Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Masters of Law in Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law - Sports Law in Miami United States | University of Miami
University of Miami
|
Miami United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The sports sector presents intricate challenges, creating rising needs for skilled legal specialists who can navigate diverse practice areas to advocate for clients ranging from elite and recreational athletes to leagues, clubs, facility operators, and sports-related enterprises. While sports law might appear specialized, it encompasses numerous legal disciplines. Practitioners in this field typically need competencies in mediation, contract preparation, and dispute resolution, along with familiarity with multiple legal domains such as: agreements, employment regulations, competition laws, taxation, IP rights, and broadcasting regulations. Additional legal considerations like visa requirements often arise for international players and global sports entities.
This specialized curriculum equips future attorneys to serve professional or collegiate athletes, sporting associations, arena management groups, or commercial entities within the athletics world.
The sporting landscape grows increasingly sophisticated, driving greater requirements for competent legal experts with multifaceted sports law knowledge.
Subjects and instructional programs traditionally associated with show business or creative industries increasingly intersect with athletics - competitors may secure endorsement deals, appear in entertainment productions, or have their images featured in digital games and merchandise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must hold a J.D. degree or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
International lawyers must present evidence of graduation from an international law school: official transcripts from all schools attended and listed on the application for admission, certified, translated copy of the transcripts, and photocopies of diplomas received.
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of not less than 580 on the written, not less than 237 on the computer based or not less than 92 on the internet based TOEFL test is required to be considered for admission. In the alternative, applicants may take the International English Language Test System exam (IELTS), in which event a score of not less than 7 is required.
International lawyers must present evidence of graduation from an international law school: official transcripts from all schools attended and listed on the application for admission, certified, translated copy of the transcripts, and photocopies of diplomas received.
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of not less than 580 on the written, not less than 237 on the computer based or not less than 92 on the internet based TOEFL test is required to be considered for admission. In the alternative, applicants may take the International English Language Test System exam (IELTS), in which event a score of not less than 7 is required.
Tuition
USD
41,580