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CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies Master in Sports Law
CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies

CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies

Master in Sports Law

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

LLM

2 years

French

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Sports Law provides a comprehensive understanding of legal issues in the sports industry. This program offers insights into sports regulations, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution. Students engage with real-world scenarios and case studies to develop practical skills. The program typically has a duration of one year and emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including sports management, legal counsel for sports teams, agents, compliance officers, or roles within sports federations. The program prepares students for dynamic roles in the ever-evolving sports landscape.

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Gain advanced legal knowledge in all areas of sports

The Master in Sports Law coordinated by CIES (International Centre for Sport Studies) at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland is an education course which provides students knowledge in every facet and complexity of sports law.

CIES' 1.5-2-year Master in Sports Law is currently offered only in French. It was first created in 2005 with the vision to allow students to complete and further traditional teaching in sports-related legal matters.

This sports law program is designed for students interested in an activity in a law firm specializing in sports law, a national or international organization linked to the world of sport or the organizing committee of a big event.

Students will gain advanced knowledge in all areas of sports which require legal knowledge. They are thus able to understand and solve the increasingly complex problems in the world of modern sports that require specialized training in the field.

The curriculum for this masters in sports law program focuses on:

  • Health law
  • Civil law
  • Economic law

Upon completion of the Masters in Sports Law, graduates are well-prepared to launch a successful career in the field of sport.