation of a legal report, legal opinion, or similar professional document, in which various issues are raised and resolved from a legal standpoint. The work must avoid purely theoretical, abstract, or overly general topics that may lead to a mere compilation of third-party opinions and sources or to abstract digressions removed from real-world application. The objective is for students to acquire and demonstrate the skills required to resolve practical issues they may encounter in their professional careers. The Master¿s Programme Directorate will assign each student a practical topic to be developed. In principle, changes to the assigned topic will not be permitted, although a change may be considered if duly justified and expressly approved by the Programme Directorate. Students who have been authorised to change their thesis topic must inform the Master¿s Secretariat so that the corresponding records and title are updated accordingly. ¿ SUPERVISOR AND AUTHORSHIP RESPONSIBILITY The Master¿s Thesis must be completed individually under the supervision of an appointed tutor, who will provide guidance and support throughout the process. It is the student¿s responsibility to contact the tutor and request the assistance deemed necessary. The tutor will oversee the development of the work and submit an evaluation report on the final version. All theses must be entirely original. Proper citation of sources is required, and transcriptions must be avoided; if included, they must be clearly indicated with quotation marks and italics. Plagiarism or obstruction of any investigation into potential plagiarism will result in a failing grade (0) and the case will be referred to the appropriate authorities for possible disciplinary proceedings, without prejudice to any civil liabilities that may arise. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence systems (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) is permitted only under the general conditions established by the university, which can be consulted on the university library¿s website: https://uc3m.libguides.com/TFM/IAGenerativa If AI tools are used, the thesis must include as an annex a duly completed Declaration of Generative AI Use, available here: http://uc3m.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=35415901 All content generated by AI systems must be explicitly and clearly cited, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the library. Failure to include the declaration or submitting a false declaration will result in a failing grade (0) and may lead to disciplinary proceedings and other liabilities. Students are not permitted to submit the thesis to Turnitin on their own, as this would hinder proper verification of originality. If the thesis is submitted by the student to Turnitin and this is detected upon activation of the anti-plagiarism system, a new version of the thesis must be submitted.