Master in Sports Law Applied to Professional Football

MODULE I - INTRODUCTION

A detailed analysis of the main aspects of law related to sport will be carried out so that students can subsequently understand the current legal and social framework in this regard. Likewise, in this first phase we will try to consolidate some fundamental legal concepts and understand the organisation of our industry in the main regions of the world.

MODULE II - LEADING SPORT INSTITUTIONS

We will study both national and international sports institutions, focusing on those organisations that are directly related to the world of football: FIFA, UEFA, EPFL, LaLiga and ECA.

MODULE III - LEGAL ASPECTS APPLIED TO SPORT

We will carefully examine the particularities of each of the main fields of law affecting sport, namely labour law, commercial law, tax law, Audiovisual Media Services regulations, Regulatory Compliance and National and International Federative Regulations and so on, through work sessions and case studies reflecting the real quandaries of this sector.

MODULE IV - CONFLICTS RESOLUTION

We will explain in detail the different mechanisms available for conflict resolution, paying special attention to the preparation of proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Likewise, we will address the different resolutions by this Court that have generated case-law in recent history.

MODULE V - SUPPLEMENTRY REGULATIONS

Regulation of intermediaries, doping, violence prevention or legislation on current betting issues.

MODULE VI - REGULATION OF OTHER SPORTS

Students will learn about the legal aspects that regulate the operation of other sports, which, despite not having the leading role of football, have sufficient business volume to offer new professional opportunities.

MODULE VII - NEW DEVELOPMENT AREAS

We will study in depth the growing areas of sport, such as women's football and eSports. Likewise, we will also conduct teaching sessions to familiarize students with other subjects, which, regardless of their lack of strictly legal content, are fundamental to understand the new perspective of our business: digital strategy, corporate social responsibility or new communication techniques.

MODULE VIII - PRACTICUM

Students will have the opportunity to put into practice all the knowledge acquired during the master's programme by carrying out internships in a Sports Industry Institution or entity.

Students who, due to their professional situation, are unable to carry out these internships, must present an alternative individual work.

MODULE IX - MASTER’S THESIS

Students will have to prepare their Master’s Thesis under the monitoring of their assigned supervisor. The said Thesis shall deal with any matter chosen by the students and approved by the Masters Directors.

Step 1: Requirements

In order to guarantee excellence in training, this masters programme is designed for a maximum of 25 students. Therefore, during the admission process, in addition to the legally established requirements for accessing postgraduate programs, we will evaluate positively those profiles that meet any of the following criteria:

• Graduates in Law.
• Profiles that have obtained other university degrees will be valued, as well as students who are studying the last year of any degree in Law.
• People who want to develop their professional life in the sports industry.
• Professionals who have at least two years of experience in the sector.
• Lawyers who want to know and master the legal peculiarities of sport.
• Professionals who wish to make a change in their careers.

Step 2: Reserve your Place

The admission period to take this Masters Programme starts on November 1^st, 2019.

Step 3: Documents required during the Admission Process

• Application form duly completed and signed by you and stamped by the relevant bank entity, together with the receipt of payment.
• Digitised passport-size photo. Please, save the .jpg file with your full name.
• Two copies of the front and back of your National Identity Card (DNI), if you are a Spanish national, or a copy of your Foreigner Identity Number (NIE), if you are a foreigner residing in Spain, or a copy of your Passport. Submit originals and paper copies before LaLiga Business Schools offices for their comparison, or send a notarized copy by mail.
• Two copies of the front and back of your University Degree. Submit originals and paper copies before LaLiga Business Schools offices for their comparison, or send a notarized copy by mail.
• A copy of your Personal Academic Certificate: Submit original and paper copy before LaLiga Business Schools offices for their comparison, or send a notarized copy by mail.
• All the documentation specified in the 3rd Step must be sent to the following email: business-school@laliga.es

Academic Staff

Mr. Alberto García

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Goalkeeper and Captain

Mr. Álvaro Gil Baquero

Legal Advisor of Club Atlético de Madrid.

Mr. Álvaro Torres

Spain Football CEO in YouFirst Sports

Mr. Antonio Sánchez Pino

Professor of Financial and Tax Law

Mr. Carlos del Campo Colás

Deputy Director of LaLiga.

Mrs. Claudia Sevilla

Digital IP Law Lawyer in EY Abogados

Mrs. Claudia Vargas

Head of Legal & Business Affairs in Altafonte Network

Mrs. Cristina Casas

Partner in Casas Asin Abogados

Mr. Daniel Muñoz Arias

Partner in Muñoz & Arias Sports Lawyers

Mr. David Díaz

Partner in the Sports and Labour Department at Baker & McKenzie.

