Sports Law Graduate Specialization
The Sports Law specialization within the Business Law LLM track at the University of Oregon School of Law is designed for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the business law frameworks that govern modern sport. The program is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to advise clients on a wide range of legal issues that arise in the context of sports law practice.
In this program, students must complete three required courses (Amateur Sports Law, Professional Sports Law, and Writing Colloquium: Sports, totaling 7 credits) and a minimum of 8 credits of sports law-approved courses, such as Sports Licensing, Sports and NIL Transactions, Pathway to Practice in Sports Law, Contract Drafting, In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property, and Negotiations. The remaining 9 credits needed to complete the LLM program can be achieved through any elective courses offered at the law school unless restricted to JD students. International students must complete two required courses (Introduction to American Law & Practice and LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing, 5 credits total) as part of their 9 elective credits.
Admission
Admissions are holistic and conducted by the LLM Advisory Committee upon receipt of all required materials. Once the review is complete, you will be notified of the admissions decision.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability necessary to practice substantive and procedural law and understand the dynamic processes through which law is created, developed, and changed by completing an organized program of courses in a selected specialization.
- Employ sound and articulate legal reasoning to identify, research, and analyze legal problems.
- Communicate effectively with clients, decision-makers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Recognize the responsibility of lawyers to serve as informed and professional leaders.
- Appreciate the critical role that lawyers play in ensuring meaningful access to the legal system, promoting the just application of its laws, and serving their clients and the community.
- Learn how lawyers work together by demonstrating team lawyering skills, managing conflict, and forging relationships.
- Sports Law Specialization-Specific Learning Outcome: Apply advanced legal reasoning and analysis to domestic and international sports law contexts
- Sports Law Specialization-Specific Learning Outcome: Integrate and apply legal, ethical, and regulatory principles to advise sports industry clients and organizations
Graduate Specialization in Sports Law
Courses used to fulfill the requirements must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 695 | Amateur Sports Law | 2 |
| LAW 694 | Professional Sports Law | 3 |
| LAW 739 | Writing Colloquium: [Topic] | 2 |
| Sports Law Approved Courses | 8 | |
| Business Associations | ||
| Advanced Legal Research | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Tax Policy | ||
| Contract Drafting | ||
| Labor Law | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Copyrights | ||
| Patent Law and Policy | ||
| Intellectual Property Licensing | ||
| Federal Income Tax I | ||
| Federal Income Tax II | ||
| Sports Licensing | ||
| Trademark Law | ||
| Arbitration | ||
| Mediation | ||
| International Sports Law I | ||
| Immigration Law and Policy | ||
| Negotiation | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |