Three values. A different way of practising law

We are redefining the way we practise law by tackling the challenges of the future, guided by three core principles: be brave, be great, be you.

Our values
Be Brave
Be Great
Be You

What makes us different?

A different way of practising law.

At ECIJA Costa Rica, we believe that excellence in the practice of law is not measured solely by technical rigour. It is demonstrated by a willingness to take on the challenges that others shy away from, by a commitment to making an impact that goes beyond each individual case, and by the integrity of those who practise it. These three principles form the institutional framework by which we guide our decisions, build our teams and assess our performance – both in the eyes of our clients, the legal sector and ourselves.

They are also the reason why ECIJA attracts the most ambitious professionals in the sector, and why they build their most successful careers here.

Our purpose

Rewriting the rules of the legal profession and breaking new ground for everyone.

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Breaking the status quo to raise the profile of the legal profession

ECIJA was born and has grown out of a spirit of rebellion. Questioning the status quo, challenging the way things have always been done, and demonstrating that the legal profession can be practised differently. Better.

Its contribution goes beyond the legal sphere to become a cultural contribution. It involves raising the sector’s standards, innovating in both what is done and how it is done. It involves bringing flexibility to what was once rigid, in order to build a more open, more agile and more human model.

This drive to break the mould is not a one-off attitude; it is a constant. It is what makes ECIJA the benchmark for what the legal profession of the future could look like.

Breaking with the status quo is not about destruction. It is about improvement, evolution and taking the legal profession further.

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Shared vanguard

ECIJA brings cutting-edge solutions to life – solutions that are accessible, practical and tailored to each client’s specific circumstances. Technology is not an end in itself, but a means of anticipating what lies ahead, making sense of complexity and enabling everyone to understand and embrace new developments with ease.

It is this ability to demystify, simplify and make emerging trends accessible that opens up real new possibilities in the sector: new frameworks, new practices, new paths.

ECIJA does not merely operate at the cutting edge of technology —it makes it accessible, human and approachable. That is why the market perceives it as the firm that brings clarity amidst complexity.

Being at the cutting edge is not enough. What sets us apart is making it accessible.

The three values

What defines us in every decision we make.

We challenge the status quo. We take on challenges that others dare not tackle. We are committed to solutions that bring about real change.
At ECIJA Costa Rica, courage is not recklessness: it is the willingness to go where others do not venture. We operate in the new, ambiguous and unprecedented areas that are shaping the transformation of the legal and technological worlds. We do not wait for a debate to be fully established before mastering it: we get involved right from the outset.
Internally, ‘Be Brave’ also means speaking up, making proposals, disagreeing respectfully and seeking new ways of doing things. Here, we value those with disruptive ideas just as much as those who put them into practice.

Working at the frontiers of the law, where the rules are still being written
Proposing creative solutions rather than safe answers
Taking the first step when faced with an unknown challenge
To challenge the status quo with reasoned arguments, without fear

"The industry’s maverick. Always one step ahead, always doing things differently."

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Excellence is not the goal: it is the starting point. We go beyond the brief: we teach, we share, we contribute. We maximise the impact of our work on clients and society.
Expertise at ECIJA Costa Rica combines technical mastery with creativity. Because the most complex problems are not solved by rigour alone: they are solved through legal imagination, technological vision and multidisciplinary thinking.
‘Be Great’ isalso about passing on knowledge: sharing what you know, teaching, and multiplying knowledge. At ECIJA, nobody moves forward alone, and excellence is not kept to oneself: it multiplies when it is shared, when it inspires others, and when it is projected both upwards and outwards.

