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Professional Certificate in International Sports Law & Arbitration

Sports law operates in a unique legal universe. From FIFA transfer disputes to doping sanctions at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), this field demands specialized knowledge that sits at the intersection of contract law, employment regulations, and international arbitration.
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School

School of Sports Business

Program Duration

2 Weeks (3hrs/week)

Delivery Format

Online (with Live Sessions)

Start Date

June 8, 2026

Fee

$300

Certificate

Certificate Upon Completion

About Program

Sports law operates in a unique legal universe. From FIFA transfer disputes to doping sanctions at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), this field demands specialized knowledge that sits at the intersection of contract law, employment regulations, and international arbitration.

This intensive program provides legal professionals, sports administrators, and athlete representatives with a practical foundation in international sports law and dispute resolution. Delivered over two focused online sessions by leading experts in the field, the course moves from the structural foundations of sports governance to the procedural mechanics of sports arbitration.

Learning Objectives

Identify and navigate the institutional hierarchy and regulatory frameworks of international sports governance
Analyze the legal dimensions of athlete transfers, doping violations, and other core sports disputes
Apply fundamental arbitration principles including party autonomy, competence-competence, and public policy in sports contexts
Describe the CAS procedure from initiation through award and post-award challenge
Evaluate the relationship between internal federation tribunals and the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Draft and present basic procedural submissions in a simulated arbitration setting

Program Modules

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from seasoned experts with extensive experience in sports business management and strategy

Professor Emilia Onyema

Arbitrator and academic with extensive experience in International arbitration and African sports law

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf

Leading arbitrator and scholar specializing in international sports arbitration and CAS proceedings.

Career Outcomes

By the end of the Commercial Sports & Arbitration Professional Certificate, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the legal and commercial framework of the global sports industry, including the role of federations, leagues, clubs, and commercial stakeholders.
  • Explain the principles of sports dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and disciplinary proceedings in sport.
  • Identify the jurisdiction and procedures of major sports dispute bodies, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
  • Analyse common commercial and contractual issues in sport, such as athlete agreements, sponsorship deals, and regulatory disputes.
  • Evaluate real-world sports disputes and apply structured legal and commercial reasoning to case scenarios.
  • Develop practical insights into dispute resolution processes used in international sport.
  • Recognise ethical, governance, and integrity issues in sport, including match-fixing, compliance, and regulatory enforcement.