Train in the heart of Spain’s Legal Heritage
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid
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Nestled in the Guadarrama Mountains, just 45 kilometers (28 miles) northwest of Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is home to the historic Monastery of San Lorenzo, a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture commissioned by King Philip II and often regarded as one of Europe’s great cultural landmarks.
Originally envisioned as a center for education and learning, the town remains a hub for academic excellence today, hosting the Real Centro Universitario “María Cristina,” professional conference centers, and international educational institutions.
This rich academic tradition makes San Lorenzo de El Escorial a fitting and inspiring setting for Interpreter Translation’s professional training retreat.
Originally envisioned as a center for education and learning, the town remains a hub for academic excellence today, hosting the Real Centro Universitario “María Cristina,” professional conference centers, and international educational institutions.
This rich academic tradition makes San Lorenzo de El Escorial a fitting and inspiring setting for Interpreter Translation’s professional training retreat.
Program Schedule
Spain Retreat 2027
Interpreter Professional Development
May 16 – 22, 2027 | San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid
Structured Learning. Cultural Immersion. Professional Growth.
Spain Retreat 2027 combines advanced legal interpreter training with guided professional visits and meaningful cultural experiences. From university classrooms to courthouse observations and curated excursions, each day blends academic rigor with international immersion.
Spain Retreat 2027 combines advanced legal interpreter training with guided professional visits and meaningful cultural experiences. From university classrooms to courthouse observations and curated excursions, each day blends academic rigor with international immersion.
daily schedule
Sunday
May 16, 2027
Arrival
Retreat Begins: Welcome Lunch at Hotel Florida
Orientation: Salon Felipe II Hotel Florida
Group Walking tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial / FREE TIME / Tour Monastery
Dinner on your own
Breakfast at Hotel Florida
Class: Civil Law vs Common Law: A Comparative Overview / Legal Translation: Formulaic Language for Gender Inclusivity + Sight Translation
Group Tour: Madrid Real Academia de la Jurisprudencia
Free time – Explore Madrid
Dinner at Hotel
Monday
May 17, 2027
Tuesday
May 18, 2027
Breakfast at Hotel Florida
Meet in Hotel Lobby and walk to University
Special Guests – Palabras Mayores
Lunch at Hotel Florida
Class: Organization of the Spanish Court System
Breakfast at Hotel Florida
Group Tour: Madrid Courthouse Visit
FREE TIME - Explore Madrid
Dinner at Hotel Florida or on your own
Wednesday
May 19, 2027
Thursday
May 20, 2027
Breakfast at Hotel Florida
Meet in Hotel Lobby and walk to University
Class: Investigative Phase of Criminal Cases
Special Guest: Detective Luis Muñoz – Madrid National Police – Crime Scene Investigation
Lunch at Hotel Florida
Class: Judge’s Rulings – Group Practice: Sight Translation + Reverse Consecutive
Dinner on your own
Breakfast at Hotel Florida
Group Tour: Segovia + Lunch Meson Jose Maria
Farewell Dinner at Hotel Florida
Friday
May 21, 2027
Saturday
May 22, 2027
DEPARTURE
program includes
• 6-night stay at Hotel Florida
• Two meals per day at Hotel Florida
• 20 hours of intensive interpreter training
• Official “Certificado de Estudios” issued by
Real Centro Universitario “María Cristina”
• Madrid Courthouse Visit
Audiencia Provincial (Criminal Court)
• Full-day Segovia excursion
• Professional tour guide
• 4-course meal at Mesón José María
Reserve Your Place for Spain Retreat 2027
Join an academically recognized interpreter training experience that blends professional excellence with cultural discovery.