The Diploma in Sports Law explores governance and regulation, commercialisation, player rights and more,
Applications are open for the Diploma in Sports Law which commences on Wednesday 23 October.
About the course
This diploma provides participants with an insight into the dynamic area of sports law, both domestically and internationally. Modules will address the practical issues that practitioners from the smallest to the largest firms are called to advise on.
The course begins with a review of the regulation and governance of the sport sector and identifies and discusses the sporting governing bodies. It outlines how to set up a club and reviews the rules which need to be followed.
The course also looks at club membership and the protection of both players and management. The issue of concussion and second impact syndrome has become very topical, and we ask the question: how do clubs protect themselves and their players and members? Additionally, the area of child protection, which is key to ensuring that young people are safeguarded in their participation in sport, is examined.
Modules
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Module 1: Governance and regulation
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Module 2: Commercialisation of sport
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Module 3: Membership
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Module 4: Player rights
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Module 5: Key issues in sport
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Module 6: Anti-doping
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Module 7: Disciplinary procedures
What our past students say
I had considered doing the Diploma in Sports Law for a few years and found the course content was very interesting and the speakers very engaging, so it never felt like a chore. The in-person events were a great opportunity to get to know many of my fellow classmates and make some important new connections. I was delighted I took the diploma and am looking forward to using that new knowledge in practice.
Stefan O'Connor, Partner, Mannion Solicitors
This course is suitable for members working in a sports law setting, or aspiring to do so, professionals with an interest in sports law and those working in national/international sports governing bodies.
More information
For further information, visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact the course leader, Riona Leahy.