Ongoing training in the sector’s cutting-edge topics
Genuine cross-level mentoring, in both directions
Technical rigour without losing sight of practical results
Going beyond the brief: anticipating, contributing and adding value

"What we value most is genuine closeness – that ability to understand one another beyond the paperwork, to anticipate our needs and to support us with a sense of trust that is built up day by day"

Client

Each person brings a unique way of thinking and creating. The best solutions are not just right: they are one-of-a-kind. Our authenticity is a competitive advantage.
At ECIJA Costa Rica, diversity isn’t just a slogan: it’s a way of life. People with different backgrounds, different ways of thinking, and profiles that don’t fit the sector’s traditional mould. That diversity is exactly what makes us better.
‘Be You’ also means building a life here: an environment where your professional future is compatible with a fulfilling personal life, where trust and autonomy are the starting point, and where you can grow whilst being yourself.

Flexibility and work-life balance as a way of life, not as an exception
Diversity of profiles, career paths and ways of working
Genuine autonomy and trust as a starting point
Space to be different, and for that to be an asset

"A place around which to build your life plan. With genuine flexibility and the freedom to make mistakes and learn"

Profesional de ECIJA

How they are enhanced

Three values that
reinforce one another

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Be Brave

Be Brave sets high standards. Taking on difficult challenges forces you to give your best.

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Be Great

Be Great builds on excellence to go even further: it combines expertise, creativity and generosity to maximise its impact.

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Be You

Be You turns individual perspectives into a collective strength. Diversity brings out the best.

"We challenge the status quo. We take on challenges that others don’t dare to tackle."

Be Brave

"Excellence is not the goal; it is the starting point. We go beyond what is required."

Be Great

"The best solutions are not only right, they are unique. Our authenticity is a competitive advantage."

Be You

How we experience them

ECIJA strikes a balance between a human approach to relationships, an ambitious drive to move forward and a deep commitment to caring for people.

Relational culture

A warm, natural and informal approach
Diversity in practice, not just in words
Trust and autonomy as a starting point

Performance culture

Meritocracy, hard work and a proactive approach
Innovation as a way of working, not as a department
A focus on real impact, going beyond mere formalities

A culture of care

A humane approach and genuine care for people
Flexibility and a genuine work-life balance, not just on paper
Well-being as an integral part of the model, not as an extra benefit

Our initiatives

Commitments that
are put into action.

ECIJA’s values are not just empty words. Here are some of the specific initiatives through which we put them into practice every day.

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Inclusion

ECIJA is a space where everyone can be exactly who they are. Sexual and gender diversity is not a policy: it is part of our culture. ECIJA Pride works actively to ensure that inclusion is real, visible and sustained over time.

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Genuine equality in the sector

ECIJA by Women brings together professionals from the firm around the world with a clear purpose: to become a driving force for achieving equality in the legal sector. Beyond mere words, we work to transform structures, advance careers and set examples.

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Well-being that fosters talent

The wellbeing of the people at ECIJA is not just an added bonus: it is part of our model. We have initiatives in place to ensure that every professional can give their very best whilst maintaining a genuine sense of balance.

Your development

What you’ll find
at this firm.

An environment where there is scope for initiative, excellence is the shared standard, and every career path can be shaped with genuine autonomy.

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Working at the cutting edge of the sector

The most complex cases, regulatory frameworks still taking shape, unprecedented challenges. At ECIJA, demanding work is the norm, not the exception.

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Responsibility from day one

Genuine trust. Projects with a tangible impact. A model where initiative is recognised and where the best ideas are not determined by seniority.

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Excellence and personal life – you don’t have to choose

Genuine flexibility. Room for error, the freedom to experiment and take risks — judiciously — without fear of reprisals. A model where high performance and well-being go hand in hand.

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A community with a global presence

Madrid, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Bogotá, Lima, Santiago. A firm where knowledge, opportunities and culture flow in all directions.

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Join ECIJA

For those who want to practise law in a different way.

We are looking for professionals with a mind of their own, a drive to make an impact and a commitment to excellence. People who do not seek to fit into a mould, but rather to build something that does not yet exist.

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We care about diversity

In line with our values and with the aim of being a diverse and inclusive firm, we are pleased to present our equality plan.

Equality Plan