The present work is based on three aspects. Firstly, there was a description of a problem that directly affects the development and progression of competencies required of law students, which turns out to be a weakness in achieving the graduation profile. Secondly, there was an exploration of the didactic option of research-based learning as an alternative to developing skills in law students. Also, it explored the advantages of research-based learning to meet the required competencies of law education. A systematization of the selected information was conducted. Finally, there were a description and presentation of observations extracted from experience. The implementation of this methodology outside of a traditional classroom context involved extracurricular workshops held at the Law School of the Santo Tomas Antofagasta University. Findings suggested that research-based learning as a methodological strategy can be applied in extracurricular contexts with interesting advances that become evident throughout time.