Mr. Enric Ripoll González

Associated Lawyer specialized in Sports Law Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo Abogados

Ms. Esperanza Bernal-Quirós Gómez

Compliance Officer of LaLiga.

Mr. Florentino Villabona

Integrity & Security Director in LaLiga

Mr. Ignacio Arrola

Marketing Director in Mediapro

Mr. Javier Ferrero

Managing Partner in Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment.

Mr. Javier Rodríguez Ten

PhD in Law, University Specialist in Sports Law.

Mr. Javier Tebas Medrano

President of LaLiga

Mr. Jesús Arroyo

Associate CEO & Sports Legal Adviser Sevilla Fútbol Club

Mr. Jesús Gavilán

President Section 8 Madrid Provincial Court

Mr. Jesús Paniagua

Football Administration Director in Valencia C.F.

Mr. Jordi López Batet

Partner in Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle

Mr. José Luis Abajo "Pirri"

Olympic Medalist and Lecturer

Mr. José Ruiz

Legal Department Director in Real Betis Balompié

Mr. Juan de Dios Crespo Pérez

Sport Lawyer in Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo.

Mr. Juanjo Rovira

MICSports Director

Mr. Julio Senn

Managing Partner in Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment.

Mr. Kepa Larumbe

BDO Abogados sports law area Director & TAS-CAS referee

Mr. Lucas Ferrer

Partner in Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle Abogados & Economistas.

Ms. Maite Nadal Charco

Partner in Laffer Abogados.

Mr. Marcos Motta

Founding Partner in Bichara e Motta Advogados.

Mrs. María Dominguez Rubio

Deputy Head of Players' Status Legal & Compliance Division en FIFA

Ms. María José López Lorenzo

Legal Director of LaLiga.

Mr. Mario Chaparro

Head of Sports Law in LaLiga

Mrs. Marta Alamán

Lawyer and Partner in PwC Tax & Legal Services

Mr. Melcior Soler Sala

Director of the Audiovisual Area of LaLiga.

Mrs. Mila González

Selection Consultant in Hays

Mrs. Nicole Santiago

Lawyer in Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle

Ms. Ornella Desirée Bellia

Head of the Legal Department of the European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL).

Mr. Óscar Mayo

LaLiga International Development Director

Mr. Pedro Malabia Sanchis

Women´s Football Director of LaLiga

Mr. Rodrigo Arias Grillo

Manager of the FIFA Security Division.

Mr. Santiago Nebot

Partner in Nebot & Páez Abogados

Mr. Sergio Friede

Senior Manager, CRM&Customer Activatione in NBA

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Campus

The LaLiga’s new Headquarters.

Activities

• Our students will enjoy a unique experience by gaining first-hand knowledge from LaLiga and its Clubs/ Public Limited Sports Companies.
• Visits to the Football Clubs of LaLiga where Clubs/Public Limited Sports Companies’ professionals will share their know-how with our students.
• In the course of the Master’s programme, our students will try to solve real cases related to the activities developed by LaLiga and/or its Clubs/ Public Limited Sports Companies’ activities.
• Our students will be able to attend any meeting, seminar and internal committees held by LaLiga.
• Attendance, together with a “Football Match Manager”, to official matches in order to get first-hand knowledge of their respective roles and a better understanding of how an event of this nature is usually organised.

Training

• Academic staff composed of professionals of sports industry and employees of LaLiga with a great experience and teaching skills.
• Our students will have access to exclusive contents of LaLiga.
• The Master’s programme is designed, coordinated and directed by the LaLiga professionals.

Internships

• Internships at the LaLiga’s associated Clubs/Public Limited Sports Companies.

Careers Service

• In addition to guaranteeing internships, LaLiga will offer students who successfully complete this Master’s Degree the opportunity to be part of a careers service that promotes contact between the students and the different entities of the Sports Industry.

Associates

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Funding Options

LaLiga Business School has an agreement with Santander Universidades (Banco Santander Group, LaLiga Title Sponsor) through which our students can be selected for Funding and Loan Options.

For more information:

• Banco Santander Office - C/Arturo Soria 187 – 28043 - Madrid
• Email: borja.rincon@gruposantander.es
• Tel: +34 636 353 039

Employability

Entities where our former students work today

Companies where our students carried out their practices

Employment exchange

Además de garantizar prácticas laborales, LaLiga pondrá a disposición del alumno que haya superado satisfactoriamente el Máster, una bolsa de empleo que promueva el contacto entre el alumno y las distintas entidades de la Industria del Deporte.

Multimedia

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