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Sports Law LLM

  • Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
  • Start Date(s): September 2017
  • Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

Sport has become increasingly important as a business and can involve significant financial stakes.  There is a growing demand for appropriately qualified sports law professionals and this course has been designed so that you'll have the knowledge required to enter this exciting area of law.

About LLM Sports Law

The influence of UK, European and international law and regulations in sport is increasing, and this course focuses on the regulation of sport at a UK and EU level. You will explore areas such as Sport, Law and the Human Body and benefit from our considerable expertise in the related areas of Health and Intellectual Property Law.

Why choose LLM Sports Law?

  • Learn about UK, European and international laws and regulations regarding sport, and understand how sport is becoming an increasingly important business.
  • Benefit from our expertise in Sports Law and the complementary areas of Health and Intellectual Property Law.
  • Fulfil the growing demand for appropriately qualified sports lawyers and managers.
  • Full-time and part-time study routes.
  • Attend an International Summer School with the opportunity to explore Law in a European context.
  • Scholarships available.
  • Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards. Email us for details.
  • 98% of our postgraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, postgraduate leavers 2015-16).

British Association For Sport and The Law (BASL) Graduate Bursary Scheme 2017

Please read this BASL document, which contains the latest information about the Bursary Scheme. To apply please complete the BASL Bursary Application Form and return it by email to AGray01@dmu.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday 11 August 2017.

LLM Sports Law Video

Dr Seema Patel talks about the course, providing an overview of sports law, the teaching approach on the LLM, her passion for teaching the LLM Sports Law and the opportunities available for graduates.

What you’ll study

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Manali Kulkarni

Sports Law

While I was studying this course I had the opportunity for a work experience week with UK Sport in their legal department. It was fantastic.

Staff Profiles

Simon Boyes - Senior Lecturer

Nottingham Law School

Simon Boyes is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University and teaches on the postgraduate courses.

Austen Garwood-Gowers - Associate Professor

Nottingham Law School

Austen Garwood-Gowers is an Associate Professor at the Nottingham Law School, NTU and leads the Health Law and Ethics Research Group at NLS.

Janice Denoncourt - Associate Professor

Nottingham Law School

Associate Professor Dr Janice Denoncourt Intellectual Property, Finance and Corporate Governance (2018) Routledge Taylor Francis

Seema Patel - Associate Professor

Nottingham Law School

Dr Seema Patel is a Associate Professor at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University and Gender Discrimination in Sport Expert.

Careers and employability

Your future career

There is growing demand for appropriately qualified sports lawyers and managers and this course will provide the skills needed to pursue these opportunities.

Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.

Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge. 98% of our postgraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, postgraduate leavers 2015-16).

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Practitioners can study individual modules from the LLM programme for CPD awards.

Nottingham Law School offers a suite of practice-based practitioner programmes specifically designed to meet the personal development needs of legal practitioners. We offer courses that qualify for CPD with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, in-house training and bespoke programmes. These courses are highly flexible and can be delivered throughout the year both nationally and internationally.

While this course does not currently offer placements we do encourage our students to pursue placement opportunities.

Find out about the opportunities available through our pro bono and University volunteering schemes.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

  • enhance your communication skills
  • enrich your experience when travelling abroad
  • boost your career prospects.

Find out more about the University Language Programme.

Campus and facilities

How to apply

Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Writing your application

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a personal statement.

Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide. Here you’ll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or support, you can call our Admissions Team on +44 (0)115 848 4200.

Good luck with your application!

Apply directly to the University online using the NTU online application portal.

Apply for your course as early as you can so that you have time to prepare for your studies. If you need a visa to study here you need to plan this into your application.

For a step by step guide on making an application to the University please visit our how to apply page.

For advice on applying for a visa please visit our visa information page.

For advice on how to write a good personal statement please visit our personal statement page.

Postgraduate research

If you’re applying for postgraduate research please visit our Research pages for information about our research areas and how to make your application.

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Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.