About the Courses
The Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Law offered by Leicester De Montfort Law School is a specialized program delivered in London in collaboration with the British Association for Sport and the Law (BASL). This course is tailored for students who aspire to pursue a career in sports law and caters to their specific interests and goals. The curriculum is carefully designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of sports law, addressing various legal aspects related to sports. Through this program, students can gain valuable insights into the legal frameworks governing the sports industry, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate complex legal challenges within this unique field.
The Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Law offered by Leicester De Montfort Law School is a specialized program delivered in London in collaboration with the British Association for Sport and the Law (BASL). This course is tailored for students who aspire to pursue a career in sports law and caters to their specific interests and goals. The curriculum is carefully designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of sports law, addressing various legal aspects related to sports. Through this program, students can gain valuable insights into the legal frameworks governing the sports industry, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate complex legal challenges within this unique field.
Modules
Course modules
To obtain the certificate a student will study:
Foundations of Sports Law and the Sports Regulatory Regime – This module is studied from September to January.
Topics covered:
Sports Governing Bodies
The Sports Disciplinary Process
Foundations of Sport and Ethics: Doping Control
Foundations of Commercial Aspects of Sport: Sports Rights
Competition Act and EU Treaty
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Human Rights Act
Data Protection Regulation
Practice Perspectives on Sports Law – this Module runs from September to April. It is supported by a series of lectures held in London venues (London Lectures) and delivered by leading sports law practitioners. A minimum attendance requirement applies to these events and the module is assessed by coursework.
The London lectures comprise of four principal subject areas:
Section A – Sports Governance
Section B – Commercialisation of Sport
Section C – Integrity in Sport
Section D – Issues for Individual Athletes
One module from the following:
Representing the Athlete/Player
The Sports Participant in the Courts
The module chosen will run from January to June.
If you are enrolled onto the course, you are a De Montfort University student. This means that you will be invited to our Saturday study days (three per year). You will have access for academic purposes to our online databases. You will have ongoing access to the course team who will happily liaise and guide by telephone or electronically. And of course you will have course materials provided by Leicester De Montfort Law School.