Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of September 29, 2026, of the Senate Board, by which legal-political training scholarships related to the official activity of the Senate are announced for the year 2027 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 7, 2026 |
| Entry into force | January 1, 2027 |
| Number of scholarships | 2 scholarships |
| Monthly allocation | €1,300 gross/month |
| Duration | 12 months, renewable for one additional year |
| Application deadline | Until October 29, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Graduates in Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or areas linked to the EU, born after January 1, 2000 |
| Category | Education / Training |
| Year | 2027 |
Two paid positions at the Senate for 2027: that is what the Agreement of September 29, 2026 of the Senate Board announces. The allocation is €1,300 gross monthly for one year, with the possibility of renewal for another fiscal year. For law firms, advisory services and legal departments that have their own junior collaborators or interns, this call is relevant: it can attract junior profiles that would otherwise be available in the market.
The application deadline is very short: closes on October 29, 2026, barely three weeks after publication in the BOE. Anyone who wants to apply—or recommend the call to a collaborator—must act immediately.
What does this regulation establish?
The Senate Board announces two legal-political training scholarships linked to the official activity of the Upper Chamber. Below are all the requirements and conditions of the call:
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Admitted qualifications | Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or areas linked to the EU |
| Nationality | Spanish or from an EU Member State |
| Minimum age | Born after January 1, 2000 |
| English level required | C1 (accredited) |
| Monthly allocation | €1,300 gross |
| Duration | 12 months, renewable for one additional year |
| Social Security Scheme | Registration in the General Scheme (without employment or civil service relationship) |
| Compatibility | Incompatible with any other simultaneous work activity or scholarship |
| Selection system | Competitive merit-based process through scoring |
| Application deadline | Until October 29, 2026 |
| Scholarship start date | January 1, 2027 |
A relevant aspect: although scholarship holders are registered in the General Social Security Scheme, the call makes clear that there is no employment or civil service relationship with the Senate. This has implications regarding labor rights and how experience is counted for future selection processes.
Economic and operational impact
For the scholarship holder, the gross annual remuneration amounts to €15,600 gross (€1,300 × 12 months). In case of renewal, the total accumulated amount can reach €31,200 gross over two years.
The incompatibility with any other simultaneous work activity or scholarship is a determining factor: the selected candidate must renounce any other employment or scholarship in force. For law firms or companies that have these profiles on payroll or in internship programs, the call may mean the temporary loss of a junior collaborator if they decide to apply and are selected.
From the perspective of the legal talent market, the call competes directly with paid internships in the private sector in the segment of recent graduates with a European profile and C1 English level, a profile with high demand in advisory services, international law firms and regulatory compliance departments.
Who does it affect?
- University graduates in Law under 26 years old (born after January 1, 2000) with C1 English level.
- Graduates in Political Sciences with the same age and language profile.
- Graduates in International Relations or in degrees linked to the European Union.
- Spanish or EU citizens (nationals of non-EU third countries are excluded).
- Law firms, advisory services and legal departments that have junior collaborators with this profile: the call may affect their availability if they decide to apply.
- HR and training managers in legal firms or consultancies that manage their own scholarship programs in competition with this public offer.
Practical example
Suppose a legal advisory firm has an intern collaborator: a Law graduate from 2024, born in 2001, with accredited C1 English level and Spanish nationality. This profile meets all the requirements of the Senate scholarship call.
If this collaborator submits their application and is selected, they will receive €1,300 gross monthly for 12 months (with the possibility of renewal to 24 months), will contribute to the General Social Security Scheme and must abandon any other work activity or scholarship, including internships at the advisory firm. The HR manager of the firm should consider this scenario when planning coverage of junior positions for 2027, especially if the application deadline closes on October 29, 2026.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements before October 29, 2026: check qualification, date of birth (after January 1, 2000), Spanish or EU nationality and accreditation of C1 English level.
- Gather merit documentation: selection is made through merit scoring in competitive process, so it is advisable to compile academic record, language certificates, previous experience and any additional valuable merit.
- Evaluate incompatibility: if the candidate has another active job or scholarship, they must assess whether they are willing to renounce them before submitting the application, since the scholarship is incompatible with any simultaneous work activity or scholarship.
- Submit the application within the deadline: the deadline ends on October 29, 2026. There is no extension margin indicated in the call.
- Consult the complete call in the BOE: review the full text at BOE-A-2026-20884 to learn about the application submission procedure, the exact scoring criteria and any additional documentation required.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Senate scholarship holder earn in 2027?
The allocation established in the call is €1,300 gross monthly for 12 months. If the scholarship is renewed for one more year, the total accumulated amount reaches €31,200 gross over two years. The amount is gross: IRPF withholdings and corresponding Social Security contributions will be applied.
What is the deadline to apply for the 2027 Senate scholarships?
The application deadline ends on October 29, 2026. The call was published in the BOE on October 7, 2026, leaving a margin of barely three weeks to prepare and submit the application.
What qualifications give access to the Senate's legal-political scholarships?
The call admits graduates in Law, Political Sciences, International Relations or in degrees linked to the European Union. Additionally, Spanish or EU nationality is required, having been born after January 1, 2000 and accrediting a C1 English level.
Does the Senate scholarship contribute to Social Security?
Yes. Selected scholarship holders are registered in the General Social Security Scheme. However, the call explicitly clarifies that there is no employment or civil service relationship with the Senate, which limits the rights derived from an ordinary employment relationship.
Can the Senate scholarship be combined with another job or scholarship?
No. The scholarship is incompatible with any other simultaneous work activity or scholarship. The selected candidate must renounce any employment or scholarship that was in force at the time of joining.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official sourceNotice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20884
